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Unpicking the Links Between Psychological and Physical Safety

Empowering Autonomy: The Key to Successful Change

In this article featured in this month’s Personnel Today, we explore the links between psychological and physical safety in the workplace. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & WELLBEING – WORKPLACE WELLBEING NEWS & GUIDANCE FROM PERSONNEL TODAY It is well recognised that feeling supported and safe psychologically can enhance individual and team performance in the workplace. But it […]

Building a Fearless Organisation for High Performance and Wellbeing

People drive performance but we often forget the human element in business. Here Minerva’s Jennie Flower considers the role of psychological safety in taking care of the humans who sit at the heart of our organisations and how that contributes to improved performance and wellbeing. So how exactly does psychological safety contribute to high performance […]

Measuring the X-Factor: Psychological Safety Assessment is Key to Leadership’s Return

In this guest blog, Mike Taylor, co-founder of our coaching and consulting partners; Accelerating Experience, explores how Covid has accelerated the need for psychological safety assessment in measuring leadership effectiveness and employee wellness in line with organisational KPIs. Within the context of a global pandemic, it can be argued that never has the need for […]

How Measuring Psychological Safety Enables a Proactive Approach to Employee Mental Wellbeing

Stay Well Webinar

In this blog, written to coincide with World Mental Health Day, Helen Stephens reflects on 2020 and explores how measuring psychological safety enables a proactive approach to employee mental wellbeing. Psychological safety is a lead indicator for employee mental wellbeing. Having the tools available for measuring psychological safety across a team or an organisation provides […]

Effective Communication During Lockdown

Empathy, connection and understanding are needed more than ever for effective communication during lockdown, particularly when communicating in a virtual world. Minerva’s Deborah Hulme, shares her thoughts in this guest blog written for our partners The Sequel Group. This challenging time continues to throw up many questions for communicators as we explore the effectiveness of […]

Sandra Lowman-Simpson

Human-centred Communication & Workplace Experience Specialist

Sandra is a seasoned and trusted communications specialist. Through tailored solutions, she champions inclusive communication that empowers individuals at every level of an organisation. She is a Fellow with the Institute of Internal Communications and a member of its South Network Committee. She is also qualified in performance coaching.

Marina Dieck

Executive Coach + Mentor

Marina incorporates a unique blend of consultative coaching and neuroscience in her work with clients and organisations. A Master Global Coach – she enjoys supporting executives in their journey to be more inspired, courageous, and conscious leaders so they can make a greater difference with their teams and in their organisation.

Ian Hunt

Business Transformation Expert – People, Process and Technology

Ian is a Business Transformation Specialist and Executive Coach with over twenty years of international experience working with global companies and government.  With a solid background in Psychology and Anthropology, accompanied by skills and methods in analysing and aligning complex organisations, Ian brings more than three decades of experience in working at the forefront of co-design. 

Karen Evans

Financial Controller

Karen is the financial backbone of Minerva Inspires, overseeing all invoicing and financial management with precision and care. Her dedicated and efficient service supports our team, suppliers, and clients, ensuring smooth operations and financial clarity.

Lesley McBride

Change Communications & Engagement

Lesley McBride is a Fellow of the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) and an active member of the Association of Business Mentors. With over two decades of experience, Lesley is a trusted specialist in change communications and engagement.

Deborah Hulme

Behavioural Change Expert | Human-Centred Transformation Specialist

Deborah brings unparalleled expertise in navigating change and ambiguity, leveraging the latest neuroscience insights to shape dynamic, brain-friendly learning experiences.