The Safety Shift
About This Keynote
Leaders in safety make decisions every day that influence trust, accountability, and ultimately lives. The question is not whether safety matters. It is what internal voice is shaping the decisions that carry it forward.
In The Safety Shift, Kevin equips safety leaders with a practical framework to better understand the inner voice that drives our decisions, and how to lead from clarity instead of fear.
Using the “Check Your EGO” framework (Check your Excuses, Gut, and Options), leaders learn to recognize when fear disguises itself as logic, when past experience overrides present reality, and how to pause long enough to choose a response that strengthens culture instead of weakening it.
Learning Objectives
Understand how ego quietly influences decisions- Differentiate between instinctive reactions and more intentional choices
- Identify patterns that limit growth for leaders and teams
- Better understand how people process risk, change, and uncertainty at work
- Apply the EGO framework to make clearer, more grounded decisions consistently
About This Workshop
How often are you working and hear your inner voice speak to you saying something along the lines of “Don’t do it…”, “Wait a minute…”, or “Are you sure?” When you hear your inner voice speak to you like this, do you listen to it? Safety is about being proactive, not reactive, and recognizing when our inner voice is speaking to us.
Our intuition helps guide us to pause, take a step back, and make sure that safety is at the forefront of our decision making to ensure that we not only look out for ourselves, but for those who we work with and those who could be affected if an accident were to happen.
In this workshop, Kevin teaches you how to recognize when your gut is speaking to you, how to listen to it, and what to do next to avoid poor decisions and accidents from happening.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize how ego quietly influences decisions
- Separate instinctive reactions from intentional choices
- Identify patterns that limit leader and team effectiveness
- Apply the EGO framework to make clear, grounded decisions
- Understand how people respond to risk, change, and uncertainty in the workplace
The Safety Shift is ideal for:
“I received overwhelming praise and positive feedback. I trusted my “gut” when it came down to who was best suited for our business area and you did not disappoint.”
– Ryan Ricker
“I laughed, cried and related to so many things. One of the main takeaways for me was how important it is to trust your gut and check your ego. When you think that something might happen, the chances are high that it will.”
– Thu Parmar
“Not only did you bring in all of the ‘stuff” that we were hoping for, but you did it in a way that incorporated key messages woven throughout your inspiring story and learned lessons. It was captivating and impactful!”
– Karen Takai
“I’ve taken pride in being the guy who gets things done fast and with a smile – but l’m realizing that leadership means slowing down when it matters most. Thank you Kevin for taking the time to see people, to see me, and shine a light on what it means to lead by example.”
– Nathaniel Ing
“Kevin, your story deeply resonated with our group. From “low risk is high risk” to “trust your gut,” your message on safety and mental health left a lasting impression. We appreciated your genuine engagement throughout the day. You truly made a difference!”
– Cassandra Adler-Bock
“Kevin hit the entire team like a freight train at a personal level. Hearing him speak about mental illness highlighted how as a society, we tend to shelve these discussions due to fear and feelings of unworthiness. I highly recommend Kevin to be a part of your next event!”
– Chad Lundberg
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