Christine (Dr) Mccarthy-Talent & Leadership Development Director, L&D Director
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Developer & Research Lead
Future-Fit Leadership Assessment & Development Programme
WORK EXPERIENCE
- L&D Senior Director TEC Leadership Institute GmbH | 2002 – present
Senior lead for client-facing and internal leadership, talent, and organisational capability development.
Client-facing work:
- Partner with HR, L&D, and senior leadership teams to diagnose leadership and talent needs
- Design and deliver leadership and talent development programmes aligned to business strategy
- Lead leadership assessments, 360° feedback processes, and capability reviews
- Facilitate senior leadership programmes, offsites, and executive workshops
- Coach senior leaders and executives in complex, high-stakes environments
- Translate diagnostic data into clear development decisions and action plans
Internal role at TEC:
Lead programme design standards, quality assurance, and delivery governance
Develop and refine assessment-led leadership and talent development methodologies
Oversee learning architecture across blended, virtual, and in-person formats
Mentor consultants, facilitators, and coaches within the TEC ecosystem
Shape service offerings aligned to future-of-work and leadership capability trends
Research & Design Lead – Future-Fit Leadership Assessment Future-Fit Leadership | 2022 – present
Responsible for the research, design, validation, and deployment of the Future-Fit Leadership Assessment.
2022–2024 | Research & Design:
- Led applied research and framework development in collaboration with the University of Twente
- Designed the Future-Fit Leadership capability model aligned to future-of-work requirements
- Developed and validated the leadership assessment and diagnostic methodology
- Translated academic research into a practical, scalable leadership diagnostic system
2024–present | Deployment & Scaling:
Deployment of the Future-Fit Leadership Assessment in global multinational organisations
Use of the diagnostic across full-scale leadership development programmes
Use in entry-level and early leadership development programmes
Application within talent recruitment and talent development programmes
Integration of assessment insights into leadership development, succession planning, and talent pipelines
Ongoing refinement based on organisational data, client feedback, and programme outcomes
Executive & Senior Leadership Coach Freelance / Embedded in Client Programmes | 2002 – present
One-to-one coaching with senior leaders and executives
Coaching grounded in assessment data, behavioural insight, and leadership context
Support for leaders navigating role transitions, strategic complexity, and high-stakes decision-making
Focus on clarity, leadership effectiveness, and sustainable behaviour change
Team Coach Global Organisations | 2002 – present
Coaching and development of intact leadership and project teams
Diagnosis of team dynamics, collaboration patterns, and performance blockers
Facilitation of team alignment around purpose, roles, decision-making, and ways of working
Strengthening trust, psychological safety, and accountability within teams
Support for cross-functional and matrixed teams
Change Management Programmes Global Organisations | 2002 – present
Design and facilitation of change and transformation programmes
Support for leaders and teams navigating organisational change
Stakeholder analysis and engagement design
Development of change leadership capability at individual and team level
Integration of change management with leadership development and culture initiatives
Upskilling Programmes – Future of Work Global Organisations | 2015 – present
Design and delivery of upskilling programmes focused on future-of-work themes, including:
- Leadership in AI-enabled and digital workplaces
- Hybrid and distributed team leadership
- Cross-generational collaboration (Gen X, Y, Z)
- Emotional intelligence and self-aware leadership
- Psychological safety and inclusive leadership
- Adaptive leadership in complex, fast-changing environments
- Intercultural collaboration in global organisations
Managing Director & Principal Consultant Europe & Global
TEC Leadership Institute GmbH
- Design and facilitation of global leadership development programmes for multi-country cohorts, spanning emerging leaders through to executive level
- Instructional design of end-to-end leadership programmes, including facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, and digital learning assets, tailored to organisational strategy and context
- Facilitation of global milestone and leadership programmes focused on global mindset, collaboration, alignment to strategy, leadership effectiveness, communication, and team performance
- Regular facilitation of senior leader and executive-level conversations, creating psychologically safe environments that enable open dialogue, challenge, and reflection
- Use of leadership diagnostics, assessments, and feedback processes (e.g. 360° feedback, psychometrics) to identify leadership development needs and shape targeted learning journeys
- Delivery of executive and team coaching, providing structured feedback and practical development support
- Close collaboration with senior HR, Learning, and People & Culture leaders to align leadership development initiatives with business priorities and longer-term capability strategies
- Continuous evaluation and refinement of programmes based on participant feedback, behavioural indicators, and organisational context
- Management of complex stakeholder environments, including internal sponsors, global leadership populations, and external providers, ensuring quality, relevance, and consistency across programmes
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Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I work as a senior freelance partner supporting organisations with Leadership Development, Talent Development, and Organisational Capability Building. With over 20 years’ experience, I help HR, L&D, and senior leadership teams diagnose leadership capability, design targeted development solutions, and translate data into practical behaviour change.
My work is assessment-led. I support organisations in gaining a clear, evidence-based view of current leadership and talent capabilities, identifying critical gaps and risks, and designing focused development pathways aligned to business strategy and future capability needs. I work across individual, team, and organisational levels, always grounding development in real business context.
I have designed and delivered global leadership and talent programmes for multi-country cohorts, senior leadership teams, and executives in complex, matrixed organisations. Clients value my ability to combine scientific rigour with highly practical delivery, create clarity in ambiguous situations, and work confidently with senior stakeholders.
WHAT I DO
Leadership & Talent Diagnostics Design and deployment of leadership and talent assessments at individual, team, and cohort level. Interpretation of diagnostic data to identify capability gaps, development priorities, and succession risks. Design and facilitation of 360° feedback processes. Translation of assessment results into clear, actionable development pathways and decisions.
Leadership Development & Learning Design End-to-end design of leadership and talent development programmes. Creation of blended learning architectures across face-to-face, virtual, and self-paced formats. Instructional design of leadership journeys, milestone programmes, facilitator guides, and participant materials. Programme design aligned to organisational strategy, leadership culture, and future capability requirements.
Executive & Leadership Coaching One-to-one executive and senior leadership coaching grounded in assessment data and behavioural insight. Support for leaders navigating role transitions, complexity, and high-stakes decision-making. Practical, outcome-focused coaching that drives clarity, confidence, and sustainable behaviour change.
Facilitation & Group Leadership Work Facilitation of leadership programmes, senior leadership offsites, and team effectiveness sessions. Creation of psychologically safe environments that enable open dialogue, challenge, and alignment. Extensive experience facilitating global, cross-cultural, and matrixed leadership groups.
Talent & Organisational Capability Building Design of talent development pathways linked to organisational capability goals. Support for succession planning and leadership pipeline development. Capability mapping across individual, team, and organisational levels to support long-term workforce and leadership strategy.
Programme Governance & Stakeholder Management Partnership with HR, L&D, and senior leadership sponsors. Management of complex stakeholder environments across regions and functions. Quality assurance, programme evaluation, and continuous improvement. Translation of business priorities into practical, implementable development solutions.
Skills
- Global Leadership Development
- Instructional Design (Virtual, Blended, In-Person)
- Leadership Assessment, Diagnostics & Development Planning
- Culture & Organisational Development
- Executive & Senior Leadership Coaching
- Stakeholder Management In Complex, International Settings
- Programme Evaluation, Iteration & Continuous Improvement
Languages
Education
University College Cork
BA · Cork, Ireland
Dublin City University
PhD · Leadership & Organisational Psychology · Dublin, Ireland
University College Cork
MA · Cork, Ireland
Certifications & licenses
EQ-i 2.0 Certified
ICF Certified Coach
Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)
MBSR Certified
MBTI & Insights Discovery
Strengthscope Accredited
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