About Vanguard Voices
It started with a simple realization: workplaces are not working most effectively. Too many voices are silenced, harmful practices are brushed aside, and opportunities for transformation are left untapped. Empty promises around diversity, inclusion, and equity have become the norm, allowing a cycle of fear and silence to continue.
Vanguard Voices is leading a global, not-for-profit movement where psychological safety becomes the foundation of every workplace.
We believe that real change requires collective action and accountability from leaders, employees, and organizations alike. Through our programs, advocacy, and partnerships, we’re building a world where everyone can thrive at work.
Our Mission
To elevate the topic of psychological safety on workplace agendas through bold action and a unified voice.
We collaborate with organizations of all sizes to offer practical solutions, champion employee advocacy, and guide leaders in creating environments where people feel safe to speak up and contribute.
Through strategic alliances and impactful campaigns, we lead a global movement that empowers companies to support one another, drive sustainable profits, enhance brand reputations, and build a unified force for a better workplace future.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every workplace is a stronghold of psychological safety, where actions align with values, and every individual is empowered to contribute meaningfully.
Through deliberate efforts—from top leadership to front-line teams—we aim to reshape work environments into places where integrity, creativity, and mutual respect are not just encouraged, but expected.
In these environments, authenticity replaces corporate jargon, leadership is rooted in character rather than charisma, and the collective power of employees drives meaningful change, setting a new global standard for workplace culture.
What We Stand For
At Vanguard Voices, we believe that:
Psychological safety is essential and non-negotiable for creating environments where people can thrive.
Authentic leadership, rooted in values, integrity, and transparency, is key to building trust and fostering innovation.
Employee voices are the driving force behind true transformation, enabling organizations to grow and evolve.
Join the Movement
Vanguard Voices is more than another organization. Vanguard Voices is a global not-for-profit movement.
We are uniting individuals, leaders, and companies to make psychological safety the foundation of every workplace.
Ready to help drive change? Join us in creating workplaces where everyone feels empowered to speak up, contribute, and thrive.
The Founder’s Story
My mission is clear: to revolutionize workplace culture by making psychological safety non-negotiable. After decades of working across industries and continents, one undeniable truth became evident: individual efforts and well-meaning policies aren’t enough. True transformation requires all of us—leaders, employees, and organizations—to take responsibility and commit to collective action. Without accountability, nothing changes.
In 2019, while working at a global pharmaceutical company with over 100,000 employees, I founded a grassroots movement, the first of its kind in the organization. I know firsthand what it feels like to challenge the status quo in a corporate environment. We faced resistance, but through perseverance, the movement grew beyond expectations, laying the groundwork for what would later inspire Vanguard Voices.
Today, Vanguard Voices is a global movement that goes beyond one company. It’s driven by the belief that psychological safety must be a universal standard in every workplace. This is not just about creating new policies; it’s about building a culture of collective action and real accountability.
Having lived, worked, and traveled in nearly 40 countries, I’ve seen the strength that diversity brings and the harm caused when voices are silenced. Unchecked workplace abuse can stifle creativity, destroy morale, and hold back organizational growth. Vanguard Voices is my way of uniting individuals and organizations globally to create workplaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
This work goes beyond my corporate career, it’s my passion and my life’s purpose. This is more than a job - It’s a cause I believe in with everything I have.
And we’re just getting started.
Jessica Bensch
Founder of Vanguard Voices
