ABOUT ME
Margarita Mayo is a recognized global expert in authentic leadership, organizational psychology, and trust. A top professor at IE Business School and author of award-winning books including Yours Truly and Confianza: La Revolución del Liderazgo Auténtico, she blends science, storytelling, and strategy to inspire leaders around the world.
Transforming organizations through authentic leadership
Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and Forbes, and she has been recognized by Thinkrs50 as one of today’s most influential leadership thinkers
THE POWER OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP: MY MOST REQUESTED TALKS
LEADERSHIP FORUM
Motivational keynote on Authentic Leadership and Corporate Culture Change delivered to over 1,500 CEOs, senior executives, and entrepreneurs, encouraging strategic thinking on the future of business at the Arcimboldi Theater in Milan, Italy.
FORUM ON TV MEDIASET ITALY
Interview about the Motivational Keynote at the Leadership Forum, alongside Marc Randolph, former CEO of Netflix, and Daniel Pink, New York Times bestselling author.
MOTIVATIONAL CONFERENCES
Margarita creates positive experiences that drive lasting change in individuals and company culture."
INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED
Award-winning author of the book Yours Truly on Authentic Leadership, recognized at the 2019 Business Book Awards in London.
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
“Margarita’s keynote was the highlight of our annual farewell event for Fulbright scholars. With her powerful communication style and authentic approach, she inspired the audience to reflect on leadership, success, and purpose. Her warmth, practical examples, and generosity in engaging with attendees left a lasting impression. A truly memorable talk that turned the event into a transformative experience.”
— Alberto López San Miguel, Executive Director, Fulbright Commission Spain. Madrid,
“Everyone I spoke with thought Margarita was a breath of fresh air, challenging ingrained notions about leadership. Her ‘3 H’s’ were memorable key takeaways, making her session a hit with the group.”
Ronald H. Szumigala, Jr. Director – RAI HQ -Biologis, Oncology, Merck
“Dr. Margarita Mayo’s keynote presentation was a standout highlight of our conference. She brought an incredible level of professionalism and dynamism that captivated everyone in the audience. Her insights provided tremendous value, enriching our attendees’ experience with practical knowledge and inspiring stories.”
Tali Nagler Kaufman, Global Event Producer at World Commerce & Contracting
“Thank you for the incredible interactive course with Dr. Margarita Mayo. Her positive energy had a powerful impact on all participants, helping them feel engaged and motivated for personal development.”
Georgina Hajjar, Master in Real State at IE University
“The course was highly informative and engaging. Margarita’s knowledge and close business examples helped me understand transformational leadership’s impact on organizational culture. Her fantastic teaching style greatly benefited my career.”
AlGhurair Group, Dubai
“Dear Professor Margarita, thank you for the outstanding Teambuilding course during the GOMBA 2022 face-to-face sessions. Your classes provided an incredible learning experience, going far beyond the academic content of the MBA program. I gained invaluable insights into personal, emotional, and social aspects of leadership and teambuilding, thanks to your engaging teaching methods and the 360° feedback exercises. Your expertise and inspiring approach made the learning process both enjoyable and deeply impactful.”