Kay Formanek MBA

Psychological safety is not about harmony — it’s about creating a space for feedback, disagreement, learning, and high performance. Kay draws on Amy Edmondson’s work, illustrated with real-world case studies, to help leaders and teams recognize when psychological safety is weak and how to restore it.

Formats: Keynote or Workshop

Diverse perspectives translate into performance only in inclusive environments. Kay examines the leadership behaviors that create (or destroy) inclusive cultures, showing that leaders account for over 70 % of how inclusive an environment is perceived. She offers diagnostic tools and leadership practices to embed inclusion in everyday work.

Formats: Keynote or Workshop.

Allyship is action — using your positional advantages (experience, voice, network) to support others facing barriers. Kay unpacks the notion of allyship through stories, self-assessments (the “ally continuum”), and concrete tactics. The session includes exploration of microaggressions, in-group/out-group dynamics, and how observers can “call in” or “call out” constructively.

Formats: Keynote or Workshop

Many organizations struggle with backlash or vague D&I efforts because the “why” is not clearly tied to mission and strategy. Kay helps organizations articulate the strategic case for diversity — linking inclusion with innovation, decision-making, retention, and mission.  She shares examples from commercial and non-profit sectors.

Formats: Keynote or Workshop

Bias is a normal human function; recognizing that is the first step. Kay explores System 1 / System 2 thinking, common biases in talent and decision-making, and methods to detect and mitigate bias at individual, team, and systemic levels. She also leads a certification track in bias mitigation for those who want deeper training.

Formats: Keynote, Workshop, or Multi-session Learning Track.