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Why Safety Is About People First: James Laughlin on Emotional & Psychological Safety.

Safety is empathy.

In this episode of Backstage with the Speakers, we hear from James Laughlin — Leadership Expert, Executive Coach, #1 best-selling author, and seven-time world champion musician.

James shares why emotional and psychological safety are just as vital as physical safety — and why clarity is the key to creating influence and impact.

He offers practical guidance for anyone wanting to make a bigger impact in their organisation:

  • Get radically clear on the problem you see
  • Know your unique perspective
  • Bring multiple solutions
  • Influence through clarity

A motivating and people-centred conversation from one of New Zealand’s top leadership voices.

This video is part of our Safety Summit 2025 – Backstage with the Speakers Series.

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