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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 36 MIN

How AI can make workplaces psychologically safer with Barbara Phillips

from LEAP Listens · host Sara MacGregor and Roger Cayless

Psychological safety is often talked about as a cornerstone of healthy workplace culture. But what does it actually look like in practice, and why do so many organisations still struggle to create it?In this episode of LEAP Listens, Barbara Phillips, founder of Brownstone Communications, joins Sara MacGregor and Roger Cayless to explore how AI could help employees, managers and HR navigate workplace culture, rights and responsibilities more confidently.Barbara shares the thinking behind EDI Guru, an AI assistant trained on UK equality and employment law that allows users to confidentially explore workplace scenarios, understand policies, and better prepare for difficult conversations. The tool aims to help people access the information they need without fear of judgement or retaliation. From promotion decisions to tricky workplace conversations, the episode looks at how better access to the right information could help people navigate challenges at work with more confidence. LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency.  Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk

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Psychological safety is often talked about as a cornerstone of healthy workplace culture. But what does it actually look like in practice, and why do so many organisations still struggle to create it? In this episode of LEAP Listens, Barbara Phillips, founder of Brownstone Communications, joins Sara MacGregor and Roger Cayless to explore how AI could help employees, managers and HR navigate workplace culture, rights and responsibilities more confidently. Barbara shares the thinking behind EDI...

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