Senior Business Executive | Speaker | Consultant | Board Director
About Margaret-Ann
Summary
Charismatic and Innovative Leader with demonstrated track record and proven success managing organizations to peak performance in sales, operational effectiveness, engagement and client satisfaction.
Experienced General Manager driving P&L, strategic direction, sales, operations and delivery of services, leading revenue growth and increased pipeline.
Deep expertise leading comprehensive change management initiatives with the ability to engage and excite others throughout the transformation process to drive performance and maintain commitment communicating clear and compelling direction throughout the change process to maintain commitment and address emotional reactions.
Collaborative leader who unleashes the potential of high performing senior executives and management teams enabling them to meet individual goals and impact their organizations.
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
Benjamin Franklin
Proudest Accomplishment
As much as I love my career, my proudest accomplishment is being a mom to two wonderful children.
Experience Highlights
Chief People and Transformation Officer
porter novelli
CEO and Founder
Margaret-ann cole Associates, llc
Managing Director
Accenture
Advisory Board
workfolio
Senior Vice President | North America Career Management Practice
Right Management
Senior Vice President | Americas Northeast Consulting Practice Leader
Right Management
Education Highlights
Global Fellow
TMI The WHarton school
BS | Bachelor of Science, Economics | Psychology
Fordham University
EMBA | Master of Business Administration, Business Administration | Finance
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
EMBA | Master of Business Administration, Political Science and Government
London School of Economics and Political Science, U. of London
EMBA | Master of Business Administration, Operations Management | Marketing
HEC School of Management
Causes
Academy of Medical and Public Health Services
dedicated to advancing the healthcare of underserved
communities.
Rebuilding Together NYC
Serving all five New York City boroughs, Rebuilding Together NYC is a nonprofit housing organization
Career Timeline
Advisory Board
Chief People and Transformation Officer, Porter Novelli
TMI Wharton Global Fellow, The Wharton School
CEO and Founder, Margaret-Ann Cole Associates
Advisory Board , Workfolio
Board President , Rebuilding Together NYC
Managing Director, Accenture
SVP|North America Career Management Practice Ldr, Right Management
EMBA | Master of Business Administration, Business, New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
EMBA | Master of Business Administration, Politica, London School of Economics and Political Science, U. of London
EMBA | Master of Business Administration, Operatio, HEC School of Management
Office Practice Leader | Talent Management & Organ, Towers Watson
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Director and Secretary, Fordham College Alumini Association Board of Directors
Nominated to the Board of The FCAA that was founded in 1905 to assure there is a channel for College alumni to continue to interact and maintain strong relationships between the alumni and the college.
The mission is to fund the George McMahon, SJ Travel Fellowship, two full scholarships (for legacy students), with a record of supporting numerous initiatives impacting the advancement of Fordham College.
Advisory Board AMPHS, Academy of Medical & Public Health Services, Inc.
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Co Vice President, Board of Directors, Rebuilding Together NYC
Skills
HR Transformation
15
Operations Management
20+
Program Management
20+
Budgets
20+
Start-ups
10
Business Process Improvement
20+
Business Strategy
20+
Mergers & Acquisitions
20+
Leadership
20+
Change Management
15
HR Consulting
20+
Strategic Planning
20+
Executive Management
15
Organizational Design
15
Strategy
15
Talent Management
10
Solution Selling
20+
Product Design
20+
Client Development
20+
Business Development
20+
Career Development Coaching
15
Career Development
15
Strategic Partnerships
20+
Sales Process
20+
Management Consulting
20+
Account Management
20+
Executive Development
10
Executive Coaching
10
Shared Services
20+
Career Management
8
Talent Development
10
Organizational Development
20+
Organizational Effectiveness
15
Questions & Answers
What career advice do I have for women?
1) Stay resilient and gritty. It’s what got us here and what keeps us here. To paraphrase Nietzsche, “That which does not kill us only makes us stronger.†2) Every day is an opportunity to learn something NEW. With the pace of technological advancement, we are both novices and masters. We learn and teach simultaneously every day. 3) Don’t be afraid to switch up your career. Gone are the days of staying in one job for the rest of your life. Find your passion, be flexible and take new opportunities as they come. 4) Trust that Everything happens for a reason. If it doesn’t feel right, then maybe it isn’t. Sometimes the answer to a prayer is no and sometimes the answer is to wait because something better is on its way.
Since the pandemic, I've had the pleasure of being home for dinner and having the opportunity to hear about my daughter's insights for the day. I have written about my daughter before but I continue to be amazed at the insights she opens up for me. Currently, she and I are on a similar trajectory, we are both discovering and planning for the next phase of our life journey. She is applying to colleges and I am deciding on what is my next big thing. When I talk with my daughter, I see promise...
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