Dr Sharon Pickering
Sharon is a Human Factors and behavioural science thought leader focused on preventing harm to humans and promoting psychological safety across industries. With extensive experience from NASA to healthcare, she now advises on ethical standards and human-centred frameworks that protect human wellbeing in safety-critical industries.
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Dr Sharon Pickering is an internationally recognised Human Factors and behavioural science expert whose mission is to prevent harm to humans and protect their wellbeing across all industries. With a foundation in psychology and a global career spanning aviation, the military, and healthcare, she brings a unique perspective to understanding human behaviour, risk, and performance in complex, high-stakes environments.
Drawing on her experience in safety-critical sectors, Sharon has developed and led initiatives that translate behavioural insights into safer systems, stronger accountability, and improved outcomes. Her expertise lies in ensuring that standards, technologies, and organisations are designed around the realities of human capability and vulnerability.
As the Founder and CEO of sp Human Elements, Sharon applies this philosophy to sectors where human interaction, consent, and psychological safety are paramount. She advises on ethical innovation, harm-prevention frameworks, and behavioural standards that uphold dignity, autonomy, and trust.
An accomplished scientist, author, and strategist, Sharon champions a vision in which innovation and humanity coexist responsibly. Her work ensures that the human remains central - protected, respected, and empowered within every system, platform, and standard.