sally helgesen

A long-time contributor to Strategy+Business, the award-winning management magazine for organizational decision-makers around the globe, Sally offers both wisdom and strategy on the complexities around gender, leadership and their impact on the world of work.

Sally delivers leadership programs, workshops and seminars for corporations, universities and nonprofits around the world. Her focus is on helping women strengthen their contributions and realize their best talents. She also works with executive teams and partnership firm leaders to develop more inclusive cultures. Some of her global clients include: Chevron, Microsoft, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Morgan Stanley, Prudential Financial, PIMCO, Textron, Hewlett Packard, The World Bank Group, The United Way, The West Point Military Academy, The Office of Public Management UK; The Global Forum on Women, Society and the Economy, Paris; Roschier LLP Helsinki; ING Amsterdam; BHP Billiton Melbourne and The Distributed Education Network, Oslo. “Sally is an original. She pioneered women’s leadership before it was a popular topic and has established herself as the gold standard in the field. Noone is more qualified than Sally.” – Jim Kouzes, author of "The Leadership Challenge"