The HR Dialogues
Yesterday’s HR playbooks don’t work. Let’s talk about it.
Welcome to HR Dialogues, the show where HR leaders discuss the obstacles and opportunities facing people professionals today.
Tune in to hear from HR leaders and innovators sharing insights on HR from the front lines. From business impact to HR capabilities, you will get an inside view on the topics that need to be on your radar as an HR leader.
Hosted by Dr. Dieter Veldsman, Chief HR Scientist at AIHR and ex-CHRO.
The HR Dialogues
#39 | Psychological Safety: What It Really Means for HR and Leadership
What does psychological safety really look like in today’s dynamic workplace? And how can HR play a role in shaping cultures where trust, authenticity, and feedback thrive?
Welcome to The HR Dialogues with Dr. Dieter Veldsman! Join AIHR’s Chief HR Scientist as he sits down with Michelle Fields, former VP of HR at AIHR, to unpack the complexities and realities of psychological safety across modern organizations.
In this episode, Dieter and Michelle explore how psychological safety impacts team dynamics, HR’s role in enabling versus owning it, and how leaders can intentionally build cultures where people can show up as their true selves—even in high-performance, hybrid, or AI-driven environments.
Michelle brings nearly 15 years of cross-industry HR experience, spanning construction, publishing, advertising, and digital innovation. Her insights blend strategic thinking with human-first leadership, making this conversation both practical and powerful.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Defining psychological safety and what it actually looks like in today’s - workplace
- Unpacking HR’s role in enabling trust without overstepping boundaries
- Exploring how leaders can build safety into even the most high-paced work environments
Ready for the full experience? Watch the episode in video format.
Rate, review & follow on your favorite podcast platform.
If you've enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our show. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode and any topics you'd like us to cover next.
If you haven't done so yet, subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode!