Founder & Director of Your People Power, Author & Creator of Journals for Life, Former Head of UK Retail Customer Services for BT & UK Delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Gina Buckney’s Biography:
Gina Buckney is a leading corporate transformation and workplace wellbeing expert, recognised for helping organisations unlock the power of people, culture and performance. With more than 20 years of experience driving large-scale organisational change, Gina has built a reputation as an influential voice on leadership, wellbeing and creating thriving workplace cultures. A two-time TEDx Global Speaker and Founder and Director of Your People Power, Gina combines extensive corporate expertise with practical strategies that empower leaders and teams. She is hired as a speaker for her ability to translate transformational business experience into relatable, actionable insights that inspire lasting change.
Gina’s career began in major corporate environments where she quickly established herself as an exceptional leader in transformation and business operations. At just 27 years old, she became the youngest BT Contract Director, securing and leading the organisation’s largest managed service banking contract worth more than £400 million while overseeing 450 staff across global teams. Her career progressed through senior positions, including ‘A Player’ Project Manager at Barclays, IT Transformation Programme Manager at Lloyds Banking Group and later Head of UK Retail Customer Services for BT. These experiences gave Gina first-hand insight into leadership under pressure and managing large-scale organisational change.
Alongside her corporate achievements, Gina has developed a strong portfolio of initiatives focused on personal growth and wellbeing. In 2020, she became the author and creator of Journals for Life, designed to support positive thinking and personal development. In 2022, she achieved a distinction-level result of 96% in Emotional Intelligence and Empathy at Work from the University of California, Berkeley and was selected for Santander UK’s Breakthrough Women’s Business Leaders Mentoring Programme.
Beyond her executive and entrepreneurial achievements, Gina continues to advocate for inclusion and female leadership at a national and international level. In 2024, she was selected as a UK Delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, demonstrating her influence beyond the corporate sector. She has also spoken at high-profile events, including NatWest Women in Business Leadership programmes and developed the Your People Are Your Power programme, helping organisations understand the direct link between employee wellbeing, engagement and business success.
Gina Buckney’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Gina Buckney’s remarkable career:
- 2024 – Selected as a UK Delegate for the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, recognising her influence in leadership and advocacy.
- 2024 – Continued delivering keynote talks and workplace wellbeing programmes through Your People Power.
- 2022 – Passed the Emotional Intelligence and Empathy at Work qualification at the University of California, Berkeley with an outstanding score of 96%.
- 2022 – Selected to join Santander UK’s Breakthrough Women’s Business Leaders Mentoring Programme powered by Moving Ahead.
- 2020 – Authored and launched Journals for Life to support wellbeing, reflection and personal development.
- 2020 – Became Founder and Director of Your People Power, supporting organisations in workplace transformation and leadership development.
- 2014 – Worked as IT Transformation Programme Manager at Lloyds Banking Group, delivering major organisational change initiatives.
- 2010 – Served as Head of UK Retail Customer Services for BT, leading significant customer and people-focused operations.
- 2009 – Became BT’s youngest Contract Director at age 27, leading a £400m banking contract and managing 450 staff across global teams.
- 2006 – Held the role of ‘A Player’ Project Manager at Barclays, supporting strategic business performance programmes.
Videos
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Testimonials
“I just wanted to drop you a quick email to say how incredible Gina was at our event yesterday. She absolutely nailed the brief and brought such energy and professionalism to the event. We had great feedback from the attendees and quite honestly could not have wished for any more. Please pass on our thanks to Gina and we hope to work with her again in the future, we could not recommend her more within HSBC.” – Freya, Associate Director, HSBC
“The group enjoyed the talk given by Gina and seemed very happy with the service provided.” – Jocelyn, Director, Regent Travel & Incentives Ltd on behalf of XP Investimentos
“Working with Gina over the last few months has been a pleasure. Not only is she infectiously positive but she really took time to understand our business and our requirements for an engagement talk with Aegon colleagues. The session was well attended and really delivered what we needed it to, a talk on how delivering exceptional experiences in a busy environment is as much about looking after yourself as it is about looking after our customers. Thank you.” – Claire, Aegon
“Jen and I just wanted to say a big thank you for being part of our Festival. It was the perfect way to end it – your speech was heartfelt, thought-provoking and so relevant. I watched the crowd …… and they were captivated, it really, really resonated.” – Rebecca, Events & Awards Manager, Institute of Internal Communication
“Gina is an incredible speaker and really lifts the aura of the room with her presence. Gina really broke down the gender bias and opened up interesting conversations within the workplace. It’s important to see and hear role models like Gina to highlight how important diversity is and how her real life examples have made her the successful ambitious women she is. I think having Gina as part of a well-being programme is key for any company that is looking to take care of their employees. Thank you Gina for an eye opening session”. Steve, Director, Talent Acquisition and Development, Chemetall
“Gina went above and beyond to deliver the messages that we discussed in our prep session alongside her own experiences.” – Lee, Light Source BP
“I very much enjoyed your talk today at the CHC Conference, it was both powerful and moving” – Lesley, Management Consultant, CHC.
“Gina’s presentation was great, just what we wanted. It went down really well yesterday, we’ve received some really positive feedback! Please pass on a big thank you to Gina from us, and thanks to you too for organising it. We are very pleased with how it went, and I think we would like to use Gina again, we just need to think how and when” – Emma, EMEA Cares Programme Manager, Monster Energy Europe Limited
“Gina’s digital session around Mental Health & Wellbeing was outstanding. She constantly engaged with the crowd, shared lots of helpful tips and inspired us. We had a great time and it was a pleasure listening to Gina.” – Alina, People & Culture Manager, parcelLab
“Thank you very much for linking us with Gina and setting up/coordinating the talk with her. Can you pass on my thanks to Gina for the talk. I think it was pitched perfectly and really gave staff some great insights and tips on resilience to help us deal with change positively. Although there weren’t any questions asked at the session (even from my planted ones – don’t know what happened there!), there have been a lot of staff commenting on how much they enjoyed the talk – more than there have been for any of our other sessions, so I know the talk went down well” – Jaime, Homes for Haringey
“Everything went great! Participants were very engaged in the Q&A session. I’ve got feedback from the client and it was very engaging. So no doubt 100% success!” – Gosia, Senior Project Manager, MEA x EWENEMENT
“Thank you for sharing your journey. Your courage to be vulnerable and open about such personal experiences was incredibly powerful and inspiring. Thank you for encouraging us all to embrace our own vulnerabilities and prioritise our well-being.” – Kassa, Product Manager of Workplace Technology, Tesco
Speaking Topics
Gina Buckney’s Official Keynote Topics:
- The Skill of Being Agile to Change
- Empowering Your Talent Pool
- Building Winning Teams Through D&I
- The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Leaders in Today’s Society
- Workplace Wellbeing
- Workplace Wellbeing: Leaders
- The Power to TAP (Transform at Pace)
How Much Does Gina Buckney Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Gina Buckney?
Gina Buckney’s speaking fees typically reflect her exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.