Day in the Life as Corporate Safety Trainer | Protect Yourself and Others

Day in the Life as Corporate Safety Trainer | Protect Yourself and Others

Author: Time We Discuss February 1, 2026 Duration: 22:28

Workplace safety goes beyond immediate threats like a slippery floor.

In this episode of Time We Discuss, Dan sits down with Jamie Anderson, a corporate safety trainer, to discuss her approach to workplace safety. Jamie explains how her system makes safety in the workplace easy to learn and remember, focusing on effective safety training. This conversation provides valuable insights into making health and safety engaging and impactful for employees.

This conversation goes beyond self defense myths and dives into real world preparation, leadership responsibility, and how businesses can better protect their people. Jamie also talks about building a mission driven training company, marketing on a limited budget, and the skills needed to succeed in corporate safety training.

This episode is especially relevant for leaders, HR professionals, real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in workplace safety, leadership development, or career paths that make a real impact.

Listen now and learn what it really takes to prepare people to stay safe at work and in their everyday lives.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - What is Weapon Brand?
1:47 - Forming the Weapon Brand company
3:40 - Initial Trainings offered
5:31 - Expanding to other states
7:22 - Deciding on trainings
8:53 - Self defense misconceptions
11:10 - Can anyone form a company like this?
12:55 - What education is needed to start a company like this?
14:06 - Virtual or in-person?
15:38 - Encountering introverts in a training
17:05 - Specific barriers for this company
18:44 - Low-budget advertising that works
20:13 - Shout out to Diane Crespo
20:38 - Talent has the floor
22:21 - Outro

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Jamie Anderson

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