SH220: I thought: "WTF did you just say?" I actually said: ....nothing. How to say when it’s not okay

Speaking up when something feels off—whether on the dive boat, in a briefing, or underwater—is key to building a safe and inclusive dive culture. In this episode, we explore how small interventions, from a simple pause to a well-placed question, can shift group dynamics and reinforce psychological safety. Using real-world diving scenarios, research-backed strategies, and insights from human factors, we discuss how to challenge problematic comments without escalating conflict. Tune in to learn how small moments can shape dive team culture and why speaking up, even subtly, can make a big difference.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/wtf-did-you-just-say-i-said-nothing

 

Links: Reel from Kenny Dyal and Sweetwater Scuba: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1385836736105494

Blog from Nic Emery: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/what-are-we-pretending-not-to-know

Psychological safety blogs from THD: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog?tag=psychological+safety

“How to say when it’s not ok” paper: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/media/media/campaigns/iwd/how-to-say-when-its-not-okay.pdf

THD wetnotes: https://the-human-diver.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/thd-wetnotes-divers-notebook

Asch conformity experiments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEhABrJ4T2Y

 

Tags:  English, Communications, Gareth Lock, Leadership, Psychological Safety, Teamwork