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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 21 MIN

Preparing teams for AI and uncertainty - with psychological safety

from Business Essentials · host SoundCartel

Are your people excited about AI, or quietly anxious about what it means for their jobs? And how psychologically safe is your workplace culture when it comes to dealing with this uncertainty?  On this week’s episode, we explore how leaders can help teams navigate rapid change without losing trust or momentum. Suhini Wijayasinghe, Head of HR Solutions at people2people Recruitment, shares new research on why many workers feel unprepared for an AI-driven future. She explains how employers can build AI literacy without fear. Then, leadership consultant Sue Barrett, of Barrett Consulting Group, explains why psychological safety and clear communication matter most during uncertainty. She shares her top tips on how leaders can guide teams forward, even when they don’t have all the answers. Business Essentials is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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