Gina Battye

Founder and CEO of The Psychological Safety Institute. Global leader in workplace culture and inclusion. Author of The Authentic Organization. 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 programs that empower individuals to transform organizations 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 programs and a global audience of over 10 million. Her speaking engagements are catalysts for lasting change and organisational transformation. Testimonials “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’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 “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 “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’s Speaking Topics: ● Psychological Safety: The foundation of high performing teams ● Creating an Authentic Organization ● Bringing your Authentic Self to work ● Eradicating toxicity: Understanding the Levels of Organizational 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, and 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 and what to do with the data ● Inclusive Leadership: The skills that set today’s leaders apart ● The LGBTQ+ Authentic Rainbow: Navigating identity, visibility and allyship