Is your workplace truly psychologically safe? Or is it just another corporate buzzword?

In this episode of Growth Hacking Culture, we dive into the reality of psychological safety in the workplace with Nogol Madani, an expert in leadership development and organizational culture. Despite companies claiming to prioritize psychological safety, research shows most employees don’t feel it—and that disconnect is costing organizations innovation, trust, and performance.

Nogol breaks down why most companies fail at creating genuine psychological safety and provides a real, actionable framework to implement it effectively—without the corporate fluff.

✔ Why 75% of executives claim psychological safety matters, but only 25% of employees feel it
✔ The real cost of a psychologically unsafe workplace—turnover, mistakes, and stagnation
✔ Why superficial solutions like workshops & trust exercises don’t work
✔ How power imbalances & cultural friction destroy workplace trust
✔ Practical, research-backed strategies to create real psychological safety
✔ How to get leadership buy-in and make psychological safety a core part of your company’s culture

Nogol Madani is an expert in organizational culture, leadership development, and team dynamics. With years of experience coaching companies on how to implement psychological safety that actually works, she helps leaders foster high-trust, high-performance environments that drive business success. She is the founder and CEO of Glee Factor, a company dedicated to enhancing team dynamics through psychological safety and experiential learning.

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