Creating Psychological Safety in the Salon

In today's episode, we'll be delving into a critical topic that affects all of us in the salon industry—creating psychological safety. Our guest, Stephanie, has a wealth of knowledge and experience in transforming salon cultures to be more nurturing and empowering. Stay tuned for insights that can truly elevate your salon game.   Episode Highlights: 1. Introduction to Stephanie's Journey Join me as I chat with Stephanie, who has journeyed through the salon industry and now helps us navigate its complexities. We'll explore the challenges and toxic behaviors that can plague salon cultures and how Stephanie's mission began. 2. The Drive for Change in the Salon Industry Stephanie reveals her motivation to assist salon owners in aligning their values with their salon culture. Many salon owners start with a commitment to do things differently—let's find out how. 3. Understanding Psychological Safety in Salons What exactly is psychological safety? Stephanie breaks it down and shows us how it applies uniquely to salons. We'll learn about the 13 aspects of psychological safety and why they matter in our industry. 4. Adapting Psychological Safety for Salons Stephanie shares her practical approach to making psychological safety accessible to salons and small businesses. Discover the emotional side of the salon industry and why addressing it is paramount. 5. The Impact of Client Relationships Hairstylists invest emotional energy in their client relationships—Stephanie and I discuss the implications. How can these relationships lead to compassion fatigue and burnout? Find out here. 6. Decision Fatigue and Self-Care for Hairstylists Stephanie explores the concept of decision fatigue and its effects on mental well-being in our profession. We'll also dive into intentional scheduling and essential self-care practices for hairstylists. 7. Taking Personal Accountability for Change We discuss the power of personal accountability in improving mental health and transforming salon culture. Learn how positive changes can create a ripple effect in your salon. 8. The Role of Resilience Stephanie emphasizes how building resilience is a key component of psychological safety. Discover how resilience contributes to personal and professional growth. 9. Creating a Positive Salon Culture Stephanie shares her mission to empower individuals within the salon industry to be catalysts for positive change. Remember, change starts with each person, leading to a ripple effect of transformation. Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @PsychologicallySafeSteph Visit her website: Wave Society Stephanie's passion for improving salon culture and promoting psychological safety shines through in this enlightening conversation. Her insights remind us that positive change begins with personal accountability and a commitment to fostering a safe and nurturing environment, not only in salons but in all aspects of our hairstyling journey. Thank you for joining us on this episode of Hairstylist Rising.