[35] From What You Say to How You Say It: Unlocking the Human Element of Simulation-Based Education

In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam and guest resident co-host Charlie Irwin speak with Gerry Gormley about getting simulation right in medical education. They discuss the importance of micro communication skills in creating psychologically safe learning environments, the shared responsibility of educators and learners in fostering safety, and the balance between challenge and support in simulation training. They emphasize the need for educators to hone their communication skills to better engage learners and prepare them for real-world challenges. Length of episode : 44 :23 Resources to check out Goffman E. The presentation of self in everyday life . New York : Anchor Books . 1959 Gormley, G., & Nestel, D. (2025). Not just 'what you say' but 'how you say it': co-creating psychological safety through micro-communication skills in simulation-based education. Journal of Healthcare Simulation. Not just 'what you say' but 'how you say it': co-creating psychological safety through micro-communication skills in simulation-based education Episode 30 of KeyLIME+ [30] Less Tech, More Training: Simplifying Simulation for Busy Healthcare Teams https://keylimepodcast.libsyn.com/30-less-tech-more-training-simplifying-simulation-for-busy-healthcare-teams Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski