Psychological Safety in ABA: How Leaders Build Trust, Inclusion, and Innovation

In this episode of EveryDay ABA, Paola (BCBA) and Brittanny (RBT) sit down with Dr. Kristyn Peterson, BCBA and OBM expert, to unpack psychological safety- what it really means, why it's often misunderstood, and how behavior analysts can use evidence-based strategies to promote it in the workplace. From Amy Edmondson’s foundational research to the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety by Timothy Clark, this episode bridges behavioral science with leadership, inclusion, and culture-building. If you’ve ever wondered how to give feedback, create safer work environments, or move from clinical to organizational work, this episode is for you.☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts by showing them love at buymeacoffee.com/EveryDayABA⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show, turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @EveryDayABA.3 👟  Get a 10% Discount at Tiny Explorings Shoes using code PAOLA 🎁 Earn Rewards every time you shop by using Shopkick 🤑 Earn $50 cash back by using Rakuten   📊   Earn 125,000 bonus points by opening a new Sapphire Reserve® account or 75,000 bonus points for opening a new Sapphire Preferred® account using EveryDayABA's code at Chase 📢 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: [email protected]  📖 Get your CEU certificate HERE!  👤 Guest Expert:Dr. Kristyn Peterson, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, CWPKristyn is a Behavior Analyst, a former clinical director, and current OBMer and multi-entrepreneur. Throughout her career she is always looking for ways she can use the science of behavior to make a macro-level impact, which drove her interest in behavioral systems analysis, process improvement, and psychological safety. In addition to providing continuing education for BCBAs, she co-owns a technology consulting company Zendicoded, volunteers as a subject matter expert for NASQN, and supports PhD and master's students in their dissertations and theses. She's passionate about helping people create kinder, safer workplaces. Find her on Instagram: @aba_in_the_wild  OR  LinkedIn Join her courses: LSS White Belt (July) Psychological Safety 4-Week Intensive