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The Safety Guru

Eric Michrowski
Safety Culture
Safety
Leadership
Human Factors
Workplace Safety
Neuroscience
Ergonomics
Sleep
Just Culture
Propolo Consulting
Habitsafe
Aviation
Mental Health
Offshore Wind Industry
Risk Management
Boeing
Mental Health In the Workplace
Energized Approach
Hydrogen Sulphide
Toxicity In the Organization

Real leaders leave a legacy. They capture the hearts and minds of their teams. Their origin story puts the safety and wellbeing of their people first. Great companies ubiquitously have safe yet productive operations. For those companies, Safety is an investment, not a cost for the C-Suite. It’s a real topic of daily focus. The SAFETY GURU with host Eric Michrowski, a globally recognized Ops & Safe... more

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In this week’s episode of The Safety Guru, we’re joined by Dr. Era Poddar, who shares her extensive expertise in ergonomics and human factors to explore what these principles are, why they matter, and how organizations can proactively integrate them ... more

Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Nicholas Weatherly, CEO of Deliberate Coaching International and a seasoned expert in applying the science of behavior to safety, leadership, and performance systems. In this episode, Dr. Nic explores th... more

Join us for this thought-provoking conversation with Craig Clapper, a seasoned systems engineer and founder of Reliability 4 Life, as he explores what it truly means to make systems more resilient. Craig explains why human error is an inevitable part... more

This week on The Safety Guru, we welcome back returning guest Cristian Sylvestre as he takes a deeper dive into the neuroscience of safety and shares how applying neuroscience insights to daily operations can help build safer, more mindful workplaces... more

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Era Poddar
PhD in industrial ergonomics, MBA, adjunct professor at University of British Columbia
Argo Era / argoera.com
Episode: Episode 160 - Ergonomics Meets Human Factors: Building Safer, Smarter Workplaces with Dr. Era Poddar
Nic Weatherly
CEO of Deliberate Coaching International; professor at Endicott College
Deliberate Coaching International; Endicott College
Episode: Episode 159 - The Power of Coaching: Building Safety Habits That Create Lasting Impact with Dr. Nicholas Weatherly
Craig Clapper
Founder of Reliability 4 Life, systems engineer
Reliability 4 Life (R4L)
Episode: Episode 158 - Making Systems More Resilient: Elevating Situational Awareness and Critical Thinking with Craig Clapper
Cristian Sylvestre
Safety expert with a background in science and engineering
Habitsafe (Australia)
Episode: Episode 157 - The Neuroscience of Safety: Building a Second Line of Defense with Cristian Sylvestre
Lianne Lefsrud
Professor and risk, innovation and sustainability chair at the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: Episode 156 - Safety Through Design: Preventing Incidents with Proactive Hazard Elimination with Dr. Lianne Lefsrud
Paul Davison
CEO and founder of PPWD, a human performance organization
PPWD
Episode: Episode 155 - Driving Safety Transformation Through Human-Centered Design with Paul Davison
Keita Franklin
Author and safety/public health expert
Episode: Episode 154 - Small Acts, Big Impact: Elevating Safety and Mental Health with Dr. Keita Franklin
Lee Ellis
Offshore maritime professional who experienced an on-site explosion and shared learnings
Proud2BSafe (PTBS)
Episode: Episode 153 - Prepare for the Unexpected: Leadership and Safety Lessons from an Offshore Explosion with Lee Ellis
Dr. Kevin Kelloway
University research professor with Saint Mary's; CN Center of Occupational Health and Safety
Saint Mary's University; CN Center for Occupational Health and Safety
Episode: Episode 152 - REDI for Work: A Simple Framework to Start the Right Conversations Before Risk Is Introduced with Dr. E. Kevin Kelloway

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Eric Michrowski
Host of The Safety Guru, Propolo Consulting sponsor mentions, and leader in safety leadership discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Stimulating mix!

    Eric is a skilled and knowledgeable interviewer, who selects thought-provoking, practical information and strategies from a wide range of professionals. I’ve both been interviewed by him - and thoroughly enjoyed the experience - and have listened to many of his podcasts. Stimulating!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoFrPa
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Conversations

    Excellent to have a wide range of interesting conversations from different fields relating to safe and successful outcomes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alm0
    Canadaa year ago
  • The ‘Guru’ legacy

    It was a complete privilege to work recently with Eric and his team at Propulo Consulting. Professional and highly competent throughout, the message is gaining traction continuously. My personal thanks to you all at Propulo for offering me the opportunity to contribute to your mission. Ian H.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PlaneTalks.com
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A Powerful Start To The Year: Unlocking Your Emotional Connection To Safety with Ken and Theo

    Eric is such a pro. He could always be a late night FM Radio DJ when he retires.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Transfoorm
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great content

    Just listened to your episode with Dan Radecki about the Neuroscience of Safety Leadership and thought it was brilliant! Thanks for this great podcast Eric and team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mr2202
    Australia2 years ago

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The host is praised for preparation, depth, and the ability to translate complex safety concepts into actionable steps.

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Episode 160 - Ergonomics Meets Human Factors: Building Safer, Smarter Workplaces with Dr. Era Poddar
Q: Tell me a little about how you got started in ergonomics and what drew you to safety.
Era describes discovering ergonomics during her master's in human physiology with a specialization in ergonomics, followed by design projects, teaching, international exposure (Middle East, Nepal), and eventually establishing a practice that blends education with practical industry applications.
Episode 159 - The Power of Coaching: Building Safety Habits That Create Lasting Impact with Dr. Nicholas Weatherly
Q: How do you develop leaders into effective coaches within an organization?
We start by identifying practical, high-impact behaviors, implement quick wins to build momentum, and then scale with ongoing, structured interactions that focus on successful conversations, not tick-list checkboxes.
Episode 159 - The Power of Coaching: Building Safety Habits That Create Lasting Impact with Dr. Nicholas Weatherly
Q: What is coaching, and how does your approach differ from traditional coaching or performance management?
Our coaching is behavior-based and designed to build habits, not punish failure. It emphasizes personalized, on-the-ground support, frequent brief check-ins, and helping leaders and workers identify and remove barriers so safer choices become the default.
Episode 135 - A Survivor's Journey: Safety Lessons from the Miracle on the Hudson with Dave Sanderson
Q: What was the key leadership lesson you took away from the Miracle on the Hudson?
Lead with certainty, provide clear direction, and maintain a game plan even when circumstances are chaotic; the leader who communicates succinctly and ensures others feel confident is the one who guides people to safety.
Episode 135 - A Survivor's Journey: Safety Lessons from the Miracle on the Hudson with Dave Sanderson
Q: Tell me about your background and what led you to be on that flight.
I had a long background in sales and security, and I ended up on Flight 1549 somewhat by chance after adjusting plans; the real takeaway was how preparation and leadership under pressure shaped the outcome.

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This show centers on how leaders can build safer, high-performing organizations by putting people first. Across episodes, guests share frameworks and real-world tactics for improving safety culture, psychological safety, fatigue management, crisis response, and leadership behavior. The conversations emphasize practical leadership actions, ongoing learning, and measurable safety outcomes, often with a strong focus on human factors, communication, and culture change. A notable strength is the mix of practitioner experiences with academic and industry perspectives, making the content highly actionable for safety, risk, and operations leaders. Sponsorship from safety-focused consultancies alongside guest expertise underscores a business-minded,... more

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2. Nic Weatherly
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4. Cristian Sylvestre
5. Lianne Lefsrud
6. Paul Davison
7. Keita Franklin
8. Lee Ellis

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