Psychological Safety: It’s 2025 – Are We Still Pretending We’re Fine?

You know the scene.

You're in a meeting. Someone throws out a questionable idea. You could speak up. But instead, you nod like a dashboard bobblehead and hope someone else says it.

Welcome to the not-so-psychologically-safe workplace.

According to recent HSE stats, nearly 800,000 workers in the UK experienced stress, depression or anxiety due to work last year. That’s not a “nice-to-have” wellness issue. It’s a full-blown productivity and retention crisis.

💥 The top culprits?
Overload.
Managerial indifference.
A culture where people fear looking weak or wrong.

But here's the kicker: Google’s Project Aristotle found that psychological safety is the top predictor of high-performing teams. Not talent. Not perks. Not even AI (sorry, robots).

So why aren’t we talking about this more? (Well, besides the British allergy to feelings.)

🎯 At Thriving Today Academy, we’ve made psychological safety a core feature—not a bonus extra.

Here’s what we’re building into every learning journey:

• Real-world content that feels doable, not daunting
• Group coaching to make space for honest chats (and real change)
• Tools for emotional intelligence, resilience and trust
• Managers who lead with empathy—not just efficiency

Because when people feel safe to speak up, ask for help, or say, “I’m not okay”—everything improves: innovation, morale, and yes, your bottom line.

📈 Deloitte says for every £1 invested in mental health, employers get £5 back. Not bad for something that mostly requires listening and not being an idiot.

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
— Brené Brown