Michelle Ferguson: Boldly Charting the Course Through Success & Failure

Send us Fan MailAbout This EpisodeAs a global transformation executive, Michelle Ferguson is proof that stepping out of your comfort zone can be the key to unlocking greatness. Our conversation traverses the path of personal growth, taking risks, and the invaluable process of learning from your failures. Michelle firmly believes in the immense impact that mentorship can have on an individual's personal and professional development. She underscores the importance of finding the right mentor and the key lessons that can be gleaned from such relationships. The power of mentorship is further illustrated in her book, Women Mentoring Women. As we delve into Michelle's bold life and how she harnesses vulnerability to make a meaningful impact, we gain a deeper understanding of the transformative power of boldness. Her journey serves as a motivation to embrace your potential, be open to change, and be daring in your decisions. About Michelle FergusonMichelle R. Ferguson is a global transformation executive with expertise in operations, finance, and shared services. She spent most of her career at S&P Global/McGraw Hill where she held a variety of positions including SVP of Global Business Services and SVP of International Operations. Her legacy there includes founding WINS, the company’s first ERG, serving as an advisor to subsequent ERGs, and co-founding a global mentoring program. She is a DEI advocate and serial mentor. Currently, she is advising the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on the launch of their diversity initiative. Michelle’s first book, Women Mentoring Women was published in spring 2022. She is a founding member of Chief in NYC. She has also held positions at KPMG, Abrams, and Maxwell Communications. Michelle holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BBA from the University of Notre Dame where she remains active. She is the mother of two sons and grandmother of six and lives in New York City. Additional ResourcesLinkedIn: @MichelleFerguson Support the show--------Stay Connected www.leighburgess.comWatch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgessFollow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgessSign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter