Barbara McMahon

Biography

Barbara is a distinguished executive coach and leadership development expert with a Master Corporate Executive Coach designation. Her foundation as a psychotherapist, combined with over two decades of executive coaching experience, positions her as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across industries. Barbara also has 20 years of experience as a graduate psychology instructor, teaching systems theory, communication, and group dynamics, further enriching her holistic approach to leadership development.

Barbara’s areas of expertise include leadership development, team building, change management, mindfulness training, fostering strategic partnerships, and guiding executives through transitions. She works extensively with university health centers, multinational corporations, governments, non-profits, and startups. Her clients span diverse functions such as IT, engineering, R&D, marketing, and communications, reflecting her versatility and ability to tailor solutions to unique organizational needs.

As a sought-after keynote speaker and trainer, Barbara has developed and led programs such as Women in Leadership, Mastering Resilience, Positive Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, and Time to Think. Her workshops and consulting engagements are valued by organizations worldwide, including those in healthcare, technology, high-risk professions, mental health, defense, and education.

Barbara’s client portfolio is both extensive and impressive. It includes the University of Michigan Medical Center, Johnson & Johnson, Intuitive Surgical, Nektar Therapeutics, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Yahoo/Oath, Intel, Bechtel Engineering, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Federal Reserve, and many others. She is passionate about empowering leaders to achieve personal and organizational transformation, leveraging her deep expertise and global experience to create lasting impact.

Niche Areas of Expertise

• C-Suite
• Change Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Mindfulness
• Team Effectiveness
• Intercultural Communications
• Leaders in Transition
• Onboarding
• Women & Leadership

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Languages

• English