# The Door Was Open, But the Space Wasn’t: Psychological Safety, Speaking Up & Safety Leadership

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Podcast: [🎙️ The Safety Edge Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-safety-edge-podcast-7643857)
Published: 2026-02-07T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

When leaders appear approachable but fail to create real space, silence can replace trust. In this episode of The Safety Edge Podcast , Charles Sampson explores psychological safety, speaking up at work, and safety leadership , showing how to build trust, dialogue, and engagement in high-risk workplaces.

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