The last few months have been a whirlwind of travel, speaking and, importantly, listening.

Next year will be 25 years in Energy, and in that time I've met with thousands of people working in most corners of the globe doing their very best to work collaboratively with others in a safe and sustainable way.

For years, I've been harping on about it!

I published (with the great Prof. Stewart Hase) 'Positive Psychology & The Company Man' in 2012, followed through with 'The Normalisation of Deviance' in 2015.

Our research, published evidence and the argument we put forward is that the interaction of people in high-risk workplaces is the greatest determination of safe performance than any other measure.

I still see the evidence supporting this position coming through.

Today, some years down the track, I was grateful to receive the invite from ExxonMobil (Upstream - Wells) to speak at their global conference in April & May in Houston on helping a workforce far and wide understand the hidden potential in all of us to live more fulfilling and rewarding lives.

Particularly when leading others under pressure and expectation. Adam Grant's recent work in this field of organisational psychology is hugely accessible and relatable (many thanks, Adam).

The correspondence I've received after each talk has been greater than at any other time in my professional career, and it tells me this;

1) People, regardless of age, want to embark on their own journey to be a better person both at home and at work.

2) As a result, people want to know where to start and what will help them sustain this start when the headwinds come (and they will).

(for all those who have contacted me, I will be in touch with you, and yes, the Wells Team will have something for distribution and access over the next few weeks).

Thank you to all for your warm feedback. It really has been something. In particular, thank you to the global Operations Integrity Team and the safety and human performance champion, Keith A. Reed, whose enthusiasm lit this fire. Thanks, Keith.