Behind the SME with Steve Peralta, Co-Founder of Unmind, cultural advisor, and leadership coach.

From redefining psychological safety as a strategic advantage, to exposing why leader well-being is the single biggest predictor of business performance, Steve brings a refreshingly human perspective to the future of work.

In this episode of Behind the SME, we dive into why culture can’t be fixed with a “10-step plan,” how managers “set the weather” inside organisations, and why recovery, rest, and authenticity matter more than ever in high-performing teams.

🔎 We cover:

• The science of psychological safety and how it fuels creativity and collaboration
• Why leader burnout quietly destroys performance across entire organisations
• The overlooked power of managers and why they impact mental health more than therapists
• Why rest and recovery are not luxuries, but the foundation of sustainable performance
• How embracing authenticity transforms leaders and teams

Whether you’re scaling a startup, leading a team, or rethinking your own role at work, this episode is full of practical insights, hard truths, and inspiration for building cultures where people truly thrive.

📌 Useful links from this episode

🌐 Steve's website: https://www.steveperalta.co/

💡 Unmind: https://unmind.com/

🔗 Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peraltasteve/

✍️ Read his Substack: https://substack.com/@steveperalta

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