Dear InKNOWnative Inquirer,

These newsletters are not just stories.
They are real, raw, and human accounts of what it feels like when  psychological safety is absent—and what it takes to rebuild it.

Some will shock you.
Some you’ll relate to instantly.
Some you may find hard to believe.

They come from my own experiences, my observations, and from others who have trusted me to share their stories. Every detail is written with care—names, companies, and identifying markers removed—because the goal is not to shame, but to illuminate.

These are vulnerable and courageous reflections. They are meant for those who come to this work with curiosity, respect, and a genuine intention to learn. While you may technically be able to forward them, I ask you to honor their spirit by keeping them within this community. They live here, behind a paywall, for a reason. You may always share the link and they can subscribe.

The online courses you’ll find here are thoughtfully curated collections of wisdom from many brilliant minds—far smarter than me—blended with my own insights and lived experiences. These trainings are designed to equip the Champions in your organization with the knowledge, skills, and step-by-step guidance needed to set the foundation to introducing any campaign for inclusion. You’ll also explore the very real barriers that come with shifting an organizational culture—and how to navigate them. Beyond implementation, you’ll find practical tools and resources to help you sustain psychological safety, so it becomes a lasting part of how your culture works every day.

Read InKNOWnative Insights: How to Use InKNOWnative's Step-by-Step Training to Build Sustainable Psychological Safety to learn how you get started. Read here.

The InKNOWnative Insights blog is free and here to explore the many facets of psychological safety—from lighthearted, engaging stories to straightforward, practical guidance. I’m often asked, “So… what exactly is psychological safety?” That question tells me there’s still a gap to bridge. This blog is my way of closing that gap—helping people not only understand what psychological safety is, but also why it’s essential to weave it into the very fabric of their company culture. When you understand the “why,” the “how” becomes much more powerful. Sign up to receive these straight to your inbox—along with announcements—on a regular basis, absolutely free. Join here. 

The InKNOWnative Newsletter grew out of a deeply personal journey. For years, I found myself in one difficult, even damaging, professional situation after another. I kept wondering, Why does this keep happening? Some newsletters dive deep into the details, while others offer a quick snapshot—a concise bulleted list of what happened. Every piece is crafted to spark reflection, inspire dialogue, and motivate meaningful change. Not yet subscribed to the InKNOWnative Newsletter? Join here. 

When I stumbled across the concept of psychological safety, everything began to make sense. It gave language to what I’d experienced—and more importantly, it offered a way forward. My hope is that by sharing what I’ve learned in these InKNOWnative Newsletters, all those “yucky” experiences might serve a greater purpose: helping others recognize, address, and prevent harm in their own environments.

If you’ve lived through something similar and want to share it (anonymously and with permission), I invite you to reach out through 'Contact Shari' here. 

Thank you for reading with empathy.
Thank you for protecting the dignity of the people in these stories.
Thank you for being willing to face the hard truths—because that’s where transformation begins.

If you want to bring psychological safety into your organization but aren't sure where to begin, start here by reading this InKNOWnative Insights: How to Use InKNOWnative’s Step-by-Step Training to Build Sustainable Psychological Safety. 

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