Farrah Khan: Workplace Wellness
Keynote speaker, psychological safety expert, and gender equity advocate Farrah Khan helps organizations build inclusive cultures, strengthen emotional intelligence, and create safer, more resilient workplaces.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Keynote speaker on psychological safety, workplace culture, and gender equity
- Member of Government of Canada Advisory Council on Gender-Based Violence
- Manager of Consent Comes First at Toronto Metropolitan University
- Founder of Possibility Seeds Consulting
- Formats: Keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, organizational consultant
- Audiences: Corporate leaders, HR teams, educational institutions, government organizations, and nonprofits seeking to build inclusive, safe, and high-performing workplace cultures.
- Outcomes:
- Build psychological safety and trust within teams and organizations
- Strengthen emotional intelligence and inclusive leadership practices
- Address workplace challenges such as burnout, disengagement, and cultural disconnect
- Travels from: Toronto, ON
- **Fee range: On Request
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Keynote Topics:
Cultivating Brave Spaces
From campuses, to workplaces, to our homes, there is an unprecedented dialogue in North America about sexual violence.
It’s time to explore how and what we have been taught about relationships, sex and justice. How do we flirt, handle rejection, or say yes to ourselves?
What do we do when we have a crush, learn a friend has caused harm, or things get weird in a relationship and maybe feel unsafe?
Building Consent Culture in the Workplace
From movie sets to bars to the boardroom, there is an unprecedented conversation about sexual harassment in the workplace happening in North America.
This interactive workshop is an opportunity to talk about sexual harassment and how the changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act impact employees.
Deep Breath: Self Care in Challenging Times
Self-care is the act of prioritizing one’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
It’s perfectly normal to grapple with what it means to take care of yourself when your communities are continuing to face challenging systemic issues.
Talent Short Bio
Farrah Khan is a distinguished keynote speaker, organizational expert, and gender equity advocate with over two decades of experience advancing conversations around psychological safety, workplace well-being, and gender-based violence prevention. Her work sits at the intersection of leadership development, organizational psychology, and social impact, making her a trusted voice for organizations seeking meaningful cultural transformation.
Farrah currently serves as the Manager of Consent Comes First at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and is a member of the Government of Canada’s Advisory Council on the Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence. She has also held leadership roles including co-chair of the Ontario Government Provincial Roundtable on Violence Against Women and board member of Girl Guides of Canada.
As the founder of Possibility Seeds Consulting, Farrah leads initiatives that support safer, more inclusive environments, including co-developing Courage to Act, Canada’s national framework to address gender-based violence in post-secondary institutions.
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Farrah Khan has spent two decades raising awareness about the intersections of gender-based violence and equity through education, policy, and advocacy.
She is a member of the Government of Canada’s Advisory Council on the Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence, former co-chair of the Ontario Government Provincial Roundtable on Violence Against Women, board member of Girls Guides of Canada and currently the manager of Consent Comes First at Ryerson University.
Farrah is also the founder of Possibility Seeds Consulting where she is currently co-leading the development of Courage to Act, the National Framework to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence At Post-Secondary Institutions.
Farrah Khan is a distinguished keynote speaker specializing in psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and workplace well-being. As a thought leader with extensive experience in fostering healthier and more productive work environments, Farrah has transformed countless organizations by equipping leaders and teams with actionable strategies to build trust, enhance collaboration, and create inclusive cultures. Her dynamic presentations resonate with diverse audiences, inspiring change and empowering individuals to thrive personally and professionally.
Farrah Khan’s expertise lies at the intersection of organizational psychology, leadership development, and mental health advocacy. With a deep understanding of human behavior and team dynamics, Farrah has spent over a decade researching and implementing strategies that promote psychological safety in the workplace.
Her academic background includes a master’s degree in Organizational Psychology and certifications in Emotional Intelligence and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). She has also published extensively on the topic, with her articles featured in respected industry journals and media outlets. This robust foundation, combined with her hands-on experience working with Fortune 500 companies, makes Farrah a trusted expert in her field.
Through her practical frameworks and evidence-based methods, Farrah helps organizations tackle the challenges of burnout, employee disengagement, and cultural disconnects. Her expertise is reflected in her ability to tailor her message to meet the unique needs of each audience, making her sessions both impactful and relevant.
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