An earlier career as a Further Education teacher, working with some of the most dangerous ex-offenders in the UK, Gina Battye has a first-hand experience of physical, mental and psychological safety. Especially when she was stalked by one of these incredibly dangerous men. Combined with her experience as part of the LGBTQ+ community, Gina knows the challenges these things can bring to everyday life, particularly in a work environment. When she moved into teaching at a college, she experienced homophobic bullying by her manager, no less. Not wanting to ‘out’ herself, she kept it hidden. Even after she reported it, she was told not to take it further. This stress caused her to leave this work and look into the importance of safe workplaces. Shockingly, no legislation is in place to ensure psychological safety in the workplace, and that’s what Gina aims to change.

Gina Battye LGBTQ+ Campaigner

Since 2010, Gina has frequently been working with the media and press to ensure psychological safety for everyone. She is a regular contributor to the BBC and is a member of the ITV News Diversity and Inclusion Panel. She created the ‘Playing it Gay’ guidelines, a structure used by production companies to ensure that straight actors deliver an authentic performance of an LGBTQ+ character.

Gina Battye in the media

Her television appearances have made her one of the most proficient and meaningful interviewers; she has spoken to Olympic Gold medallists, Hollywood actors, world record holders, best-selling authors, and top journalists.

She has appeared on BBC Radio, UK Health Radio, and Sky News, and contributed to Cosmopolitan, Diva, Forbes, Gay Star News, HR Magazine, Huffington Post, the Metro, Pink News, Psychologies, The Stage Magazine, The Telegraph, The Times, and Vice.

Gina Battye Charity Work

As well as her work on workplace safety, Gina is passionate about wildlife, sustainability, and national and international environmental causes. She particularly focussed on reforestation, lowering emissions, marine conversation, and turtle protection.

Gina Battye Corporate Work

Whilst she was teaching, Gina created the three-step system, the Authentic Self Process, which looked at how to bring your whole self to work. Gina created the 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety to provide companies with a framework for creating a psychologically safe environment. Employees use her diagnostic tool to provide leaders with a true understanding of how safe their workplace is.

And together, Gina helps companies of all sizes and countries to better their workplace psychological safety.

Gina Battye Keynote Speaking

As a child, Gina was terrified of speaking up – at home or school. To overcome her fear, she took up acting at age 11 but felt that, unless she was playing a character, she still couldn’t speak up. But now? Now, she’s a Speaker of the Year Award 2015 winner and speaks to thousands of people every week.

Gina Battye Keynote Speaking Topics

– Psychological Safety

– LGTBQ+

– My experience of ‘coming out’

– Homophobia in the Workplace

– Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

– Leadership and Teamwork

– Resilience

– Group Dynamics

– Media

– Mental Health

– Overcoming Obstacles

– Change and Innovation

– Sustainability and Environmentalism

Gina Battye Clients

AstraZeneca, Bank of America, Barclays, BNY Mellon, Co-Op, Elizabeth Arden, Experian, Facebook, FedEx, Gousto, GSK, HBOS Plc, IQVIA, Julius Bear, Lloyds Banking Group, Macquarie, Ministry of Defence, Molson Coors, Nestle, NHS, Revlon, UCB, University of Huddersfield, Vodafone, Yorkshire Water

Why Book LGTBQ+ Speaker Gina Battye

Gina is a true powerhouse, leader, and role model. When she speaks up, people listen. Combining her first-hand experience with world-class training, Gina Battye can change your life.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book world-renowned psychological safety speaker Gina Battye for your corporate event.

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