Develop Leaders Who Think Better,

communicate clearly and perform

at a Higher Level

Practical, tool-driven training and coaching that builds real capability – not just awareness.

No fluff. No theory overload.
Just the mindset and tools your people need to step up and deliver.

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Fiona McKay is more than just an instructor; she’s a beacon of excellence, a mentor, and a true inspiration. Anyone fortunate enough to have her as an instructor will undoubtedly emerge better equipped, better informed, and better prepared to tackle whatever challenges lie ahead. Don’t miss the chance to learn from the best. Fiona McKay is an opportunity that should never be missed.

Paul Briganti, VP, ABC Washington

With >10 years experience delivering programs and training for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and professional associations, Fiona’s facilitation talents are unmatched. Fiona expertly brings together coaching, training AND practical application in the classroom for impactful results. Her trainings and workshops are no, ‘death by PowerPoint’, or theory overkill – she’s respected for her ability to get directly to what matters, enabling participants to extract maximum value and begin to implement what they have learned immediately. 

The Gap Between Potential and Performance

You Don’t Have a Talent Problem. You Have a Gap Between Potential and Performance.

Your people are capable. But in reality:

      • They hesitate in high-pressure moments
      • They struggle to communicate clearly and confidently
      • They know what to do – but don’t always follow through
      • They’re working hard – but not always effectively

And most training doesn’t solve this. It gives:

      • Ideas without application
      • Tools without mindset
      • Inspiration without follow-through

Real growth happens when you develop how people think AND how they execute.

WHY? Because It Combines Mindset, Tools, and Real-World Application

We Have The Solution For You

Most training is interesting – but forgotten within days. Our approach is practical, no-fluff training that combines mindset and tools – and is built for real-world application

Every session is built on:

  1. Mindset: How your people think, respond, and show up under pressure
  2. Tools: Clear frameworks, language, and strategies they can actually use
  3. Application: Real-world scenarios – not theory – so it sticks

Your people don’t just learn – they change how they operate.

If they can’t use it tomorrow, it doesn’t belong in the classroom.

How We Work Together

Training and coaching can be delivered separately – or combined – depending on your goals.

All training sessions are designed with a coaching-style approach built in, meaning your people don’t just learn concepts – they apply them to real situations in the room.

Coaching is also available as an additional layer for organizations that want to accelerate development and deepen long-term impact.

Why Our Customers Choose Us

Organizations choose this work because It Works in the Real World

#1 It’s practical
Tools, frameworks, and language people can use immediately

#2 It develops mindset AND capability
Not just confidence. Not just skills. Both.

#3 It drives behavior change
Because people know exactly what to do next

#4 It’s grounded in real experience
Built from hands-on leadership experience in high-performance environments

If you are searching for the best version of yourself, Fiona can help you find it.

Our Programs

Emerging Leader Development

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Established Leader Refinement

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Targeted Workshops & Skill Development

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Emerging Leader Development

Rising Leaders Program

Develop your next generation of leaders – before the gap shows up.

This is a structured program that builds:

  • Leadership mindset and confidence
  • Communication and team leadership skills
  • Feedback, coaching and conflict management capability
  • Business understanding and decision-making expertise

Built across three areas:

Self → mindset, effectiveness, resilience

Team → communication, delegation, motivation, feedback

Business → decision-making, finance, impact

It can be delivered as modular programs or in a mult-day intensive format.

Each module can also be delivered as a stand-alone training, with half and full-day solutions available.

Modules

Part 1: Focus on You

  • Developing Your Leadership Mindset
  • Enhancing Your Effectiveness: Time Management & Prioritization
  • Health & Wellbeing: A Foundation For Leadership

Part 2: Focus on Others

  • Effective Communication For Leaders
  • Understanding Your Team & Building Trust
  • Delegation, Expectations & Accountability
  • Providing Feedback & Coaching Others
  • Negotiation Skills For The Workplace

Part 3: Focus on Business

  • External Stakeholders: Handling The Ups & Downs of Relationships
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution With Customers and Suppliers

  • Finance & PR: What All Leaders Should Know

  • Planning For The Future: Grow Your Team, Grow Yourself

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Development For Established Leaders

Specialized trainings for leaders who need to operate at a higher level in complex environments.

Focus areas include:

    • High-Stakes Communication
    • Presence, Presentation & Persuasion
    • Leading with courage and authenticity
    • Delivering Difficult Feedback With Candor & Grace
    • Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
    • Navigating and leading change

Targeted Workshops & Skill Development

Focused, practical sessions designed to solve specific challenges:

    • Communication & Executive Presence
    • Influence & Stakeholder Management
    • Time Management & Prioritization
    • Feedback, Conflict & Difficult Conversations
    • Change Management
    • Customer, relationship, and commercial skills

Each session is tool-driven, practical & immediately applicable.

 

The “Tools for Turbulence” program balanced human inspiration and encouragement with practical business skills for our new virtual world.  We ran two sessions for our community and had members participate from our locations around the globe with resoundingly positive feedback.  We look forward to working with Fiona again in the future.

Beth De Young

 

 

The Rising Leaders Program is one of the most meaningful investments we make in our people. As the program sponsor, I’ve seen firsthand how this experience builds confidence, clarity, and real leadership capability across our teams.

Fiona’s facilitation is a huge part of that success. She brings energy, depth, and a style that participants consistently describe as engaging, accessible, and genuinely transformative. She creates a space where leaders feel challenged, supported, and inspired to grow.

I continue to champion this program because the impact is undeniable. Leaders take what they learn and immediately elevate their teams, their communication, and their decision‑making. That ripple effect is exactly why this program matters and why I’m proud to sponsor it.

Deanna Perotta Steinke, Chief HR Officer, Integrated Polymer Solutions

 

Fiona Mckay presented at our virtual Career Day event. Her topic focused on “Portfolio careers” and I can’t begin to express how captivating her thoughts were as she dived into the theory of “nothing ventured, nothing gained”. Fiona a leadership expert who strongly believes that in order to build ourselves, we must get out of our comfort zone, network, and be true to ourselves. The feedback received from attendees was exemplary. I would most definitely recommend Fiona’s expertise and I look forward to working with her again.

Danielle Ashman, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

 

 

If you are looking for someone to galvanize your team, equip them with kowledge and tools, and inspire them to go and put what they have learned into practice, then Fiona McKay should be your go-to person.

Dr Cynthia Gulick, Medical Director & Practicing Physician, Southwest Family Physicians

 

I attended one of Fiona’s leadership seminars last year, and left feeling both enlightened and empowered. Exploring the many concepts surrounding leadership, and the path to become a leader, can be treacherous to navigate in a large-group setting. Fiona’s engaging and direct presentation style maintained a structured, yet personable experience for all of us who participated. Her approach to leadership embodies the courage, awareness, and tenacity required to not only succeed, but excel in today’s demanding and ever-changing business world.

Matthew Clegg

 

 

 

On behalf of the Mother Attorney Mentoring Association (“MAMA Seattle”) I would highly recommend hiring Fiona McKay and Katie Duke to speak to your organization. We hired them to speak to our members on “Tools for Turbulence” and how to handle being lawyers and moms in the midst of the pandemic. I know we all left the one-hour presentation with concrete tools on how we can more effectively delegate and ask for help so that we can focus on our inner selves. But my favorite quote from the presentation was “I am not perfect, but I am fabulous.” It was a good reminder to keep things in perspective and to stop being your own worst critic. Thank you, Fiona and Katie. This was time and money well spent.

Lori Hurl