1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 I’m excited to welcome Jane Phipps to The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week. Jane is a transformational leader, consultant, and former COO with over 20 years’ experience across education, government, and the not-for-profit sector. A finalist for the 2024 Outstanding Leadership Award and a certified Mental Health First Aider, Jane’s known for building inclusive, values-driven teams and leading change with heart. Drawing on her lived experience as a single mum and survivor of workplace bullying, Jane’s heart-centred approach blends courage, empathy, and integrity. Based in Melbourne, Jane mentors emerging leaders and helps organisations align strategy with humanity—always supported by her loyal (and demanding) cat, Duchess.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; In this episode, Jane shares her story. We talk about the importance of heart-centred leadership and her Jane's book, The Heart-Centered Leader: Transformation and Healing from Narcissistic Abuse to Self-Empowerment. HIGHLIGHTS Jane shares her personal story and talks about why she wrote the book twice before it was published. The importance of psychological safety in the workplace and how it’s about bringing your whole self to work. Policies are critical, but it’s equally important to focus on how people feel. People want to be part of an inclusive workplace where they feel valued and work for a purpose. Psychological safety and why it’s the foundation of a high performing culture. The relationship between psychological safety and emotional intelligence. The importance of communication in creating psychological safety and fear-free workplaces. Jane shares how her experiences have shaped her leadership style.&amp;nbsp; Plus, more! &amp;nbsp; SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH JANE PHIPPS www.janephippsauthor.com Instagram @JanePhippsAuthor &amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH DEBRA www.debrashepherd.com.au Instagram&amp;nbsp;@_DebraShepherd&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Work With Debra The Debra Shepherd Podcast http://TheDebraShepherdPodcast.libsyn.com/site <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39375085/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/000000/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/39375085