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Wendy S. Swire, MALD, PCC

Wendy Swire, MA is a Leadership Consultant, Coach and Facilitator at the Leadership Research Institute( LRI) who specializes in leadership development, change management, building resiliency and mental fitness for Fortune 100 companies. 

Wendy is a sought-after executive coach, speaker, author and expert in the field of applied neuroscience to leadership and mental fitness.  She works with corporate executive and leaders to increase their resiliency, performance and results. 

Wendy is known for her analytical background and expertise in working with emerging to senior leaders and senior executives (VP to C-Suite). She focuses on increasing resiliency, adaptability to change and leadership presence.  

Key Areas of Expertise

Executive Communication 

Resiliency and Adaptability to Change 

Applied Neuroscience and Mental Fitness 

Managing Change 

Strategies and Services

Executive Coaching: 1:1, Teams, Groups 

Author and Speaking:  Presentations, Workshops, Podcast Guest, Keynotes  

Training and Facilitation:  Presenting to large and small groups 

Clients or Industries

Technology

Financial Services

Health Care and Health Tech 

International Agencies 

Sample of Wendy’s clients includes: Adobe, Capital One, Accenture Digital, Deltek, Microsoft, Biotechnology Innovation, Sony Pictures, InterAmerican Development Bank/ World Bank, SOC Telmed, Wells Fargo Digital  

Professional Experience and Accolades

Co-Author, Anytime Coaching: Unleashing Employee Engagement (second edition). 

Professional Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation 

Former Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins Carey Graduate School of Business 

Mastery Coach and Facilitator in Mental Fitness, Positive Intelligence 

Former Wall Street Banker (JP Morgan) and US Government International Economist 

Received  PRISM Award for Outstanding Coaching from DC Coaching Federation 

Nominated member into the Society for Neuroscience 

Education / Certifications / Awards

BA Economics, Mt. Holyoke College. 

MA International Diplomacy, Tufts /Harvard Universities

Former Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins University 

Wendy is a founding Board Member of the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County. She is most proud of being the mom of two wonderful sons. Her hobbies include: studying neuroscience, hiking, travel reading, Pilates and training to be a tea sommelier and being a pet parent to two goldendoodles. She lives outside of the Washington, DC area. 

Wendy.swire@lri.com 

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