Dr. Keith Dempsey
Culturally Responsive Therapist, Speaker, & Trainer
Psychological Safety Workshop
Transform Your Workplace Culture: Build Trust, Speak Up, and Thrive!
Are you still stuck in a work environment where you feel misunderstood, unappreciated, or unable to speak freely? Imagine a workplace where you feel safe to share your ideas, where respect, trust, and transparency are more than just buzzwords—they’re the foundation for success.
Join my interactive workshop, “Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety,” and learn how to transform your everyday work life into an environment that empowers everyone.
About Dr. Dempsey
Dr. Keith Dempsey is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, workshop trainer, and mental health professional with 25+ years of experience. A PhD graduate from Oregon State University and the first African American tenured professor at George Fox University, he is a leading expert in mental wellness, diversity, and racial trauma. As the founder of Keith Dempsey Counseling & Consulting LLC, he partners with organizations nationwide to deliver impactful training and keynotes that promote resilience, inclusion, and mental well-being. His work has earned prestigious national recognition, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award.
Objectives & Benefits
- Understand Key Concepts: Explore what true workplace culture and psychological safety mean and why they’re essential to a healthy work environment.
-Foster Respectful Communication: Learn practical techniques for listening, honest dialogue, and empathetic feedback that build strong, supportive teams.
- Build Trust & Transparency: Discover methods to enhance open decision-making and foster an environment of mutual respect where everyone feels secure.
- Empower Through Support: Gain insights into creating a consultative approach that makes every voice count and helps drive innovation.
If you’re ready to invest in a healthier work environment—one where psychological safety and positive culture work together to drive success—this workshop is for you.
What About Psychological Safety?
Do you remember that job you hated? Do you recall the boss you just couldn’t stand? Now, think about that job you absolutely loved—the one where both the workplace culture and leadership truly made a difference. Whether your memories lean toward the negative or the positive, it’s clear that workplace culture and psychological safety play a crucial role in shaping your day-to-day experience.
Work culture is essentially the vibe of your workplace—it’s the shared values, habits, and traditions that guide how work gets done every day. Psychological safety means feeling comfortable enough to speak up, share ideas, or admit mistakes without the fear of being judged. Since we spend so much time at work, being in an environment that supports open communication and well-being really matters. In fact, psychological safety and workplace culture must connect because when employees feel safe to share ideas and take risks, trust and innovation naturally thrive.
A key to building a healthier work environment is focusing on respectful communication. This means truly listening to your colleagues, engaging in honest dialogue, and addressing concerns with empathy. Coupled with trust and transparency—where decision-making is open and clear—everyone begins to feel secure and valued. Add in a supportive, consultative approach, where feedback is genuinely sought and considered, and you create a workspace where everyone is empowered to do their best work.
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As a former University Professor and Associate Dean in the Graduate School of Counseling, Dr. Dempsey has been an educator on the highest level. He gleans from his leadership experience, and mental health expertise to provide training in several areas.