(E27) The psychological safety expert Gina Battye

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How safe is your organisation? I don’t mean the tick box health and safety compliance you need to meet. But how open is it for people to come to work as they are? Can people speak up? Do they feel confident in their role? As a leader do YOU feel safe?

In today’s episode I’m talking with Gina Battye an expert in psychological safety. Gina founded the Psychological Safety Institute and recently published a book ‘The Authentic Organisation’, you can find all the links in the shownotes, where you can also read more about Gina’s personal story and what led to her work in this area.

We explore exactly what is psychological safety, the five levels of culture, the relationships between culture and safety, signs that psychological safety is a problem in your organisation, tackling toxicity, and what people can do at an individual level to effect change.

About Gina

Gina Battye, Founder and CEO of the Psychological Safety Institute, is a global leader and trailblazer in workplace psychological safety. Through her pioneering work with the 5 Pillars and the Hierarchy of Psychological Safety, Gina has revolutionised the approach to inclusion, belonging and organisational culture. Her innovative methodologies have been embraced by multinational corporations worldwide, earning her reputation as a visionary leader in the field.

Resources and helpful links

• Psychological Safety Diagnostic Tool – Lux
• The Authentic Organization book (includes extract of Gina's story)
• The PSI Academy - join the free community
• Psychological Safety Institute
• Connect with Gina on LinkedIn

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