Gina Battye

Gina Battye is a trailblazer in the realm of workplace psychological safety, spearheading transformative change through her role asFounder and CEO of the Psychological Safety Institute. Her career trajectory has established her as a captivating speaker,acclaimed authorof ‘The Authentic Organization: How to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace’- afinalist 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 aFurther Education collegewhere 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 todevelop theworld-renowned 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety. Through the 5 Pillars and theHierarchy 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.