The International Risk Podcast Episode 237: Psychological Safety in Risk Management with Julien Haye
This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Julien Haye to explore how psychological safety shapes effective risk management and strategic decision-making. In today’s complex, fast-moving environment, fear and silence can be hidden risk factors that undermine resilience, innovation, and performance. Julien explains how cultures of fear derail traditional risk programs, why disagreement is essential for good governance, and how organizations can foster accountability while embracing intelligent risk-taking.
Drawing on his experience as Chief Risk Officer and his new book The Risk Within, Julien unpacks the evolving role of risk leaders, how organizations can detect cultural blind spots, and why psychological safety must be embedded into business strategies. From corporate boardrooms to global financial institutions, this episode offers insights on how to build resilient, self-aware teams and turn risk into a strategic advantage.
Julien Haye is the founder of Aevitium Ltd and author of The Risk Within. With over 26 years of global experience in financial services, he has led major transformations of risk and compliance functions, served as Chief Risk Officer at DWS and Fidelity International.
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The International Risk Podcast is a must-listen for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors who need more than headlines. Each week, Dominic Bowen cuts through the noise to bring you unfiltered insights on emerging risks, geopolitics, international relations flashpoints, boardroom blind spots, and strategic opportunities. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's top risk consulting firms, The International Risk Podcast brings together global experts to share insights and actionable strategies from the people who have been there, done it, and shaped outcomes at the highest levels.
Dominic's 25 years of experience managing complex operations in high-risk environments, combined with his role as a public speaker and university lecturer, make him uniquely positioned to guide these conversations. From conflict zones to corporate boardrooms, he explores the risks shaping our world and how organisations can navigate them. Whether he is speaking with intelligence operatives, CEOs, political advisors, or analysts, Dominic helps leaders gain competitive advantage through these conversations.
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