Real Conversations. Real Experience. Real Impact.
At Coia Safety & Consultative Services, we believe some of the most powerful learning doesn’t happen in a classroom, it happens through conversation. Podcasts give us the opportunity to go beyond policies, beyond compliance, and get to the heart of what truly drives safety: people, culture, leadership, and experience.
Through the podcasts we contribute to and produce, we connect with industry leaders, frontline professionals, and subject matter experts from across the country. These conversations are focused, practical, and grounded in real-world application not theory.
You’ll hear discussions on topics like:
- Building and sustaining a strong safety culture
- Moving from blame to fact-based incident investigation
- Leadership accountability and engagement
- Emerging trends and technologies in workplace safety
- Lessons learned from real incidents and near misses
One of the primary platforms we support is the Safety Leadership Collective Podcast, a show dedicated to bringing together voices from across industries to share insights, challenges, and solutions that make a difference. With hundreds of episodes and guests representing organizations around the world, the podcast continues to serve as a valuable resource for safety professionals at every level.
Whether you’re a business owner, safety leader, supervisor, or frontline employee, these podcasts are designed to challenge thinking, spark ideas, and provide actionable takeaways you can apply immediately.
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Explore the Podcasts
Below, you’ll find the podcasts we are actively involved in. Each brings a unique perspective and focus, but all share a common goal: helping organizations protect their people while improving performance.
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What can a professional basketball career teach us about safety leadership? More than you might think!
In Episode 318 of the Safety Leadership Collective, former pro basketball player Josh Young takes us from the hardwood to the workplace, sharing powerful lessons about leadership, behavior,… Continue Reading
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Leaking Strength: From Bedridden to Record-Breaker
When Life Knocks You Down, Your Greatest Strength Can Rise Some stories stay with you long after the conversation ends. This is one of them. In Episode 317,… Continue Reading
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What if the key to better safety isn’t more control, but more learning?
In Episode 316 of The Safety Leadership Collective, Jake Mazulewiz joins hosts Nicholas Coia and Mike Thompson to discuss how organizations can move from a blame focused safety… Continue Reading
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Listening for a Change: How Leaders Build Trust & Influence
What if the most powerful leadership skill isn’t speaking… but listening? In this episode of the Safety Leadership Collective, Merle Heckman joins Nicholas Coia and Mike Thompson to… Continue Reading
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Eyes on the Road: Confronting the Distracted Driving Crisis
Distracted driving isn’t just a bad habit, it’s a growing crisis. In 2024 alone, it contributed to over 3,200 deaths and 315,000 serious injuries. These aren’t just numbers,… Continue Reading
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Optimizing Fleet Safety: Leveraging Technology and Leadership to Reduce Distracted Driving
Episode 311: In this episode, Nicholas Coia and Tim Brewster examine the growing crisis of distracted driving. They break down the visual, cognitive, and manual causes and share… Continue Reading
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Applying Systems Thinking to Safety
Episode 310: In this episode, host Nichloas Coia talks with Lori Fisher of the Systems Thinking Standard Institute about applying systems thinking (DSRP) to safety and health management.… Continue Reading
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Cut the Safety Noise: Keep It Simple
Episode 309: When leaders prioritize safety over production and speed, employees follow procedures and report hazards. This episode emphasizes the “tone from the top” and the importance of… Continue Reading
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Servant Leadership in High-Risk Roles: Building Trust Not Orders
Episode 307: In this episode of the Safety Leadership Collective Podcast, Nic Coia, Mike Thompson, and Ralph Suppa from Cervitas Solutions explore servant leadership in safety roles. They… Continue Reading
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Beyond Tired: Recognizing Burnout and Fatigue Before Safety Suffers
Episode 308: Fatigue and burnout aren’t just personal challenges—they’re workplace safety risks. Dr. Michael Atta and Dr. Xuan-Lan Griffith of Summa Health break down the key differences between… Continue Reading
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Mastering Impairment: Protecting Workers from Marijuana, Psychedelics, and More
Episode 305: In this episode, Chuck Marting, author of Mastering the Impairment Code, discusses how legalization of marijuana and psychedelics, increasing medical treatments like ketamine, and evolving workplace… Continue Reading
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Introducing The Safety Leadership Collective: Our Podcast Relaunch and Rebrand
Episode 304: Join the Portage County Safety Council as they relaunch the podcast under the new Safety Leadership Collective brand. After humble beginnings in 2017 and 2018, the… Continue Reading