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safety leadership
leading safety through influence rather than authority
Built specifically for foremen, supervisors and operational leaders in high-risk environments, this safety leadership masterclass will transform how leaders communicate, influence and intervene - with practical, skill-based learning that has immediate impact at the workplace.
Course Description
Creating a safe workplace isn’t just about systems, procedures, or documents — it’s about people. Most incidents don’t occur because someone didn’t know a rule; they happen because of pressure, assumptions, habits, communication gaps, and leadership behaviours in real time.
There is one thing great leaders all have in common: they show up in a way that influences their team, shapes culture, and drives safer outcomes every day.
This safety leadership communication masterclass is facilitated by accredited ICF Coaches with years of experience coaching senior and frontline leaders in communication, culture and influence. Together, we build transformational leaders who can influence safety through the way they show up, connect, and communicate every day.
Key Facts
Inchbraoch House,
South Quay, Ferryden,
Montrose,
DD10 9SL
5 - 12 Participants per course
Certificate provided on course completion
£1195 inc. VAT
Suitable for Operational Leaders from Forement to Senior Leaders
What's Included
Every participant receives a professionally developed workbook and course notes containing practical tools, exercises, templates, and reference materials to support learning during the course and application back in the workplace.
What to expect
leadership + Culture
Learn how leadership style shapes safety culture and how to move from compliance-driven supervision to commitment-driven leadership.
Topics:
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Safety culture maturity and leadership impact
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Coaching vs directing leadership styles
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Psychological safety and speak-up culture
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Active listening and effective dialogue
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The GROW coaching model
safety leadership communication
Develop the skills and tools to inspire behaviour, challenge risk constructively, and create lasting safety improvements through everyday interactions.
Topics:
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The Safety Conversation framework
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Safety Leadership Walks
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Difficult conversations and coaching language
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Human factors and risk perception
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Transactional Analysis and behavioural states
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Just Culture and fair accountability
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ABC Behaviour Analysis
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Personal action planning and workplace application
on completion:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
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Lead higher-quality safety conversations that drive ownership and accountability.
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Communicate risk in a way that people understand, relate to and act on.
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Increase engagement during daily briefs and site interactions.
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Recognise and respond to human factors and behavioural drift.
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Create a culture where people feel confident to speak up and challenge safely.
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Adapt communication style to influence different personalities and situations.
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Move from enforcing compliance to building commitment and trust
Beyond the workshop
1:1 Coaching Sessions
For those who want to accelerate their development beyond the workshop, optional one-to-one coaching provides personalised support to help embed new communication behaviours, overcome specific workplace challenges, and build confidence in applying the techniques in real-world situations.
Coaching sessions focus on the delegate's individual context, ensuring learning translates into measurable improvements in leadership impact, safety conversations, and workforce engagement.
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Sessions can be bought in blocks of 3 or 6.
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Each session lasts one hour with a dedicated Coach
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Sessions take place via Teams
why ethos?
Why it works
Realistic Practice Under Pressure (Professional Actor)
Delegates don’t practise on each other — they practise on a trained business actor who responds in real time with resistance, emotion and unpredictability.
This creates:
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Safe exposure to difficult, high-stakes leadership moments.
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Honest reflection on default behaviours under pressure.
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Rapid development of composure, listening and communication skills.
It’s the closest thing to the real world — without the real-world consequences.
Behaviour Change, Not Knowledge Transfer
This programme focuses on what leaders do, not just what they know.
Delegates will:
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Practise coaching-style leadership conversations.
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Learn to pause, regulate and respond — rather than react.
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Shift from directive leadership → influential, awareness-led leadership.
Immediate Application On-Site
Everything taught is designed to be used straight away.
Delegates leave with:
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A clear personal leadership habit designed for their context.
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Practical frameworks for listening, empathy, and courageous communication.
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Increased awareness of how their behaviour shapes team culture and safety.
what makes our approach different?
more than just knowledge
We focus on how people think, communicate, and influence — not just what they know.
local insight, Global experience
Combining deep local understanding with global experience, we apply proven practices in ways that fit how work actually happens on your sites.
emotional engagement
People change when learning connects to what matters. We engage both head and heart to create lasting impact.
Experiential and immersive learning
Participants don’t sit and listen. They practise, reflect, receive feedback, and apply skills in realistic situations.
On-site
Coaching
Development doesn’t stop at the workshop. We support personnel in real operational environments, helping them apply skills immediately.
Support that
lasts
Flexible follow-ups and e-learning maintain momentum and lock in real change.
300+
Operational Leaders
have graduated
>93%
Gave the facilitator the highest ranking for effectiveness.
>87%
Rated the workshop full marks for meeting expectations