We help organizations grow by transforming their most significant barrier to growth, their talent.
AUDREY MCGUCKIN • SPEAKER • AUTHOR • CEO
AUDREY MCGUCKIN
AUTHOR, CEO-MCGUCKIN GROUP + WOTW
Audrey McGuckin facilitates and enables “aha moments” that help leaders transform their organizations and deliver outstanding business results. In 2021, McGuckin founded Women On Their Way (WOTW) to provide a new method for addressing organizational general inequality and creating lasting change.
Audrey has over three decades of experience cultivating talent, reimagining leadership, and transforming culture. As CEO of McGuckin Group, she has partnered with Fortune 100 organizations across 52 countries to design and deliver long-term talent planning processes. Her work ensures people, processes, and cultures align with business strategies.
Audrey spent over ten years as the Chief Talent Officer for Jabil, a $27 billion company. She has led over ten CEO Succession transitions, as well as DEI strategy work that resulted in double-digit growth for minority representation. She spent five years collaborating with Harvard Business School designing cutting-edge leadership programs for executives. serves as Founder and CEO of McGuckin Group and WOTW, and she has served as the program director for The Conference Board. She is a regular guest on Bloom TV, leading industry webinars, podcasts, as well as a featured speaker.
Clients say she has a straightforward and frank approach, and they know they’ll always get clear recommendations and solutions that are practical, executable, and innovative. Being a great leader in today’s world is harder than ever, and Audrey’s mission in life is to empower companies to make the right decisions and put the best talent frameworks in place to assure their team’s success. Audrey currently serves as Founder and CEO of McGuckin Group and WOTW, and she has served as the program director for The Conference Board. She is a regular guest on Bloom TV, leading industry webinars, podcasts, as well as a featured speaker.
Speaking Topics.
Audrey’s unique background enables her to help clients realize their strategic human capital ambitions in a practical, ‘no nonsense’ way
01. LEADING WITH AUTHENTICITY, HUMILITY AND HEART
A study by the Berkely Haas School suggests that this shortage of authentic leaders is due to overconfidence and feelings of infallibility that often accompany power. Your people deserve to feel connected and people connect to authenticity, yet this takes unique courage as a leader. Leaders join us as we share how to do this deeply personal work and how your bring others along on the journey.
02. LEADING THROUGH TRANSFORMATION CHANGE
According to Gartner, the typical organization today has undertaken five major firmwide changes in the past three years — and nearly 75% expect to multiply the types of major change initiatives they will undertake in the next three years. Yet half of change initiatives fail, and only 34% are a clear success. As the world evolves at an unprecedented pace, the art of leadership is undergoing a profound metamorphosis. In this era of relentless change, the ability to navigate uncertainty with confidence, is not just a skill; it’s a necessity.
03. UNLOCKING TRUST THROUGH BUILDING PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY
Compared with people at low-trust companies, people at high-trust companies report: 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29% more satisfaction with their lives, 40% less burnout (Harvard Business Review)Feb 23, 2024. If it’s so important how do you do this important work? Join us as we share the 5 keys to building trust and psychological safety with your teams.
04. LEADERSHIP IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
Explore the dynamic landscape of strategic leadership in today’s challenging environment. Gain insights into the essential qualities and decision-making processes that define resilient and effective leaders. Delve into the complexities of global issues, including international security and macroeconomic trends, and their impact on countries and organizations. We uncover the keys to making tough decisions and charting a course towards success amidst adversity.
05. ALIGNING YOUR TEAM TO YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY
Discover the power of synergy as we delve into the art of aligning your team with your business strategy. We explore practical strategies and proven techniques to ensure every member of your team is working in harmony towards shared goals. Learn how to foster cohesion, clarity, and commitment, ultimately driving your business towards greater success.
Clients
MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
“Audrey has the unique ability to shine a torch to guide you on your journey.”
CY LOW, VP Of Operations Jabil, Shanghai , China
“Audrey led our business as it grew from $82 million to $22 billion to bring the human aspect to our growth plans. In navigating all of this change, Audrey was always committed to being human-centered and helping our leaders through these significant transitions.”
MARK MONDELLO, CEO Jabil, St Petersburg Florida
“We couldn’t have accomplished our goals without Audrey and her team, their vision, passion and commitment to success. The McGuckin Group was very instrumental in planning, assessing, training and coaching the entire team globally and locally, during the most needed transformation.”
ERICH HOCH, EVP, Transformation, Hamburg, Germany
Clients
MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
“Audrey has the unique ability to shine a torch to guide you on your journey.”
CY LOW, VP Of Operations Jabil, Shanghai , China
“Audrey led our business as it grew from $82 million to $22 billion to bring the human aspect to our growth plans. In navigating all of this change, Audrey was always committed to being human-centered and helping our leaders through these significant transitions.”
MARK MONDELLO, CEO Jabil, St Petersburg Florida
“We couldn’t have accomplished our goals without Audrey and her team, their vision, passion and commitment to success. The McGuckin Group was very instrumental in planning, assessing, training and coaching the entire team globally and locally, during the most needed transformation.”
ERICH HOCH, EVP, Transformation, Hamburg, Germany
RECLAIMING THE FIRE IN YOUR BELLY
By Audrey McGuckin
Being a great female leader is harder than ever. In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly three million women left the U.S. workforce. Women face unique career challenges that include lacking confidence, playing small, working harder for less pay, and failing to strategize. Combined with social pressures, systemic issues, and family life, these hurdles are causing higher rates of burnout than ever before.
Reclaiming the Fire in Your Belly is a guide to strategically rekindle a powerful sense of ambition and strong determination to succeed. McGuckin’s unique approach for women leaders:
- reveals the biggest roadblock holding women back
- illuminates and eliminates old ideas
- helps uncover the landmines that often hamper career progression
- identifies the best path forward
By distilling thirty years’ worth of consulting wisdom, corporate experience, and practical knowledge, McGuckin provides readers with clear recommendations, actionable and strategic advice to maximize career momentum, and solutions that are tangible, executable, and innovative.
