In this episode of the Safety on the Edge podcast, we sit down with Anthony Aarons, an expert whose career journey has transitioned from high-risk...

There is much within safety discussion on the limitations of lagging metrics and the need to establish better ways of measuring safety. But what if...

In this episode of Safety On The Edge Talks, host Corrie Pitzer, CEO of SafeMap and co-founder of Safety on the EDGE, sits down with...

In this episode of Safety on the EDGE, EDGETalks, Corrie Pitzer sits down with Todd Conklin for a candid conversation about how safety thinking is...

What really causes catastrophic failure? It’s rarely a lack of intelligence, data, or expertise. More often, it’s silence, filtered truths, and decisions made at the...

In this episode of SOTE Edge Talks, Malcolm Staves (Global VP of Health and Safety at L’Oreal and co-founder of SOTE) sits down with Jennifer McNelly, CEO of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), for a deep dive into the evolution of safety leadership. Jennifer shares her unique journey—from growing up in a political family in Alaska to leading one of the world’s most influential safety organizations. The conversation explores how safety professionals can transition from technical experts to influential leaders by leveraging personal strengths and focusing on organizational culture. Jennifer breaks down the Workplace EHS Coalition’s core principles, the critical role of leading indicators, and why mental health has moved from the “backburner” to front and center in the modern workplace. Whether you are a seasoned executive or an early-career professional, this episode offers a masterclass in courageous leadership and the power of community in saving lives. Key Topics Covered: The “Unicorn” Career: How a background in national politics and the U.S. Department of Labor shaped Jennifer’s mission-driven leadership style. Beyond Compliance: Why culture “eats strategy for lunch” and the importance of psychological safety. Strengths-Based Leadership: Using Gallup CliftonStrengths—like “Woo” (Winning Others Over) and “Strategic”—to build trust and hope within an organization. Leading Indicators: Shifting the focus from the “rearview mirror” of lagging statistics to proactive, business-driven safety practices. The Power of Community: How the ASSP’s 36,000 members collaborate to ensure safety is an inherent right for every worker. SOTE 2026: A look ahead to the upcoming Safety on the Edge forum in Baltimore. About Jennifer McNelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcnelly/ Jennifer McNelly is the CEO of ASSP and a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths coach. With a career spanning the public and private sectors, she is a leading advocate for workforce development and global safety standards. Outside the office, she is a WSET Level 2 wine enthusiast and an avid pickleball player. 00:00 – Welcome to SOTE Edge Talks 00:47 – Meet Jennifer McNelly: From Alaska to the CEO of ASSP 01:46 – Wine Certification and Life Outside the Office 04:28 – Reflections on SOTE 2025 and Industrial Visits 06:12 – A “Unicorn” Career: Politics, Public Service, and Manufacturing 08:50 – How Safety Found Me: Joining ASSP as CEO 11:48 – The Passion of the Safety Professional 12:27 – The Power of Community: ASSP’s Global Chapter Structure 14:34 – CliftonStrengths: Building Influential Leaders 18:01 – Why Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch 20:38 – What is “Woo”? Demystifying the Top 5 Strengths 24:18 – Memories from SOTE: Living on the Edge 28:03 – Normalizing the Mental Health Conversation 33:44 – The Workplace EHS Coalition and Core Principles 38:51 – Leading vs. Lagging Indicators in Safety...

In this episode, Kathy Seabrook shares a global perspective on how safety, sustainability, and business performance intersect. She explains why safety cannot sit on the...

In this episode, Carole Smets shares a candid look at what it takes to transform safety inside a global organization. Drawing on her experience at...

Most companies measure safety by the numbers. Kim Greene measures it by the people who go home at the end of the day. In this...

Safety didn’t stop evolving in 1984. Jean-Christophe Le Coze explains what changed — and how leaders should adapt. Malcolm Staves, co-founder of Safety on the...

Safety didn’t stop evolving in 1984. Jean-Christophe Le Coze explains what changed — and how leaders should adapt. Malcolm Staves, co-founder of Safety on the...

In this episode of Safety on the Edge Podcast ‘Edge Talks’, host Corrie Pitzer speaks with Lorraine Martin, President and CEO of the National Safety...

In this episode of Safety on the Edge, host Corrie Pitzer sits down with David Myers (Vice President of Safety & Training, Southern Company) and...

In this episode of Safety on the EDGE TALKS, we look back at the incredible moments from Safety on the EDGE 2025 in Berkeley —...

Welcome to the first episode of Safety on the EDGE TALKS, hosted by Corrie Pitzer. This series is about challenging assumptions, breaking down “holy cows,”...