An intensive professional development training course on

Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership

Creating Environments Where It’s Safe to Speak and Empowering Open Communication

Why Choose Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership Training Course?

In today’s fast-paced, diverse, and innovation-driven workplace, psychological safety and empathy have emerged as critical pillars of successful leadership. Teams perform best when individuals feel secure to voice their ideas, raise concerns, admit mistakes, and contribute authentically—without fear of judgment or retribution. Yet, this level of openness does not happen by chance. It must be intentionally cultivated through leadership behaviors grounded in trust, empathy, and inclusion.

The Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership training course is designed to equip leaders with the awareness, mindset, and tools needed to foster psychologically safe work environments where open communication is encouraged and empathy becomes a strategic leadership competency. Participants will explore the psychological underpinnings of fear and trust in organizations, learn to recognize and respond to emotional cues, and develop techniques for promoting courageous conversations, team engagement, and innovation. Through interactive discussions, real-life case studies, and practical exercises, leaders will leave with a transformative framework to lead with authenticity, empathy, and resilience.

What are the Goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of psychological safety and its impact on team performance and innovation
  • Apply empathetic leadership techniques to build trust, engagement, and collaboration
  • Identify barriers to open communication and create safe channels for honest feedback and dialogue
  • Develop emotional intelligence to support team wellbeing and reduce workplace fear
  • Create a leadership action plan to embed psychological safety and empathy into everyday interactions

The Course Content

  • The science and impact of psychological safety in the workplace
  • Amy Edmondson’s framework and its application in leadership
  • The cost of silence: fear-based cultures vs. open cultures
  • Recognizing signs of psychological unsafety in teams
  • Leader’s role in shaping safe-to-speak environments
  • Defining empathy and its distinction from sympathy and compassion
  • Empathy as a leadership strength and emotional intelligence pillar
  • Recognizing emotional cues in yourself and others
  • Techniques to practice active listening and emotional validation
  • Building emotional rapport with diverse teams
  • Creating psychological contracts with your team
  • Modeling vulnerability and humility as a leader
  • Encouraging failure tolerance and learning from mistakes
  • Handling difficult conversations with care and empathy
  • Establishing boundaries while staying emotionally connected
  • Removing communication barriers and hierarchical fear
  • Inclusive leadership: inviting all voices to the table
  • Facilitating open dialogue in team meetings and reviews
  • Encouraging feedback without retribution
  • Designing mechanisms for continuous, open communication
  • Assessing your team’s psychological safety levels
  • Leadership self-assessment: empathy and safety indicators
  • Coaching others to lead with empathy and safety
  • Crafting a leadership action plan

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course

How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career

At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.

Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.

In Partnership With
Anderson
Copex
Coventry
Do you want to learn more about this course?

Available Sessions

Register for Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership on 28 Jul-01 Aug 2025 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
Register
Date: 28 Jul-01 Aug 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership on 15-19 Sep 2025 in Amsterdam - The Netherlands
Venue: Amsterdam - The Netherlands
Register
Date: 15-19 Sep 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership on 24-28 Nov 2025 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
Register
Date: 24-28 Nov 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership on 09-13 Feb 2026 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
Register
Date: 09-13 Feb 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership on 11-15 May 2026 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
Register
Date: 11-15 May 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership on 24-28 Aug 2026 in Barcelona - Spain
Venue: Barcelona - Spain
Register
Date: 24-28 Aug 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership on 23-27 Nov 2026 in Amsterdam - The Netherlands
Venue: Amsterdam - The Netherlands
Register
Date: 23-27 Nov 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership Online in Online
Venue: Online
Register
Date: 23-27 Jun 2025
Fee: US $3,950
Register for Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership Online in Online
Venue: Online
Register
Date: 29 Dec 2025-02 Jan 2026
Fee: US $3,950
Register for Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership Online in Online
Venue: Online
Register
Date: 06-10 Apr 2026
Fee: US $3,950
Register for Psychological Safety and Empathy in Leadership Online in Online
Venue: Online
Register
Date: 19-23 Oct 2026
Fee: US $3,950

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you know someone who'd love this course?
Tell them about it...

Find the right course for you

See your personalised recommendations based on your interests and goals.
layers icon
pin icon
View courses
Copyright © 2025 AZTech Saudi - All rights reserved.

AZTech Saudi
Chat with an assistant

Amina
Hello there
how can I assist you?
1:40
×