Creating cultures where people can show up whole.
The Psychological Safety Studio™ helps organizations and teams build cultures of care, belonging, and psychological safety — where well-being and authenticity are not buzzwords, but business essentials.
Through keynotes, workshops, and leadership coaching, Whitley helps HR teams, DEI leaders, and Employee Resource Groups bridge the gap between performance and people. Drawing from her background in mental health, organizational wellness, and cultural belonging, her sessions blend research, reflection, and actionable tools leaders can use immediately.
When employees feel safe to show up as themselves, they think more creatively, collaborate more openly, and stay longer. That’s what true belonging creates.
What Organizations Gain
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Healthier, more connected teams
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Leaders skilled in empathy & psychological safety
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Practical frameworks to prevent burnout & strengthen belonging
Popular Keynotes & Trainings Include:
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The Superwoman Syndrome: Healing the Pressure to Prove
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Beyond Burnout: Building a Culture of Care
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Belonging by Design: Inclusive Teams That Thrive
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Rest as Resistance: Redefining Strength in Leadership
Speaking Engagements
Suggested modules include:
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Burnout Prevention for Black Women Leaders
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The Hidden Emotional Labor of High Achievement
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Belonging and Emotional Safety in the Workplace
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Leadership Wellness for Inclusive Cultures
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Rest as Resistance: Reclaiming Energy in Work
All programs are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and built with cultural competence.
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Healthier, more connected teams
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Leaders skilled in empathy & psychological safety
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Practical frameworks to prevent burnout & strengthen belonging
Popular Keynotes & Trainings
90-Minute Keynote or Workshop
A high-energy, immediately applicable session introducing the ROOTED framework for psychological safety and sustainable performance. Ideal for kick-offs, wellness days, ERG events, and conferences.
INCLUDES:
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Interactive presentation with framework overview Q&A and audience engagement
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Digital takeaway toolkit for all participants
BEST FOR: Full staff, ERGs, sororities, nonprofits, higher ed
Speaking Engagements
Suggested modules include:
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Burnout Prevention for Black Women Leaders
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The Hidden Emotional Labor of High Achievement
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Belonging and Emotional Safety in the Workplace
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Leadership Wellness for Inclusive Cultures
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Rest as Resistance: Reclaiming Energy in Work
All programs are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and built with cultural competence.
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Healthier, more connected teams
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Leaders skilled in empathy & psychological safety
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Practical frameworks to prevent burnout & strengthen belonging
Starting at $1,500
TIER 1
The Introduction
Half-Day or Full-Day Training
A transformative, hands-on experience that moves beyond awareness into action. Teams leave with a shared language, practical tools, and a concrete plan for building psychological safety.
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Pre-session organizational assessment
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Half-day (3 hrs) or full-day (6 hrs) facilitated training Customized activities and group work
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Participant workbook and toolkit
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Post-session resource guide
BEST FOR: Leadership teams, full staff, ERG intensives
Speaking Engagements
Suggested modules include:
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Burnout Prevention for Black Women Leaders
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The Hidden Emotional Labor of High Achievement
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Belonging and Emotional Safety in the Workplace
-
Leadership Wellness for Inclusive Cultures
-
Rest as Resistance: Reclaiming Energy in Work
All programs are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and built with cultural competence.
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Healthier, more connected teams
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Leaders skilled in empathy & psychological safety
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Practical frameworks to prevent burnout & strengthen belonging
Starting at $4,500
TIER 2
The Deep Dive
Two-Day Intensive + 30-Day Follow-Up
The most comprehensive offering. A two-day immersive training experience followed by a 30-day accountability check-in to support real culture change — not just a one-time event.
INCLUDES:
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Pre-engagement organizational assessment Two full days of facilitated training
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Leadership coaching track (separate session) Staff-wide participant toolkit
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30-day virtual check-in and Q&A session Custom implementation recommendations
BEST FOR: Organizations committed to lasting culture change
Speaking Engagements
Suggested modules include:
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Burnout Prevention for Black Women Leaders
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The Hidden Emotional Labor of High Achievement
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Belonging and Emotional Safety in the Workplace
-
Leadership Wellness for Inclusive Cultures
-
Rest as Resistance: Reclaiming Energy in Work
All programs are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and built with cultural competence.
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Healthier, more connected teams
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Leaders skilled in empathy & psychological safety
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Practical frameworks to prevent burnout & strengthen belonging
Starting at $10,000
TIER 3
The Signature Experience
1:1 or Small Group
Private coaching for leaders who want to build psychologically safe teams and lead from a place of sustainability. Can be added to any package or booked independently.
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Individual or group sessions (60–90 min)
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Customized framework application
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Accountability and strategy support
BEST FOR: Managers, directors, senior leaders, HR professionals
Speaking Engagements
Suggested modules include:
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Burnout Prevention for Black Women Leaders
-
The Hidden Emotional Labor of High Achievement
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Belonging and Emotional Safety in the Workplace
-
Leadership Wellness for Inclusive Cultures
-
Rest as Resistance: Reclaiming Energy in Work
All programs are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and built with cultural competence.
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Healthier, more connected teams
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Leaders skilled in empathy & psychological safety
-
Practical frameworks to prevent burnout & strengthen belonging
Starting at
$500/session