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Marshall Goldsmith
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Achieve lasting behavior change and gain insights from a renowned expert with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, speaker, leadership trainer, and author.


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Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is an expert in helping successful leaders achieve lasting behavior change. His practical and proven methods have attracted over 150 CEOs and their management teams. Dr. Goldsmith offers speeches on various topics, including global leadership, women in leadership, and coaching for leadership. He has authored several books, including "What Got You Here Won't Get You There" and "Succession: Are You Ready?" In recognition of his influence in the business world, he has been named one of the most influential business thinkers by The Times and Forbes. Dr. Goldsmith has worked with over 120 major CEOs and served on the Board of the Peter Drucker Foundation. He has also volunteered his expertise to organizations such as the US Army, Navy, Girl Scouts, and the American Red Cross.
Topics, sessions and talks
The next generation.
Increasing meaning, happiness, and employee engagement.
Developing ourselves, coaching our people, and building engagement.
Creating behavior that lasts, becoming the people and organizations we want to become.
Helping successful people get even better.
Marshall brings unparalleled expertise in leadership and behavior change, having guided over 150 CEOs and their teams toward success. His proven methods and insights, drawn from working with top global leaders and organizations, can transform your team's approach to leadership and performance. Booking him as a speaker offers your business the unique opportunity to learn from one of the most influential thinkers in the business world, ensuring lasting positive change.
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Marshall Goldsmith draws on documented case work with over 150 CEOs to ground his sessions in real leadership behaviour change, translating that experience into practical frameworks for coaching, engagement, and succession.
Marshall Goldsmith specialises in global leadership, coaching for leadership, and employee engagement and meaning at work. He has been named one of the most influential business thinkers by both The Times and Forbes, and has worked with over 120 major CEOs on lasting behavioural change.
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