Health & Safety Awards 2024 | 13 Conclusion The role of H&S in today’s corporate environment extends far beyond regulatory compliance. For boards and executives, understanding and prioritising H&S is essential for cultivating a safe, productive, and resilient organisation. By championing psychological safety, integrating mental health into H&S strategies, and ensuring the active involvement of H&S teams alongside HR, leaders can create a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. As the corporate world continues to evolve, the importance of H&S will only grow. By staying ahead of the curve and embedding H&S into the very fabric of the organisation, boards and executives can ensure long-term success and sustainability. Sarah Piddington, Wellbeing, Health and Safety Expert and Founder of Safe and Well Together Sarah Piddington is the dynamic force behind Safe and Well Together. A wellbeing, health and safety expert, Sarah transforms workplaces into hubs of wellbeing and high performance. Born in Australia, her journey from childhood challenges such as adoption and bullying to overcoming a life-threatening illness has shaped her resilience and purpose. This drive led Sarah to dedicate her career to empowering and safeguarding others. After relocating to the UK, Sarah found her passion in health and safety, aligning perfectly with her core values. Over her 20+year career, she’s worked with major organisations, realising that true wellbeing goes beyond physical safety. It includes mental health, psychology, and neuroscience. Seeing a leadership gap, Sarah integrated leadership development into her practice, empowering leaders to truly care for their teams. In 2011, she launched Sarah Piddington Consulting, rebranding to Safe and Well Together (SAWT) in 2018. Sarah has collaborated with over 100 top-tier clients, including BT, Monzo, Deliveroo, and British Transport Police. Her engaging workshops, backed by neuroscience, offer practical tools to build resilience, foster psychological safety, and boost performance. Sarah’s philosophy is simple: if you improve how you look after your people — your people will look after your customers better — and you’ll make more money. Sarah is equipped with qualifications, including a Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety Diploma with certifications in psychological trauma management, complemented by continuous engagement with psychology and neuroscience education. As a recognised thought leader, Sarah has been featured on Sky News, BBC Radio, and NHK Japan, and contributed to the UK bestseller Success Secrets of Disruptors. Sarah Piddington
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