Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus

• Mental Health, Safety Systems, and the Signal We’re Missing – A Raw Conversation with Dr. Jay Allen

  Keywords: mental health in safety, suicide in construction, Dr. Jay Allen, Sheldon Primus, safety FM, signal trilogy, ISO 45003, safety podcast, psychological safety, safety and trauma, safety burnout, safety culture, safety systems, behavior-based safety, human and organizational performance, safety and empathy, workplace stress, safety leadership, EHS mental health, construction safety suicide, performance improvement plan, safety management, occupational mental health, safety consultant podcast, safety awareness, safety and music, system pressure, safety book, hop vs bbs, signal transmission trilogyIn this powerful and vulnerable joint episode, Sheldon Primus sits down with Dr. Jay Allen—author of the Signal Transmission trilogy—for a deep conversation on the intersection of mental health, organizational systems, and safety. From system-induced burnout to suicide in construction, they expose the mental toll behind the clipboard.This is more than a safety episode—it’s a raw, necessary reminder that behind every risk matrix is a human life. Topics include:Suicide prevention and stigma in the workplacePsychological safety and ISO 45003The truth behind performance improvement plansMusic, trauma, and tattoos as storytellingSystemic pressure, empathy, and when it’s time to leave a jobYou’ll laugh, reflect, and maybe tear up. This one stays with you.

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• Boogie On Rosie Woman

  This week on the Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus, Sheldon welcomes Rosie De Leon Nogueras, host of Boogie On Rosie Woman. Rosie opens up about her six-year sobriety journey, the challenges of breaking free from toxic relationships, and the surprising role music communities like Phish’s fellowship tables played in her recovery. Together, Sheldon and Rosie explore: The courage it takes to choose yourself and leave unhealthy situationsHow music, fashion, and community can be tools for healingRosie's journey from DUIs and rock bottom to thriving as a podcast hostThe importance of finding your people and support groups in sobrietyWhy positivity and persistence can change your entire path Rosie’s story is a reminder that safety isn’t just about compliance or consulting—it’s about protecting your whole self.

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• Self Betterment: Train Now, So Opportunity Doesn’t Pass You By

  This week on The Safety Consultant Podcast, Sheldon shares an honest and practical look at what it means to invest in yourself — especially as a safety consultant or aspiring entrepreneur in the EHS world. Whether you're prepping to leave your job, building up credentials for better contracts, or just trying to stay ahead of the curve, this episode focuses on: Why training matters BEFORE opportunity shows upHow to stack your credentials for proposal successChoosing the right certifications for your industryLeveraging employer-paid training while you canStrategic moves for consultants expanding globally You’ll also hear Sheldon’s personal journey with international certifications like ISO 45001 and his current work on the OTHM Level 7 diploma with DBHSE International. 🎧 Short episode. Big mindset shift. Let’s level up.

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• From Networking to Spam: What’s Wrong with LinkedIn?

  📌 Episode Description LinkedIn was built for networking—but lately, it feels more like a spam factory. In this episode, Sheldon Primus dives into the frustrating rise of copy-paste sales pitches and constant cold DMs that flood professional inboxes. With his trademark wit and honesty, Sheldon explains why this approach destroys trust, what authentic networking really looks like, and how you can stand out by building genuine professional relationships. He also shares an update on his new coaching program (Sheldon.Coach) and why the “Know, Like, Trust” principle is still the key to successful consulting. If you’ve ever felt bombarded on LinkedIn or wondered how to cut through the noise, this episode is for you. 💡 Key Takeaways Why LinkedIn is slipping from networking into spam territory.The “Know, Like, Trust” principle—and why it’s missing from modern pitches.How volume-based sales tactics hurt real connection.Sheldon’s experience managing 10,000+ followers (and spam overload).Why authentic outreach still beats automation.A sneak peek at the Sheldon.Coach soft launch.

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• End the Year Strong: Focus on Your One Big Thing

  In this quick but powerful episode, Sheldon Primus challenges you to identify and commit to your one big thing before the year ends. Whether you’re writing a book, securing a big client, or finally launching that new program, Sheldon shares why August through November is the critical window to focus, plan, and execute. With his own example of launching Sheldon.Coach, Sheldon guides you to set timelines, build accountability, and finish the year strong.

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