The Safety Gambit
Welcome to The Safety Gambit, an exploration of the risks we take as humans and the culture of safety we create at home and at work. Hosted by Lindsay Polic, a certified safety professional for more than 20 years, The Safety Gambit invites you to take a more curious and holistic approach to transforming the culture of safety in your life, including bringing awareness to the impact of our safety decisions, the safety of workplaces, the emotional and physical safety of our spaces, and the philosophy of safety. On the show, Lindsay and other safety experts and like-hearted individuals will ask questions like: What is your personal risk level? Why do companies take risks to short cut regulatory safety obligations? What is the cost of the humans doing the work? Why do humans take risks to short cut safety outside of the workplace? We connect, educate, and empower you to enact change and create transformation around safety for your family, communities, and workplaces. Let’s discover The Safety Gambit in your life!Music by TimTaj. Artwork by Chris Polic. Edited by Nōn Wels.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
A Real Life Twisters Story (with Lauren Bragg)
On episode 52 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Lauren Bragg (previously featured on episode 22) to explore Lauren's courageous, scary and eye-opening hurricane experience.
In this ep…
Slips Happen, But Do They Have To? (with Missy Kelly)
On episode 51 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Missy Kelly, co-founder of CatTongue Grips, the anti-slip and non-abrasive grips solution for home and work!
In this episode, we cover:
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Volt Vision - Revolutionizing Security Systems with AI (with Egor Olteanu)
On episode 50 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Egor Olteanu, co-founder and CEO of Volt AI, to explore how AI can revolutionize security systems.
Content warning: Discussion around w…
Behind the Badge: The Human Impact Of Public Safety (with Rick Bistline)
On episode 49 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Rick Bistline, Ph.D., former law enforcement officer and current leadership development coach, to explore the human impact of public s…
Asking for What You Want - Unapologetically (with Karen Laos)
On episode 48 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Karen Laos, communication expert and confidence cultivator, to explore the risks and joys of asking for what you want (especially for …
Navigating Safety: Risk vs Compliance (with Tanya Conole)
On episode 47 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Tanya Conole to explore the differences between risk-based safety and compliance-based safety.
In this episode, we cover:
- What safety cu…
Maverick Thinking (with Robin Caine)
On episode 46 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Robin Caine, fighter pilot with the Royal Air Force, to explore the overall risks and safety of piloting a jet and what's it like to b…
Build Trust To Improve Culture (with Cathy Peyton)
On episode 45 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Cathy Peyton, CEO and founder of Indigo Workplace, to explore the ups and downs and everything in between of company culture.
In this e…
Bright Beginnings (with Rugged Peach's Svetlana Blancher)
On episode 44 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Svetlana Blancher to explore the bright beginnings of Rugged Peach, a brand new company dedicated to making high-visibility PPE and wo…
Empowering Women with Better PPE Solutions (with Melanie Adams)
On episode 43 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Melanie Adams, the founder of Embher, to explore empowering women with better Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) solutions.
In this ep…
Mental Health Safety (with Alison Butler)
On episode 42 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Alison Butler, a certified Mental Health First Aid course instructor, to explore mental health in the workplace.
In this episode, we co…
Mental Safety in the Cockpit (with Mike Penhall)
On episode 41 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Mike Penhall, a commercial pilot, to explore the risks pilots take and the culture of safety in aviation.
In this episode, we cover:
- Men…
Human Skills: How To Advance Your Career (with Ginny Palmieri)
On episode 40 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Ginny Palmieri, CEO and co-founder of myNextory, to explore the human skills needed to advance in your career.
In this episode, we cove…
One CEO's Take on Safety (with Heather Johnson)
On episode 39 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Heather Johnson, CEO of Ingenium, to explore safety from the perspective of someone in charge.
In this episode, we cover:
- Having safety…
Pain (with Celeste DiMilla)
On episode 38 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay welcomes back Celeste DiMilla, psychotherapist and author, to explore the science of brain-based pain and everything in between!
In this episode, we…
Risk Assessment Strategies: Building Solutions for Security Challenges (with Anna Redmond)
On episode 37 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Anna Redmond to explore all things physical security, from security guards to workplace violence prevention.
In this episode, we cover:
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Safe Approaches: Behavior-Based vs People-Based Safety (with Dr. Ben Andrew)
On episode 36 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Dr. Ben Andrew to explore behavior-based safety vs. people-based safety and the real reasons unsafe behavior occurs: systemic issues.
I…
Guiding Lights: Navigating Mentorship (with Amy Cobb)
On episode 35 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Amy Cobb, associate director at Shadow Her, to explore the next topic in our ongoing career series: mentorship!
In this episode, we cov…
Entrepreneurial Odyssey: 3 Friends' Journey to Success
On episode 34 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay hosts the first ever roundtable to explore the entrepreneurial odyssey of her and her two good friends: Susan Mazzarella and Jennifer Parzakonis.
I…
Ready to Take Charge of Your Career Journey? (with Jim Bishop)
On episode 33 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Jim Bishop to explore the next topic in our ongoing career series: all things leadership!
In this episode, we cover:
- Why poor management…