Creating Psychologically Safe Teams with Deseri Garcia

Made for Impact

"The magic happens when we create a safe space, allowing authenticity and vulnerability to surface—only then do we truly connect and grow." — Deseri Garcia

Deseri Garcia, leadership development facilitator and executive coach at Vida Aventura, hands us the key to opening deeper connections and high-performing teams. She shares how to transform challenges into opportunities by breaking them down into manageable actions, how authenticity and vulnerability can serve as catalysts for profound growth and stronger teams, and the critical role of self-awareness in driving success.

Join Gretchen and Deseri as they guide you on a journey of growth, connection, and leadership.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to create a psychologically safe environment in team settings to encourage authenticity and vulnerability

• The importance of chunking down big challenges and taking small actions to build momentum within teams

• Insights into the significance of personal development practices such as mindfulness, self-awareness, and stress management for effective leadership

Connect with Deseri Garcia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deserigarcia/

More on Vida Aventura: https://vidaaventura.net/

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Jump into the conversation:

[00:00] Introduction by Made for Impact with host Gretchen Schott

[01:57] Who Deseri is, what she does, and what she’s about

[03:07] Where Deseri has made an impact in her leadership

[04:26] The transition from corporate world to coaching

[09:00] What Deseri’s life purpose is

[10:40] How Deseri defines servant leadership

[15:29] Making an impact to teams rather than individuals

[17:46] What Deseri does to influence authenticity in groups

[19:26] Deseri shares her biggest fears in leading

[22:13] Strategies to identify your goals as a leader

[26:13] The power of retreats and how to make them successful

[32:13] Get connected with Deseri