Michael O'Brien Email & Phone Number

My primary purpose in life is to improve the lives of others and I do this through developing leaders to realize their potential and helping organizations to thrive. I am especially interested in the human and cultural aspects of digital transformation. I see technology innovation as an opportunity to not only drive business and mission outcomes, but also motivate workers at all ages and levels of technological maturity to contribute in meaningful ways and do their best work. A natural communicator and connector, I enjoy engaging with others to uncover their unique talents, skills and abilities. I believe in "using my powers for good" to help others, be our best selves, and make the world a better place. Specifics:• Mentor, Coach, Consultant and Advisor to executives, including CEOs/Presidents, CIOs, COOs, CFOs, etc., in the US through Gartner's Executive Programs (ExP) Group.• Authored Gartner research and toolkits, and facilitate top-rated workshops at our flagship events. • Broad experience internationally (hold two passports)• A respected dynamic leader and motivator with a wide range of people management skills.• Especially known for helping organizations develop effective strategies that help create a compelling differentiators that allow them to thrive. • Extensive experience and expertise on "soft issues" like culture change, conflict resolution, change leadership, and formalized decision-making. I have a significant focus on the psychology and sociology of organizational change management, leveraging neuroscience to influence transformation and growth.• Work with organizations on re-structuring, capability maps, operation models, and business models. • Wide range of personal interests that allows me to see problems from multiple angles and through analogous thinking, am able to pull from this dispirit knowledge to connect dots and develop solutions that nobody else sees. • Am a volunteer Ambassador for World Bicycle Relieve. I created a team that has raised $170,000 so far to help provide bicycles to girls in Africa to attend school so that they can reach their full potential and have agency over their lives.

Listed skills include Leadership, Program Management, Management, Strategy, and 46 others.

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  St.Edward'S University

  Political Science, Criminal Justice