Mindy Mackenzie

Mindy Mackenzie is a sought-after speaker among major corporations and conferences. An expert on truth-telling in the workplace, Mindy’s authentic and straightforward style cuts through the noise of typical keynotes. Mindy has a knack for getting at the heart of what her audience really wants to know, so they are not only entertained and informed but learn practical techniques they can immediately apply. Mindy is also the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book "The Courage Solution: The Power of Truth Telling with Your Boss, Peers, and Team" (Green Leaf Book Group). In addition to speaking, Mindy advises CEOs and C-suite executives to help them increase both their personal fulfillment and professional impact. Mindy’s background at global companies as a corporate C-Suite leader accountable for both company strategy and organizational effectiveness, has afforded her the expertise to help her clients deliver increased growth and profitability. Mindy has worked and lived internationally, and she knows firsthand what it takes to drive consistent execution, development of an entrepreneurial culture, and infusion of top talent. Her proven track record across multiple industries makes her an asset for any executive team. Before founding MM Enterprises, Mindy served as Chief Performance Officer of Beam, Inc., leading strategy, corporate development, M&A and human resources globally. In this role, Mindy earned the nickname of the “Velvet Hammer” because she crushed the norm of avoiding sensitive topics, but she did it with style and grace. Prior to Beam, Mindy worked at Campbell Soup Co. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Mindy currently serves as a senior advisor for McKinsey & Company. She is a frequent guest lecturer for the MBA and Executive Education programs at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Additionally, she serves as Director on the Board of Fifth Third Bank (Chicago Affiliate). Mindy holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ambassador University and a Master’s degree from the University of Louisiana. In her free time she sings, plays the piano, is learning guitar and enjoys biking along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Mindy lives with her family in the Chicagoland area.