Navigating Corporate Giants: A Safety Leader’s Guide to Influence and Growth
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How to Influence Executive Decision-Makers as a Safety Professional | Megan Tranter Interview
Are you a health and safety leader trying to elevate your influence at the executive table? In this powerful episode of Health and Safety Unplugged, host Matt Jones sits down with global EHS leader Dr. Megan Tranter—former safety executive at Amazon, PepsiCo, and Netflix—to uncover exactly how to succeed in the world’s biggest corporate environments.
🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to get your safety message heard by senior leaders
The secret to building influence beyond compliance
Key differences between sponsors and mentors in your career
Why technical knowledge isn’t enough anymore
How to design your safety career with purpose and impact
Insights from Hollywood production safety and global strategy roles
The role of experimentation, feedback, and business alignment in modern health and safety
Dr. Tranter shares personal stories, career-defining lessons, and proven strategies to help safety professionals gain real traction in complex organisations. Whether you're stuck in a silo or stepping into a leadership role, this episode is a masterclass in professional growth and influence.