“A leading global expert, researcher and author, Maura brings rare depth, authority and humanity to the stage.
Maura was a keynote speaker at the TechFoundHer Summit, where she absolutely stole the show. She brought the room with her — inspiring, challenging and galvanising an audience of founders, leaders, academics, policymakers and ecosystem builders.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Professor Maura McAdam. She is compelling, credible, generous and unforgettable — a true change-maker and one of the most important voices in women’s entrepreneurship today.”

Máirín Murray, Founder and CEO, TechFoundHer

“Maura regularly takes that expertise and deep experience out into the business community, with an ability to translate that into meaningful insights for a wider audience. I have personally experienced Maura’s generous sharing of her time, research and expertise, in particular to assist women business owners at the Network Ireland Annual Conference, where she shared her research findings on women in business across the globe.”

Catherine Moroney, Former Head of Business Banking, AIB

“Professor Maura McAdam has been a highly valued speaker at CGI’s International Women’s Day events. Her sessions on Self-Efficacy and Values-Based Leadership were highly valued by those who attended because they combined strong academic insight with practical tools that participants could immediately apply in their own roles. Maura creates an inclusive and interactive environment that encourages open discussion and reflection. Attendees particularly appreciated her ability to connect research and real-world leadership challenges, and feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. We would highly recommend Maura to organisations looking for an engaging speaker who can inspire confidence, stimulate meaningful discussion and support leadership development.”

Derbhile Kennedy, Director, Outsourcing Services, CGI

“Professor Maura McAdam delivered an outstanding Power of Networks workshop, creating an engaging and highly interactive environment from the outset. Her ability to translate research into practical, actionable insights was exceptional, particularly in reframing networking as human connection. The session was inspiring, highly relevant and provided clear value to participants. I would highly recommend Maura as a speaker.”

Martin Gilchrist, Gilchrist & Co Consulting