Wendy Swire (MA, PCC) is a certified executive coach, speaker, author, facilitator and leadership consultant. She has coached over 2,000 global leaders and senior executives in the federal government, Fortune 50 companies and international NGOs. She specializes in US Government agencies and international NGOs including at the C-Suite level. She specializes in helping leaders and teams strengthen their effectiveness managing complex and disruptive change.
Wendy has been active in the field of Applied Neuroscience since 2009 when she started the DC Neuroleadership Group. She is a sought after speaker and teacher, speaking regularly at conferences, podcasts and groups. She has taught neuroscience of peak performance to senior military leaders, executive coaches and on Capital Hill. Wendy was nominated and earned membership into The Society for Neuroscience in 2014 and is a member of the Academy of Brain- Based Leadership. Wendy works with neuroscientists to bring the latest research to her programs. She is Certified in Positive Intelligence and Mental Fitness.
Wendy is the co-author of the book Anytime Coaching: Unleashing Employee Performance (published by Berrett-Koehler) which has been as an essential coaching guide to numerous federal agencies,,companies and international organizations- https://tinyurl.com/anytimecoach. Prior to forming her consulting firm Swire Solutions, Wendy worked as an international economist for the US government and as a banker on Wall Street. She received her Master’s from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (Tufts/Harvard University).
- Executive Coaching Neuroleadership/ Applied Neuroscience
- Cognitive Fitness Change Management
- Strategic Influence
- Executive Presence
- Communication Conflict Resolution/ Negotiation
- Co-Author, Anytime Coaching: Unleashing Employee Performance (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2nd Ed), 2015
- Master's of Law & Diplomacy, The Fletcher School, Tufts/ Harvard Universities
- Certified Mental Fitness Coach, Positive Intelligence
- Professional Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation
- Graduate, Leadership Coaching Certificate Program, Georgetown University
- Bachelors of International Relations/ Economics, Mount Holyoke College
Wendy Swire is a thought leader in the field of executive coaching, applied neuroscience and cognitive fitness to leadership within US government, Fortune 50 and international organizations.
Wendy is the proud mother of two sons and two goldendoodles. She loves singing, music, hiking reading and is training to be a tea sommelier. Wendy recently served as the Co-President of the local non-profit Conflict Resolution of Montgomery County and actively supports the NICL school if Leogane, Haiti where she visited and volunteered.