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Biography

An expert in life leadership and communications since 1980, Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE, is an award-winning author, a business consultant to national and international organizations, and one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in North America.

McDargh’s extensive research, humorous anecdotes, and inspirational stories touch audiences from all walks of corporate life. Her lively spirit is contagious: groups awaken, hear the challenge in her message, and embrace change.

McDargh is committed to making a difference. This passionate powerhouse offers presentations on work/life balance, communication, leadership, and the resilient human spirit. Her message resonates: Audience members send letters of thanks after hearing her speak… even years later!

As a speaker, facilitator, or executive coach, McDargh is:

An expert in transformational leadership, resiliency, and personal accountability in life and work

A powerful, down-to-earth truth-teller who can capture an audience of any size

A business person who delivers practical wisdom with flair, laughter, and originality

Companies and associations like IBM, Dow Chemical, Novartis, Women’s Foodstuff Forum, National Association for Healthcare Quality, American Airlines, SteinMart, and the Department of the Army turn to McDargh when they want to deliver results!

Books Authored:

Gift from the Mountain: Simple Truths for Life’s Complexities

Talk Ain’t Cheap…It’s Priceless!

Work for a Living & Still Be Free to Live

JourneyWork (Workbook)

Meditations For The Road Warrior (Contributor)

Off The Charts Results (Contributor)

A Women’s Way to Incredible Success: Real Life Lessons from 20 Prominent Business Women (Featured Author)

Print Publications:

Collector Connector, Fall 2004, Winning The Talent War in Turbulent Times

Corporate & Incentive Travel, July 2005, The Art of Balancing An Unequal Life

Declarations, Summer 2001, Wining The Talent War In Turbulent Times

Executive Excellence Magazine (Featured in numerous issues.)

Legal Management, October 2005, Talk is NOT Cheap, It’s Priceless!

Los Angeles Times (Featured in numerous issues.)

Personal Excellence Magazine (Featured in numerous issues.)

Storytelling Magazine, July August 2005, Facts Tell, Emotions Sell

The Louisiana MGMA Newsletter, November/December, 2002, Reclaiming Our Resilient Spirit

The Ohio Manufacturer & Contractor, June 2004, Workplace Fitness: A Gym Full Of Useful Advice For Continual Learning

The Orange Country Register, Op Ed and Lifestyle Sections (Featured in numerous issues.)

The Orange County Register, November 28, 2005, Ways To Turn Your SADD Into Glad

Quoted by:

Corporate & Incentive Travel, October 2004, Planners Remain Resilient

Imaging Technology Forum, August 2003, 10 Ways To Maintain Work/Life Balance

Meeting Professional, January 2001, International Speakers: Preparing For Global Audiences

Paytec (American Payroll Association Magazine), December 2004, The 7th Global Payroll Management Conference: A World-Class Learning Experience

2009 Women’s Advantage Calendar

Arkansas Business, May 2008, Work-life balance issues loom large across the globe: Work-life balance isn’t just making news. It’s also become a criterion for investment

Sales and Marketing Management, February 2002, Free Motivators

CIO, July 2006, How To Work Your Way Up The Corporate Ladder

Speaker certifications:

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)—the highest international accreditation for professional speakers

Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE)—Selection into the National Speaker Association’s Council of Peers Award of Excellence Hall of Fame. Fewer than 3% of speakers internationally hold this designation.

Professional experience:

Award-winning author and business journal writer

Board member, National Speakers Association

Producer of the radio commentary “Celebrating the Human Spirit”

Nassau County, New York, Educator of the Year

Directed marketing for major resort/real estate company

Director of communications for national healthcare company

Public relations and communication behavior consultant for multinational companies

Senior manager for a major U.S. Navy installation project