{"id":6227,"date":"2017-10-17T10:50:06","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T10:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.margaritamayo.com\/?page_id=6227"},"modified":"2025-06-26T11:14:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:14:51","slug":"the-author","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.margaritamayo.com\/en\/the-author\/","title":{"rendered":"The Author"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;6646&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; color_overlay=&#8221;#000000&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;700&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#dddddd&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-5-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Margarita Mayo, PhD&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Keynote Speaker | Award-Winning Author | Leadership Psychologist | Expert in Applied Social Neuroscience<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Helping organizations thrive through authentic leadership<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]Hi, I am Margarita Mayo. I help leaders unlock their most human advantage\u2014authenticity.<\/p>\n<p>My work lives at the intersection of <strong>science and leadership<\/strong>. Whether I am researching the neuroscience behind trust, speaking to global audiences, or coaching senior executives, my mission is clear:<br \/>\nTo turn psychological insights into practical tools that help people <strong>lead with purpose, connect deeply, and grow boldly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I focus on three areas:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research<\/strong> \u2013 I apply social neuroscience to understand how leaders can build <strong>human and social skills<\/strong> that matter most today: emotional intelligence, trust, empathy, and meaningful relationships. Because the future of leadership is not artificial\u2014it is profoundly human.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaking<\/strong> \u2013 My keynotes are crafted to spark transformation. I inspire professionals to <strong>think differently, feel more confident<\/strong>, and <strong>take intentional action<\/strong>. Audiences walk away with a new mindset\u2014and a new map\u2014for how to build human and social capital in a world that thrives on connection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Executive Coaching<\/strong> \u2013 I work with leaders to help them become <strong>more intentional, authentic, and future-ready<\/strong>. Together, we design personal growth strategies that align who they are today with who they aspire to be tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>What made you successful in the past may not be what will make you thrive in the future.<br \/>\nThat\u2019s why leadership today is not about being the smartest in the room\u2014it is about building trust, creating belonging, and <strong>leading others by being fully yourself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Because at the end of the day, <strong>our brain is wired for connection<\/strong>. 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As a <strong>Fulbright scholar at Harvard<\/strong> and a long-time professor at <strong>IE Business School<\/strong>, I have spent over 25 years researching what makes leaders truly human and effective. 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A top-ranked professor at IE Business School in Madrid and a trusted speaker at international stages, Margarita brings a rare combination of <strong>academic rigor and real-world relevance<\/strong>. Her mission: to help leaders lead with purpose, build trust, and create cultures where people\u2014and performance\u2014flourish.<\/p>\n<p>With the clarity of a psychologist and the heart of a storyteller, Margarita turns science into human strategy. Her keynotes do not just inform\u2014they <strong>transform<\/strong>. Whether in the boardroom or on stage, she delivers <strong>fresh, evidence-based insights<\/strong> that challenge assumptions and inspire action.<\/p>\n<p>She is the author of the award-winning book <em>Yours Truly: Staying Authentic in Leadership and Life<\/em>, and the Spanish edition <em>Confianza: La Revoluci\u00f3n del Liderazgo Aut\u00e9ntico<\/em>. Her work has been featured in <strong>Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and Forbes<\/strong>, and recognized by <strong>Thinkers50 Radar<\/strong> as one of the world\u2019s most promising management thinkers.<\/p>\n<p>A Fulbright Scholar at Harvard and a top educator in executive development, Margarita has worked with clients including <strong>Novartis, Merk, ABB, TotalEnergies, ArcelorMittal, and the United Nations<\/strong>\u2014helping leaders navigate complexity, unlock talent, and lead lasting change.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750928811780{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 30px;\">A Global Academic Journey of Learning, Collaborating, and Shaping Minds<\/p>\n<p>From UPenn, Harvard, and SUNY Buffalo to Ivey, Lancaster, Concordia, ESMT Berlin\u2014and at IE Business School since 2000. 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