Fiona McDonnell

A natural storyteller

Fiona is an accomplished senior executive, author and award winning advocate for diversity and inclusive leadership, known for crafting bold visions and transforming business with a focus on simplicity and communication. She is passionate about motivating people with big picture ideas and distilling complex issues to get to the insights, and she loves bringing energy and humor to tough topics. She leverages her three decades of corporate experience with global brands across consumer goods and online marketplaces, along with her observations living in many countries and travelling widely, to bring fresh perspectives. Her core topics are careers, personal development, leadership and diversity & inclusion.

What sets Fiona apart is her ability to relate, to find inspiration in the strangest places and to translate complex concepts into easy to digest ideas, all with passion and authentic delivery.

Fiona speaks to small and large groups and has performed around the world on stage, webinar, TV and podcasts.

Fiona engages in speaking opportunities that complement her work as an active executive, and she can guarantee to bring her passion and experience to delight your audience, whether as an outside set of eyes, an author with a point of view, or simply someone who will listen, ask the right questions and definitely entertain you in the process.

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What people say

Engaging and inspirational

Captivating, and inspiring real change

I can confidently attest to Fiona's exceptional public speaking abilities. She is a natural communicator who consistently delivers presentations with clarity, confidence, and genuine passion. Her speaking style is both engaging and inspirational, drawing audiences in with her authentic approach and thoughtful delivery. Whether addressing small teams or large audiences, she has a remarkable ability to translate complex concepts into accessible insights.

VP Brand, Booking.com

Captivating, and inspiring real change

Fiona used her amazing storytelling, real life examples, and actionable insights, to empower our audience and inspire them to embrace their unique strengths to navigate career growth, embrace change and define their own work-life rhythm with confidence.

Her keynote was not only insightful but also super motivating, leaving attendees with a renewed sense of purpose and the courage to take control of their professional journeys.

Chair of the Board, Lean In Netherlands

Incredibly beneficial insights

Captivating, and inspiring real change

Incredibly beneficial insights

Fiona's webinar was a tremendous success with our alumni. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and the value she provided was evident. As an exceptional speaker, Fiona offered invaluable tools for self-reflection, understanding one's work, and identifying what truly matters. These insights are incredibly beneficial for anyone applying for new roles.

Leads University Business School