Building Psychologically Safe Cultures for High-Performing Teams!
Dr. Amber Gunner is a Certified Psychological Safety Practitioner and Workplace Culture Strategist who helps organizations build the kind of trust, communication, and resilience that teams need to thrive not just perform.
With expertise grounded in her signature KVAT, 4Ps, ASK, and SCAFFOLD frameworks, Dr. Gunner equips leaders and employees with the tools to engage in tough conversations, take ownership of solutions, and spark individual reflection and growth across their teams.
Her approach blends research-backed insight with human-centered strategy, empowering organizations to shift from surface-level functioning to cultures where people speak up, solve problems collaboratively, and grow through challenge, not in spite of it.
Whether she’s delivering a keynote, facilitating a leadership workshop, or guiding team transformation, her mission remains clear:
Create the psychological safety people need to contribute, connect, and lead together.
Why Psychological Safety?
In Google's Project Aristotle study, the highest-performing teams weren't defined by IQ, experience, or skill; it was psychological safety.Team members felt safe to speak up, ask questions, make mistakes, and challenge ideas without the fear of judgment or retaliation.Â
But when safety is missing? People go silent, and conflict goes unspoken. Performance may look strong, but slowly burnout, disengagement, and quiet resentment is growing. today’s high-pressure work environments, psychological safety isn’t a luxuryit’s a leadership strategy.
Psychological safety isn't just good for work, it's a leadership strategy for the future of work.Â
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SUPPORTIVE CORPORATE CULTURE
Speaking Programs
Dr. Amber Gunner’s most requested topic is typically delivered as 45-90 minute keynotes but can also be customized into half-day or full-day interactive sessions.Â
Psychological Safety utilizing the KVAT Safety Needs Framework. This topic looks at the hidden dynamics of burnout, disengagement, and fear based performance.Perfect for organizations who want to:
- Reduce quiet quitting and burnout at the root.
- Build a culture of trust, resilience, and performance.Â
- Equip managers with the tools to lead with clarity, feedback, and flexibility.
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Shift from one-size-fits-all policies to trust based leadership.Â
When leaders understand the unique safety needs of their team members, they can lead with clarity, empathy, and strategy creating environments where people feel safe to engage, innovate, and grow.
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WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
BUILD SAFER, SMARTER, MORE CONNECTED TEAMS
If you're seeking engaging, research-based workshops that strengthen communication, improve collaboration, and create psychologically safe team environments, you're in the right place.
Topics Include:
- The Conversation Before Conflict:Â A leadership training to help managers approach difficult conversations with skill, not silence.Â
- Fail Smarter by Building a Culture of Risk, Recovery, and Resilience: A training for leaders who want bold thinking without burnout.
- The Power of Asking For Help: A training for high performers, leaders, and teams who think they have to do it all.
From ERGs to executive teams, these sessions empower people to communicate more clearly, support each other more effectively, and lead with connection, not just compliance.
Let’s collaborate to create real change. Fill out the partnership form below to explore workshop opportunities and elevate connection in your workplace.
LET'S CONNECTIGNITE PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY & PERFORMANCE
For Teams and Leaders
BUILD A TEAM CULTURE THAT PERFORMS AND CARES
Great teams don’t just get the job done; they communicate honestly, handle tension skillfully, and grow through challenge without burning out. But that kind of culture doesn’t happen by chance. It takes intention, language, and leadership.
Dr. Amber Gunner offers custom team experiences that equip your people to:
- Strengthen trust through tone, repair, and recognition
- Have tough conversations without triggering conflict or shutdown
- Ask for help without shame and offer it without judgment
- Build accountability while preserving belonging
- Take risks that lead to growth, not fear of failure
This is ideal for:
- New or transitioning leadership teams
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Teams navigating high change or high growth
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ERGs and culture councils
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People leaders seeking a safer, more connected culture
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High-performance teams struggling with burnout or silence
Depending on your needs, Dr. Gunner can deliver a leadership retreat, Psychological Safety Assessments + Action Planning, Leadership Development Series, or Cohort Based Learning Experience.Â
Ready to create a memorable and meaningful experience?
Complete the form below to inquire about Dr. Gunner’s availability and see how her message can transform your next event.
AMAZING in so many ways! The workshop was engaging from start to finish.  Dr. Amber was so insightful, easy to follow, and provided information that was different...I think she brought attention to multiple aspects of burnout that many weren't aware of and that awareness is the first step towards positive change. She also provided steps to overcome major stressors."
____ Kendra P., Marketing Consultant
​Dr. Gunner took the time to listen and understand... The workshop material was very well put together and tailored for our company specific needs. It was perfect. The actual training material was great, because it contained tools and tips that folks could actually apply to their everyday lives."
____ Femi S., ERG Leader
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For general inquiries or to learn more about our coaching services or customized experiences for corporations and ERGs, please fill out the form below. Our dedicated team will be delighted to assist you and provide further information.