About | Trudy Macdonald

top of page

Introducing
Trudy MacDonald

KEYNOTES

TESTIMONIALS

BOOKINGS

Get To Know Trudy

Award Winning Speaker

Trudy has received numerous awards for her inspiring and engaging speaking style.

Global

Experience

Trudy has travelled the world, working in numerous organisations and sharing her insights on leadership and organisational excellence.

Expert and Thought Leader

Trudy's extensive knowledge and practical tips help individuals and organisations reach their full potential.

Captivating Presentation Skills

Trudy's storytelling skills, real world case studies and practical approaches create emotional connections and memorable experiences for her audiences.

Trudy is an experienced CEO, an established business leader and thought leader in the areas of strategy, people and culture. She specialises in empowering businesses to become great by maximising the performance and productivity of their people.

She is a multi-award-winning speaker having being honoured as “Speaker of the Year” - Australia and New Zealand in 2019, 2015 & 2014 and Best New Speaker in 2013 by the world’s largest CEO network – The Executive Connection (TEC).

Trudy is a regular speaker to CEOs and Boards and regularly presents on the topics of strategy, high performance organisations and leadership at Industry Associations, Conferences and Corporate Events.

Her career is founded on an education in Organisational Psychology and spans Australia, New Zealand, the USA and parts of Asia. She has co founded or played a key executive role in four start-up technology, leadership, strategy and human resource consulting business, three of which have been acquired by international companies.

Trudy is a sought-after conference speaker, strategic consultant, executive coach and advisor to leaders and boards.

Education:

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours – Newcastle University
Master of Organisational Psychology (1st Place) – Macquarie University

Managing and Leading Change

02:56

Managing and Leading Change

In this video, Trudy delves into the integration of change into the fabric of everyday business operations. She highlights the vital role that leaders and managers play in effectively navigating and managing change, as its absence can result in disruptions, inefficiencies, and disengagement. Trudy emphasises the significance of having a robust change management framework in place. Without such a framework, leaders and managers are left without the necessary resources, knowledge, and tools to successfully garner their teams' support and alignment during times of change. Trudy also presents key aspects to consider when delving into change management frameworks, providing valuable insights for consideration.

Difficult Conversations: Salary Reviews and Performance

03:30

Difficult Conversations: Salary Reviews and Performance

As the end of the financial year rapidly approaches, many leaders and managers are preparing to face the difficult conversations that need to take place regarding performance and salary reviews. In this video, Trudy MacDonald, managing director at TalentCode HR provides a checklist for organisations with crucial tips that ensure that organisations have the right people and practices in place to effectively facilitate these difficult conversations.

Remuneration and Salary Benchmarking

03:10

Remuneration and Salary Benchmarking

As we near the end of the financial year, many organisations are beginning their salary review process. With the market constantly evolving, it's crucial for organisations to have precise salary information to attract and retain top talent. In this video, Trudy delves into the current volatile market and emphasises the importance of avoiding "knee-jerk" reactions that may lead to overpaying and irreversible consequences. To ensure accuracy, it's critical to establish salary bands for each role level using data from multiple sources. Additionally, organisations must have a clear understanding of their remuneration strategy and how to effectively communicate total rewards to their employees.

Strategic Planning and Organisational Restructure

03:26

Strategic Planning and Organisational Restructure

As we approach the end of the financial year, many organisations are reviewing their strategic plans for the year ahead. However, it is essential to plan beyond the immediate future and consider the long-term goals of the organisation. In this video, Trudy highlights the importance of organisational structure planning in achieving the organisation's BHAG. Organisational structure planning is a critical component of strategic planning, ensuring that the right people are in the right positions and that resources are allocated efficiently. In today's rapidly changing business environment, long-term planning can be challenging. Therefore, it is essential to have a 2-3 year rolling strategic plan that allows for regular reviews, promotes agility, and enables the company to deal with internal and external changes and challenges. By adopting this approach, companies can stay on track towards achieving their BHAG and remain competitive in the long run.

The Importance of Role Clarity

02:52

The Importance of Role Clarity

In this video Trudy discusses the importance of role clarity, in particular taking the time to review priorities with your teams, consolidate key areas of responsibility and determine Smart Goals, Milestones and/or KPIs that are measuring the right outcomes and behaviours. This is critical in order to support maintaining momentum and engagement around the things that matter.

The Importance of Resilience and Wellbeing

03:54

The Importance of Resilience and Wellbeing

In this video, Trudy discusses the importance of recognising and addressing how your employees are feeling going into the end of the year. It has been another huge 12 months for many organisations regarding change, agility and adaptability. In the current environment, is crucial that your team has the necessary knowledge and tools to manage their personal resilience and well-being. With 2022 drawing to a close, many employees are exhausted, stressed and holding out for the end-of-year break. Set your team up for success by creating high-performance behaviours and well-being habits to kick-start your 2023.

bottom of page