At Buneen, we help organisations create BRAVE spaces where people feel safe to speak, contribute and lead
Psychological Safety
What We Do – Psychological Safety
Psychological safety is the ability for people to speak openly, share ideas, raise concerns and admit mistakes without fear of punishment or exclusion. It is now recognised as one of the strongest drivers of innovation, performance and retention in modern organisations (Edmondson, 2019; Deloitte, 2020).
At Buneen Consulting, we take psychological safety further. We help organisations build both SAFE foundations and BRAVE practices. SAFE ensures trust, stability and respect. BRAVE calls people into accountability, truth-telling and courageous leadership. Together, they create teams that are not only safe to belong, but brave enough to act.
Psychological safety is not a trend. It is the foundation of high-performing teams
Our Approach
Our methodology comes from First Nations truth-telling and healing practices, where safety had to be created before difficult conversations could occur, and bravery was required to move beyond comfort into accountability. From this lived experience, we developed the SAFE + BRAVE framework.
BRAVE – the aspiration
Belonging: people feel part of, not just present.
Respect: culture, protocols and diversity upheld.
Accountability: words are matched with action.
Voice: truth-telling and feedback normalised.
Empowerment: people equipped to grow and lead.
SAFE – the foundation
Self: reflection and identity.
Action: commitments turned into accountable behaviour.
Family: kinship, belonging and support.
Environments: systems and spaces designed for inclusion.
This framework has been tested in truth-telling forums with communities, boards and leadership teams, and is now applied to workplaces to build both psychological safety and courageous accountability.
The Training We Deliver
Our Feeling SAFE, Being BRAVE Training is designed for leaders, managers and teams. It is practical, evidence-informed and interactive, ensuring participants leave with skills they can use immediately.
Training Options
Executive Briefing (1.5 hours)
A high-level introduction to SAFE + BRAVE for boards and senior leaders.
Investment: $2,800 (up to 20 participants).Half-Day Workshop (4 hours)
Practical, interactive session focused on building SAFE foundations and introducing BRAVE practices.
Investment: $4,800 (up to 20 participants).Full-Day Workshop (6 hours)
Comprehensive program including case studies, scenario-based learning and co-design of a team action plan.
Investment: $7,200 (up to 20 participants).
Optional Add-ons
SAFE Leadership coaching for managers.
Post-workshop surveys and impact measurement tools.
Custom participant workbooks.
Expected Outcomes
Organisations that complete our training can expect to see:
Teams where people feel safe to contribute, challenge ideas and innovate.
Leaders equipped with skills to hold accountability while fostering trust.
Reduced turnover and burnout, improved retention and engagement.
Measurable cultural and psychological safety indicators.
A workplace culture that is resilient, innovative and inclusive.
Want to understand Psychological Safety more deeply? Download our free explainers below. They show why awareness alone is not enough, what cultural safety really is, and how truth-telling builds trust. Start here to see how your organisation can benefit.
