We help senior leaders and organizations navigate culture and talent transformations.
Why Work With McLaughlin leadership Solutions
McLaughlin Leadership Solutions helps high performing executives, senior leaders and individuals position themselves for career success by leaning into their strengths and mitigating derailing behaviors. Through insights gained from a data-driven coaching approach, we partner with clients to develop practical solutions for your most pressing challenges, shift perspectives and drive lasting change.
Common challenges leaders are experiencing when they reach out to partner:
- Stepping into a new, or newly expanded role;
- Leading at a higher or level;
- Managing challenges related to team performance and talent retention;
- Building and maintaining connection in both hybrid and remote work environments;
- Leading during reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions.
Partnering with organizations to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that attract and retain exceptional talent through organizational and industry shifts.
McLaughlin Leadership Solutions advisory solutions in talent management and culture transformation provides insights to addresses talent acquisition in competitive markets, align identification of current and future critical talent with business needs, close critical skill gaps through development, accelerate readiness of top talent and successors, and enhance desirable employee retention.
We equip organizations to effectively manage change by building resilience, fostering leadership alignment, and ensuring clear communication and employee engagement throughout transitions. McLaughlin Leadership Solutions empowers businesses to adapt, innovate, and achieve sustainable success in a rapidly evolving world.
Industries served include:
- Healthcare
- Financial Services
- Higher Education
- Nonprofit Organizations
- State and Federal Government
- Public Utilities
- Transportation
CEO and Principal Advisor for McLaughlin Leadership Solutions, Mary Francis McLaughlin, Ph.D. has over 30 years of experience working with leaders and executives at every level, across multiple industries in organizations ranging from 200 to 120,000 employees.
A thought leader in culture and talent strategy, Mary Francis partners with clients to enable strategic alignment and deliver business results by improving individual, team and organizational performance through innovative, data-driven solutions based on a people-first mindset.
She has extensive experience leading culture change and talent management initiatives with expertise in talent review, succession planning, performance management, leadership and executive development, organizational design and development, employee engagement, retention, and workforce planning. As well, she holds coaching certifications from the Center for Executive Coaching and the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches.
Mary Francis is involved with Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD), Human Resource Association of Central Ohio, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Dominican Sisters of Peace MOHUN healthcare facility.
What we offer
Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching
One-on-one sessions customized to the needs of the individual, focused on individual development and accelerating results.
Small group coaching sessions of up to six individuals who may, or may not, be part of an intact team. Available for leadership and executive teams.
Leadership & Behavioral Assessments, and Style Profiles
Multiple tools are available, both as part of coaching engagements, or team workshops. The appropriate tool will be identified for the specific purpose.
Available Services include:
- Hogan Assessment
- DISC Assessment
- Clifton Strengths Assessment
- 360 Assessments
Facilitation
Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching
Facilitation of workshops, team meetings, leadership/executive retreats, and conference presentations on a wide-range of topics intended to increase effectiveness of teams, particularly during times of change or transition. Custom-designed for the needs of each client, available upn request.
Presentations and Keynotes
Dr. McLaughlin is available to speak on a wide range of culture, talent, and change leadership topics.
Advising Services
Executive Coaching
Advising Services
Strategic Advisory Services are available upon request. These may include:
- Strategic Planning
- Culture Transformation
- Talent Strategy
- Executive & HiPo Development
- Performance Management
- Process Improvement Reviews
Fractional Leadership Engagements
Available to provide culture, talent management and development, organizational design, development, or effectiveness expertise and leadership on a part-time or limited basis. This approach may make sense when businesses need specialized HR expertise, but don't have the internal capacity or resources available. This type of engagement is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized organizations, startups, and companies undergoing rapid growth or change.