Natasha Skolny | Episode 463

The Team Engagement Podcast – Season 6, Episode 463: Listening Strengthens Psychological Safety

In this episode, Shawn Richards welcomes Natasha Skolny, Founder of The Leadership Cabin, for a conversation on leadership, authenticity, and the role listening plays in creating psychologically safe environments.

Natasha shares her journey from corporate leadership and HR into coaching and leadership development. Drawing from her background in competitive figure skating and more than two decades of corporate leadership experience, she explains how resilience, trust, and authentic connection shape strong teams.

Shawn and Natasha explore how leaders build psychological safety by being willing to admit mistakes, remain authentic, and create space for open conversations. Natasha emphasizes that listening is one of the most powerful leadership tools. When leaders truly listen, team members feel heard, respected, and empowered to contribute.

The conversation also highlights the importance of emotional responsibility and self awareness in leadership. Natasha encourages leaders to view challenges as learning opportunities and cultivate growth mindsets within their teams.

She closes by reflecting on the collective excitement surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run, illustrating how shared focus and support can energize a team.

⭐ About Natasha Skolny

Natasha Skolny is the Founder of The Leadership Cabin, where she works with leaders and teams to strengthen connection, trust, and authentic communication.

With a background in competitive figure skating and more than 20 years of corporate leadership and HR experience, Natasha brings a unique perspective to leadership development. She works closely with high achieving women in HR and leadership roles, helping them lead with influence and create environments where teams feel connected and aligned.

Through workshops and coaching, Natasha guides teams to move from working in silos and feeling disconnected from their vision to building meaningful relationships, trust, and shared direction.

Connect with Natasha

Website: https://www.theleadershipcabin.com
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