Gina Battye

Gina is a tireless trailblazer and thought leader in psychological safety, delivering compelling talks that educate, engage and drive meaningful action.

With first-hand experience in frontline jobs within the probation service and education, Gina brings powerful stories from some of the toughest workplace environments – where she personally faced stalking, homophobic bullying and gaslighting. As an LGBTQ+ professional, she navigated the intense pressures and challenges that come with being visible in toxic workplaces. Drawing on these experiences, Gina talks about how she came to spearhead a global movement to transform workplace culture and champion true inclusion.

Gina is a leading consultant for some of the world’s biggest companies, providing strategic insights, accessible training and practical tools to address toxic work environments – all underpinned by psychological safety.

Gina has revolutionised the way organisations approach inclusion, belonging and culture with her framework, the 5 Levels of Culture. In 2024, she wrote her book ‘The Authentic Organization: How to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace’ in which she outlines how to drive change in large businesses. She has also developed CPD-accredited training programmes that empower individuals to transform organisations from the inside out.

Gina founded The Psychological Safety Institute to drive systemic change in workplace culture. Through her pioneering Lux diagnostic tool, she gathers data to benchmark workplaces, and her insights have influenced legislation worldwide. Her influence extends through widespread media coverage and prominent speaking engagements. Her impact is felt by millions, as she empowers individuals to embrace their authentic selves and actively contribute to the creation of safer, more inclusive workplaces.

A force to be reckoned with, Gina has a Speaker of the Year award, a proven track record of sold-out programmes and a global audience of over 10 million. Her speaking engagements are catalysts for lasting change and organisational transformation.

Gina’s Speaking Topics:

• Psychological Safety: The Foundation of High Performing Teams
• Creating an Authentic Organisation
• Bringing Your Authentic Self to work
• Eradicating Toxicity: Understanding the Levels of Organisational Culture
• The Hierarchy of Psychological Safety: Building a Culture of True Belonging
• The 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety
• How to Cultivate Environments Where Teams Truly Thrive
• Everything You’ve Been Told About Psychological Safety is Wrong
• Why Your EDI Initiatives are Failing & How to Fix It
• Inclusive Communication: The Language of Belonging
• Leveraging Team Dynamics: The Human Side of Collaboration
• The Art of Creating Safe Spaces in the Workplace
• How to Measure Psychological Safety & What to do with the Data
• Inclusive Leadership: The Skills That Set Today’s Leaders Apart
• The LGBTQ+ Authentic Rainbow: Navigating Identity, Visibility & Allyship