by HSI
HSI's Chief Safety Officer, Jill James, chats with other safety professionals about how they came into their role as a safety professional, what they've learned along the way, as well as some of the highs and lows that come with job.
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March 26, 2025
Does your EHS program have a negative reputation within your organization? Are you tired of always just being associated with regulations, instead of being seen as an integral business driver? Welcome back Subena Colligan, a seasoned industrial hygienist and safety professional, who leads EHS professionals towards becoming strategic business partners. Her approach focuses on developing elite EHS programs by aligning them with business outcomes and risk tolerance. She advises on how to engage with C-suite executives by understanding company priorities and building trust. Subena employs an audit-strategize-resolve model to gather data, create strategic plans, and implement quick wins, facilitating transformation over an 18-month period. She also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and concentrating on controllable factors during periods of change and uncertainty. Subena Colligan's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/scolligancoaching/] Ernst & Young EHS Maturity Model [https://www.ey.com/en_us/services/assurance/ehs-maturity-model] McKinsey & Company [https://www.mckinsey.com/] The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio [https://www.amazon.com/Changing-World-Order-Nations-Succeed/dp/1982160276/ref=asc_df_1982160276?mcid=d734f90756b7340a8bf52732aade2618&hvocijid=8544190473519060932-1982160276-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8544190473519060932&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026757&hvtargid=pla-2281435180538&psc=1] Wall Street Journal Article: It's Called a Premortem—and It's the Most Productive Thing You'll Do All Year [https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/books/new-years-resolutions-ron-shaich-cava-panera-c0fb7922] The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace [https://5lovelanguages.com/store/the-5-languages-of-appreciation-in-the-workplace]
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Dr. Fran Scott-Diehl, who embarked on her journey in the safety profession in the mid-1990s, initially intended to study architecture but was steered towards occupational safety and health by encouraging female professors. Her career began in claims processing, a role she found emotionally taxing, prompting her to transition to the utility industry and private sector positions, including at Sysco Foods and PODS. Dr. Fran underscores the necessity of establishing a robust safety framework, particularly when integrating new safety professionals lacking traditional backgrounds, emphasizing that effective safety leaders require strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, and a commitment to hard work. As an educator, she encourages upcoming safety professionals to be independent thinkers who challenge authority and innovate, while also highlighting the importance of self-reflection and self-care to prevent burnout. She advises safety professionals to prioritize nurturing themselves to enhance their leadership in the new year. Dr. Francene Scott-Diehl, PhD, MPH,CSP, CIT, CDS [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-francene-scott-diehl-phd-mph-csp-cit-cds-3a760915/] Franny the Safety Nanny Books [https://www.amazon.com/Franny-Safety-Nanny-Francene-Scott/dp/1737834502]
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