In this episode of Health and Safety Unplugged, host Matt Jones speaks with Dr. Megan Tranter, a seasoned safety professional with extensive experience in global roles at major companies like Amazon, Pepsi and Netflix. "You have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable." They discuss the challenges faced by safety professionals in gaining influence within organisations, the importance of understanding business context, and the need for continuous personal development. Dr. Tranter shares insights on navigating leadership roles, delivering difficult messages, and the significance of observing and listening in new positions. The conversation also touches on the value of setting challenging goals and investing in one's own growth, as well as the importance of community and coaching for safety professionals. Safety Summit 2025 Your chance to see Dr Megan Tranter speak at the Safety Summit 2025! Full details here: https://www.safetysummit.co.nz Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Megan Tranter 02:08 Navigating the Safety Profession 09:21 The Role of Safety Professionals 12:42 Embracing Challenges and Growth 16:52 Insights from the Entertainment Industry 19:08 Delivering Difficult Messages 26:04 Navigating New Roles: The Importance of Observation 32:52 Setting Challenging Goals and Embracing Failure 38:51 Investing in Personal Development and Agency 43:55 Designing Your Brilliant Future: Coaching and Community Over the years, Health and Safety Unplugged has had the pleasure of engaging in enlightening discussions with experts across various fields, from health and safety law to mental health, wellbeing, business marketing, information security, and executive leadership. Prepare yourself for engaging conversations, transformative insights, and thought-provoking discussions that will inspire you to think differently about health, safety, and success. But we're not stopping here. We're on the lookout for more guest speakers and sponsors who share our vision of promoting health, safety, and wellbeing. If you have a story you would like to share or an amazing product or service that is making a positive impact reach out: info@advancedsafety.co.nz So, gear up and tune in to this episode of series four. Together, let's continue the conversation about what truly matters in health and safety. Let's keep learning, growing, and shaping a safer world. Don't miss out! Subscribe now and be part of the journey. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3YyRhS1wT4KTdIc7qMhopW iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/advanced-safety/id1513125140 NZHSP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NZHSP/ NZHSP LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12018802/ NZHSP News Hub: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GPIOlJe61r40BSN68hLcFK --------------------------- https://www.safetysummit.co.nz Advanced Safety Led by Matt Jones, Advanced Safety is New Zealand owned and operated since 2016. With consultants throughout the country, if you are looking for a custom solution for your business we are here for you. Their market leading approach is simple: 1. It begins with a brief chat to decide if we are a good fit. 2. After a deep dive review we will produce your improvement roadmap. 3. You then choose how much assistance you require. https://advancedsafety.co.nz/ info@advancedsafety.co.nz