#27 - Rosie Russell - Thriving under pressure: leadership techniques for balancing stress, supporting mental wellbeing to create organisational success

In this powerful episode, Mousa Yassin welcomes Rosie Russell, Director of Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability at MeiraGTx and co-president of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management. Rosie shares her unique journey from being a research chemist to a prominent figure in health and safety, emphasising the importance of building up others, understanding behaviours, and fostering a collaborative work environment.Rosie discusses her mission to ensure health and safety are seen as facilitators within organisations, not blockers. She provides profound insights into the psychological aspects of workplace culture, highlighting how stress, mental health, and neurodiversity affect decision-making and overall workplace safety. Her compelling narrative underlines the necessity of creating a supportive and empathetic management style to cultivate a positive occupational environment.The conversation delves deep into various critical topics, including suicide prevention, the impact of managerial practices on employee stress, and the economic benefits of well-implemented mental health programs. Rosie sheds light on practical steps and strategies for leaders to improve organisational culture and employee well-being, making this episode a must-listen for anyone invested in creating a healthier, more effective workplace, where state-of-mind and bottomline are deeply intertwined.Follow Rosie over on Linkedin.Send us a message! If you like this podcast episode, subscribe here and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest from our HSE community and guests. Connect with our CEO and host, Mousa, today to stay updated on Safety Heroes, Pixaera, and more. Do you want to be a guest on Safety Heroes, or know someone who would be a great fit? We’d love to hear from you. Send us a message on LinkedIn or email [email protected].