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About Dr. Monica McGrath
Meet Monica
Dr. Monica McGrath is a seasoned professional coach and acclaimed author of "Learning From Business Leaders: A Coaching Memoir.” She began her academic journey in her mid-30s, balancing studies with raising two young children, and earned her Ph.D. within a decade. Launching her career close to 50, Dr. McGrath is passionate about helping professionals within an organization reposition themselves or relaunch. Her book serves as both a coaching guide and a toolkit, offering invaluable lessons and practical advice drawn from her extensive experience working with top executives.
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Learning From Business Leaders: A Coaching Memoir
"Learning From Business Leaders: A Coaching Memoir" addresses the unanticipated day-to-day challenges leaders face, such as unprepared team members, overbearing board members, difficult new hires, and unexpected travel. The book serves as a coaching guide and toolkit, capturing stories of executives who sought coaching and the lessons learned from their experiences. It offers practical tools, tips, reflections, and questions designed to help leaders navigate their roles effectively.
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Download a sample of the book or purchase your hardcover, paperback or Kindle copy on Amazon.
Recent Features
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Dr. Monica McGrath made a guest appearance on the Entrepreneur to Author podcast, hosted by Scott A. Macmillan. In this episode titled "Knowing Your Why for Writing and Learning from Leaders," Monica shares her journey of transitioning from a family business to earning her PhD and her subsequent career in leadership development at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Her approach, blending personal reflection and evidence-based management theory, has guided countless leaders in navigating their professional paths.
Who I Help
Monica McGrath places a strong emphasis on working with both women and men who are focused on career growth. From the new CEO to those who have stepped away from their role and are now considering getting back on their career track, she listens carefully to your ambitions and supports you as you consider your next steps.
She also provides coaching for those who feel stalled in their trajectory and want to move to the next level in their career.
If you run an organization – for-profit or non-profit – and want to better support your direct reports, Monica McGrath can assist you and help improve your team’s performance.
Research & Readings
Explore my latest findings and research in the areas of leadership, executive development, education, career growth and more.
Women's Career Development Phases
Career Development International
Vol. 10 No. 3, 2005
pp. 168-189
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Do these phases resonate with you?
1. Idealistic Achievement
2.Pragmatic Endurance
3. Reinventive Contribution
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