YP Professional Development Class (PDC) - Speak Up & Stand Out: The Power of Psychological Safety presented by Kaiser Permanente

Have you ever held back an idea because you weren't sure it would land? Ever watched a teammate go quiet and wondered if something was wrong — but didn't say anything? These are psychological safety moments, and they happen at every level of an organization.

Join us for an insightful YP Professional Development Class presented by Kaiser Permanente on Speak Up & Stand Out: The Power of Psychological Safety, featuring Evan Patek and Nikki Yamauchi, Co-Owners of Tailored Leadership Solutions.

In this engaging session, you'll learn learn what psychological safety is, the research behind it, and why it is a necessary foundation for any team looking to achieve high-performance. We’ll discuss practical ways to create an environment where those around you feel safe to ask questions, speak up, and take smart risks. 
 

Featured Speakers:

Evan Patek
Co-Owner
Tailored Leadership Solutions 

After graduating from the University of Hawaii, Evan began his career in Hawaii's largest health insurance company. He advanced to the National Accounts Team before transitioning into employee benefits consulting. As an employee benefits consultant, he helped clients design comprehensive benefits programs, leveraging his knowledge of underwriting and insurance practices to reduce overall benefits costs while enhancing employee experience. Evan became deeply interested in all aspects of employee experience and engagement (not just benefits) during this time. 

Recognizing that strong leadership is crucial for positive employee experiences, Evan now consults with organizations on people-focused development. He specializes in leadership coaching and tailoring training content to help leaders apply new concepts in their daily work. Evan, a certified Employee Engagement Specialist, is committed to helping others find fulfillment. He also enjoys coaching boys' volleyball at his alma mater, Roosevelt High School.


Nikki Yamauchi, JD, PMP
Co-Owner
Tailored Leadership Solutions 

Nikki holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Loyola Marymount University, and a Juris Doctor from University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law. After passing the Hawaii State Bar Exam, Nikki practiced law in the commercial real estate space before moving to the banking industry, where she started out providing in-house counsel support. During her time in the finance industry, Nikki also earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, as she recognized there was a need for strong leaders who were able to make change and achieve results. As she grew her career in banking, she led projects and managed teams in various areas, gaining expertise in both the business and operational sides of banking. 

After 10 years leading teams and developing others in the banking industry, Nikki transitioned to consulting work to apply her skills and knowledge to diverse industries. She loves working with her clients to take conceptual learning from the classroom to real-world application, helping leaders put theory into practice. Nikki tailors her coaching to each leader’s individual development needs and focuses on the human-centric skills foundational to good leadership.

Nikki is actively involved with the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals program and sits on the March of Dimes Young Professional Board. She loves yoga and meditation and is a certified instructor in both disciplines.