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Insightful. Intelligent. Unforgettable.

Recognised by Global Excellence Awards as Speaker of the Year, 2026 - Workplace Performance

Gina Buckney is an international keynote speaker who brings together enterprise transformation, neuroscience, human performance and real-world leadership experience to challenge perspectives and change how people think.

Gina Buckney Keynote Speaker

With a career spanning major global organisations, complex transformation programmes and leadership at scale, Gina brings substance, sharp insight and a refreshingly human perspective to the stage.

Her keynotes are thought-provoking, engaging and grounded in the realities people face at work and in life. No generic motivation. No corporate clichés. Just ideas that challenge thinking, open up new perspectives and give audiences something meaningful to take away.

Three signature keynotes. Tailored to your audience.

Signature Keynotes

Every organisation, event and audience is different. These three signature keynotes provide the starting point for a bespoke experience, shaped around your objectives, your people and the outcomes you want to achieve.

THE POWER TO TRANSFORM AT PACE

Change. Transformation. Momentum.

Organisations invest heavily in transformation, technology and delivery. But transformation doesn't happen simply because a strategy has been announced or a new system has been implemented. It happens when people understand the change, engage with it and are ready to move forward.

Drawing on extensive enterprise leadership and transformation experience, Gina explores the human side of organisational change and why the way people think, feel and respond can determine the pace of progress.

This keynote challenges conventional approaches to change and invites leaders to rethink how they bring people with them, building the alignment and momentum needed to turn transformation ambition into meaningful progress.

Ideal for: Executive leadership events, transformation programmes, corporate conferences and organisations navigating significant change, restructuring or technological disruption.

REBOOT — FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE™

Think Better. Perform Better. Lead Better.

We understand how to upgrade our technology. But how often do we stop to consider the system behind our own thinking?

Drawing on her Mental Reboot Code™ and her book, Think of Your Mind Like a Computer, Gina uses the familiar language of technology to explore how the mind processes information, manages cognitive load and influences performance.

From mental overload and competing priorities to the thinking patterns that shape decisions and behaviour, this keynote offers a fresh perspective on how we operate under pressure and what it takes to think more clearly in demanding environments.

Accessible, engaging and grounded in practical concepts, REBOOT invites audiences to reconsider the relationship between how they think and how they perform.

Ideal for: Leadership teams, high-performing professionals, corporate conferences and organisations focused on human performance, decision-making and the future of work.

WOMEN WHO LEAD

Confidence. Credibility. Influence.

Leadership is about more than earning a title or securing a seat at the table. It's about having a voice, building influence and creating the conditions in which talent can thrive.

Drawing on real-world leadership experience, Gina explores the challenges and opportunities facing women as they build their careers, navigate organisational dynamics and progress into positions of leadership.

With honesty, intelligence and a refreshingly human perspective, this keynote examines confidence, credibility, visibility and the role organisations play in enabling women to lead and succeed.

Designed to challenge assumptions and encourage meaningful conversations, Women Who Lead speaks to both the individual and the organisation, recognising that leadership progression is shaped by personal agency and the environments in which people work.

Ideal for: Women's leadership events, International Women's Day programmes, leadership development initiatives and organisations committed to developing and progressing female talent.

Trusted to Speak for Global Organisations

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Gina is trusted to deliver keynotes and talks for some of the world’s most recognised organisations, including global corporates and institutions such as HSBC, Microsoft, Amazon and the British Army.

Her experience spans enterprise transformation, technology, leadership and customer operations, bringing a depth of real-world understanding to the challenges facing modern organisations.

That experience informs every engagement, but Gina's speaking style is never corporate or detached. She makes complex ideas accessible, connects with audiences through relatable stories and challenges people to see familiar problems differently.

The result is a keynote that speaks to the realities of the audience, not just the theory behind the topic.

Watch Gina Speak

See Gina in action across corporate events, keynotes and live audiences.

Watch Gina's TEDx talk — 54,000+ views

Bespoke by Design

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A signature keynote provides the starting point. The experience itself is shaped around your event.

Gina works with organisers to understand their audience, the challenges they are facing and what the event needs to achieve. This briefing process informs the content, examples and emphasis, ensuring the keynote is relevant to the people in the room.

Available formats include:

In-person and virtual keynote presentations
Corporate conferences and summits
Executive and leadership events
Women's leadership programmes
Panels and fireside conversations
Bespoke speaking engagements

Whether the objective is to shift perspectives on transformation, explore the future of human performance or inspire the next generation of women leaders, each engagement is designed around the brief.

What Clients Say

Gina's talks have been delivered to audiences across global businesses, major institutions and industry events. Here's what clients and audiences have said about working with her.

HSBC

“Gina was incredible at our event. She absolutely nailed the brief and brought such energy and professionalism. We had great feedback from the attendees and quite honestly could not have wished for any more. We hope to work with her again in the future and could not recommend her more within HSBC.”

Freya, Associate Director, HSBC

EDF Energy — The Barbican, London

Following Gina's keynote at The Barbican, audience feedback included:

“Gina's speech — she was amazing and very inspiring.”

“It was very empowering.”

“Loved the guest speaker.”

“Good to have external speakers with different perspectives.”

Audience feedback, EDF Energy

Institute of Internal Communication — Annual Conference

“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

Chemetall / BASF

“Gina is an incredible speaker and really lifts the aura of the room with her presence. Gina broke down gender bias and opened up interesting conversations within the workplace. Her real-life examples were powerful, and having Gina as part of a wellbeing programme is key for any company looking to take care of its employees.”

Steve, Director, Talent Acquisition and Development, Chemetall

Tesco Technology

“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, Workplace Technology, Tesco

Formats

Gina Buckney Speaker x Puma Investments Gina is available for:

✔ Keynote talks (in-person & virtual)
✔ Conferences & summits
✔ Corporate and private events
✔ Leadership retreats
✔ Panels and fireside conversations

Each talk is tailored to the audience, energy, and outcome.