Gina Battye is a trailblazer in the realm of workplace psychological safety, spearheading transformative change through her role as Founder and CEO of the Psychological Safety Institute. Her career trajectory has established her as a captivating speaker, acclaimed author of ‘The Authentic Organization: How to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace’ - a finalist for the Business Book Awards - and a relentless advocate for cultivating psychologically safe work environments.
Gina's journey began unconventionally, as she fearlessly navigated the challenges of working with some of the most dangerous criminals in Northern England. In 2004, she was stalked by a dangerous man. However, it was in her next role in a Further Education college where Gina experienced first-hand the detrimental effects of workplace homophobia from her manager. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Gina navigated the pressures and challenges that being LGBTQ+ in the workplace can bring. When she reported the bullying to HR, they told her not to progress the case because it would highlight her sexual orientation to her colleagues and peers. The manager was promoted.
These experiences ignited Gina’s commitment to cultivating psychologically safe workplaces, leading her to develop the world-renowned 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety. Through the 5 Pillars and the Hierarchy of Psychological Safety, Gina has revolutionised the way organisations approach inclusion, belonging and culture. Her innovative methodologies have been embraced by multinational corporations around the globe, earning her recognition as a visionary leader in the field.
Gina is a tireless thought leader, known for delivering compelling talks that not only educate but drive meaningful action. With first-hand experience in frontline roles within probation services and education, she shares powerful, deeply personal stories from some of the toughest workplace environments - where she personally faced stalking, homophobic bullying and gaslighting. These experiences underpin her mission to champion true inclusion and cultural change across industries.
At the Psychological Safety Institute, Gina and her team are dedicated to challenging and transforming outdated workplace cultures, advocating for psychological safety to be integrated into workplace legislation worldwide. The Institute’s methodologies, including the 5 Pillars and the cutting-edge diagnostic tool Lux, are widely recognised for cultivating thriving, inclusive environments. In collaboration with the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, the Institute leverages elite social science expertise to diagnose and resolve complex workplace issues.
In 2024, Gina published her acclaimed book ‘The Authentic Organization’, where she outlines how large businesses can embed psychological safety at scale. She has also developed CPD-accredited training programmes that empower individuals and leaders alike to transform organisations from within. Her strategic consultancy work with global brands continues to drive sustainable change and raise the bar for workplace culture.
Backed by a Speaker of the Year award, a global audience of over 10 million, and a history of sold-out programmes, Gina’s influence spans continents. Through widespread media coverage and prominent speaking engagements, she inspires individuals to embrace their authentic selves, creating a ripple effect that transforms entire workplaces. Partnering with Gina is not just about a keynote - it’s a catalyst for lasting change, authentic leadership and organisational excellence.
In January 2024 we sat down virtually with Gina Battye and discussed her top tips for businesses looking to improve psychological safety and inclusivity in the workplace. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Gina Battye.
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Books
How to Beat the Biscuit Tin Blues
The Authentic Organization: How to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace
Gina Battye's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Bringing Your Authentic Self to Work
- Creating an Authentic Organisation
- Eradicating Toxicity: Understanding the Levels of Organisational Culture
- Everything You’ve Been Told About Psychological Safety Is Wrong
- How to Cultivate Environments Where Teams Truly Thrive
- How to Measure Psychological Safety - and What to Do with the Data
- Inclusive Communication: The Language of Belonging
- Inclusive Leadership: The Skills That Set Today’s Leaders Apart
- Leveraging Team Dynamics: The Human Side of Collaboration
- Psychological Safety: The Foundation of High-Performing Teams
- The Five Pillars of Psychological Safety
- The Art of Creating Safe Spaces in the Workplace
- The Hierarchy of Psychological Safety: Building a Culture of True Belonging
- The LGBTQ+ Authentic Rainbow: Navigating Identity, Visibility, and Allyship
- Why Your EDI Initiatives Are Failing - and How to Fix Them
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Gina was very engaging and delivered a lot of valuable, insightful and thought-provoking content - we received very positive feedback from participants and she definitely allowed us to start a very important conversation across the business. Gina has a very natural and approachable demeanour, and clearly is a passionate and knowledgeable advocate of psychological safety, representation and authenticity – she absolutely delivered on all expectations in terms of our event’s desired outcomes. She was a pleasure to engage with and get to know her. Thank you for your recommendation and coordination to support our event." – Agata, Division Human Resources Manager, Engine and Mobile Filtratin, EMEA
"Please thank Gina for her time today. It was a really great run-through of psychological safety and certainly gave HR and colleagues food for thought on how we continue to drive an inclusive culture." – Amundi Investment Solutions
"Gina was a guest speaker at an event in AstraZeneca. Gina delivered an interactive conversation on the topic of bringing your whole self to work and LGBT inclusion. The feedback was extremely positive and I would highly recommend working with Gina on any corporate event relating to inclusion, diversity and LGBT topics." – AstraZeneca
"Gina has an infectious personality! She speaks with such authority on her subject and is not reserved in sharing her knowledge and experience. She inspires all who have the privilege of hearing her speak." – Beverly, Nestle
"Gina touches our audiences in a way I have never seen before. Her electric presence, combined with her humour, passion and energy, inspires everyone in the room." – Cathy, Director, UK
"Gina is fun and focused." – Dr Joe, Law Of Attraction Expert, Featured in The Secret
"Gina’s presentation in front of a room full of professional speakers was punchy, passionate and proficient." – Eilidh, Past President, The Professional Speaking Association
"Gina was fantastic at accommodating our specific needs, speaking with professionalism and clarity. We received excellent feedback from attendees and would happily work with her again." – Helen, Lloyds Banking Group
"A colleague from Lloyd’s Banking Group and I approached Gina with a brief for a session and what we would like to cover. Gina was fantastic at accommodating this and recommending her 5 pillars of Psychological Safety. The session went extremely well and Gina spoke with professionalism, personable and easy to understand. We received excellent feedback from attendees and would happily work with Gina again!" – Helen, Lloyds Banking Group
"Gina’s sessions are a game-changer. Her energy, engaging style and ability to create a safe space for open discussion leave teams inspired and motivated. She delivers practical insights that drive real cultural change. Highly recommend her for any corporate event!" – HR Leadership Team, AstraZeneca
"Thrilled to have hosted Gina at IQVIA to present her psychological safety framework. Gina was great to work with, very collaborative from the outset and willing to focus her content on addressing our specific needs (promoting psychological safety whilst working remotely). Feedback from attendees was unanimously positive and I personally found the session impactful and inspiring." – Nacho, IQVIA
"I had the pleasure of meeting and working with this amazing woman last week … She is phenomenal!" – Nancy, Founder, Women’s Prosperity Network USA
"Gina was great. We loved her enthusiasm, passion and energy. Very collaborative process. Felt she really listened to what we were trying to achieve and do. She obviously does a lot of public speaking, which sometimes might come a bit repetitive for her, but we never got that impression, she was there on the day with full gusto and engagement. It was really enjoyable working with her, you automatically feel happier in her company. She was organised, clear and pragmatic. If opportunity arises, we certainly would welcome working with Gina again!" – Ogier
"Gina is a force to be reckoned with in her field. Her work is still referenced by senior leaders and managers as the go-to guide, towards creating a more inclusive and psychologically safe workplace for LGBTQ+ employees. The 2 modules she created on psychological safety and LGBTQ + support in the workplace, together with the time she spent with our executive team running sessions on inclusive leadership have been invaluable. We continue to use her modules as part of OSTC’s onboarding program. Her passion, delivery and work ethic are admirable and inspiring." – Faizah, Head of D&I and Talent Development, OSTC
"Gina recently hosted a session for us around being your authentic self in the workplace. Our colleagues who attended left feeling inspired & more engaged with the business & Gina kindly offered colleagues a follow-up session free! The feedback we had from colleagues has been amazing & we are hoping to do more work with Gina in the future. Any business serious about Diversity & Inclusion would aim to create a culture where people can perform & be their personal best. This was a great session on the journey to achieving that." – Yorkshire Water
"Your talk was fantastic and very inspiring….to be honest the first thing to inspire me in an extremely long time." – Suzie, Finance Consultant, Lincoln
"We are very happy with Gina's talk. She managed to give very practical examples that our employees can understand and adopt." – Mariana, ESG Social & DEI Program Assistant, SoftwareOne
"Gina motivates business leaders & professionals to achieve their full potential." – Mike, Real Estate, USA
"Tiny but with a lot of power!" – Yvonne, Marketing Strategist, USA
- 2024 – Author of ‘The Authentic Organization: How to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace’ - finalist for the Business Book Awards
- 2024 – Nominated for the Global Diversity Initiative Award at the British Diversity Awards
- 2024 – Launched CPD-accredited training programmes to embed psychological safety in organisations
- 2023 – Nominated to the Diversity Power List by the Inclusive Awards
- 2023 – Finalist for the D&I Consultancy of the Year award at the Inclusive Awards
- 2022 – Finalist for the Positive Role Model Award for LGBT at the National Diversity Awards
- 2018 – LGBT Columnist for PinkNews
- 2015 – Winner of Speaker of the Year award
- 2014 – Author of How to Beat the Biscuit Tin Blues
- 2010 – Founded the Psychological Safety Institute - Founder & CEO
- Creator of the 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety and Lux – the psychological safety diagnostic tool for organisations
- Developed the Hierarchy of Psychological Safety, revolutionising approaches to workplace inclusion and culture
- Strategic partner with the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, applying social science to diagnose and resolve complex workplace issues
- Judge for the Inclusive Awards
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