Psychological Safety in the Workplace: The Foundation for Well-Being

Speaker: Dr. Misty Resendez Woods

Dr. Misty Resendez Woods is a Senior Consultant with InvigorateHR, leveraging over 20 years of experience in leadership development, organizational performance, and inclusive workplace strategies. She specializes in equipping leaders with practical tools to foster diversity, drive employee engagement, and lead organizational change. An award-winning educator, Dr. Resendez Woods was named the 2022 Indiana Latino Educator of the Year and is a highly sought-after speaker at national and international conferences.

Her engaging presentations focus on topics such as inclusive leadership, workforce resilience, and navigating multi-generational teams. With a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and certifications in intercultural and organizational culture assessment, Dr. Resendez Woods blends academic expertise with real-world application. Her insights empower HR professionals to create thriving workplace cultures, making her a dynamic addition to any conference lineup focused on leadership and workplace transformation.

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Description: 

Psychological Safety in the Workplace: The Foundation for Well-Being

Learn how to build and maintain an environment where employees feel sage to express themselves, take risks, and share ideas without fear of retribution. The session highlights actionable strategies to enhance workplace trust, Improve team dynamics, and boost overall employee well-being.

Learning Objectives: 

-Define psychological safety and explain its impact on employee engagement, innovation, and organizational performance.

-Identify key behaviors and leadership strategies that foster a culture of trust, open communication, and risk-taking without fear of retribution

-Apply actionable techniques to build and sustain team dynamics that support psychological safety and promote overall employee well-being.

11:15 am - 11:45 am: Registration, Networking, & Lunch
11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Business Meeting Update
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm: Presentation

Registration Deadline: Due to venue catering requirements, registration for in-person attendance closes 7 days prior to the event date. Virtual participation registration closes the day before the event.

Location: Mane on Main, 201 E Main St #1500, Lexington, KY 40507 (Validated parking is reserved in the Chase Tower Parking Garage) Mane on Main Parking Map. Details for virtual attendance will be sent to all attendees prior to the meeting, up to 24 hours in advance. 

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BGSHRM strives to provide quality events that are educational in content and rich in networking opportunities. We place emphasis on the humans in Human Resources and value the shared experience of our peers and comrades who are working to create safe and productive environments for their employees. We have designed chapter meeting fees to be as low as possible. 

Because of rising costs in our community, your regular member registration fee covers the program related expenses and is not a fundraiser for the chapter.  As such, all payments for registration to BGSHRM events are non-refundable. View full Transfer and Refund Policy.