Stop Faking It: How to Build Real Safety in High-Stakes Meetings | Women Who Lead

Women Who Lead: Leadership, Career & Influence · Oct 22, 2026 · 9m · transcript

In this episode of Women Who Lead, host Deborah Doyle explores the critical concept of psychological safety in high-stakes business meetings. The narrative begins with a stark example of a brilliant woman shrinking during a merger call, illustrating how the absence of safety leads to lost ideas and financial losses. This episode is essential for leaders, managers, and ambitious professionals who want to move beyond superficial leadership skills to create environments where innovation thrives. It addresses the invisible tension in boardrooms and Zoom calls that stifles creativity and forces…