Hi, I'm Trudi McCanna - I help executives navigate complexity, lead with clarity, and scale impact—with less stress and more purpose | Consultant | Executive Coach | PCC | Ex Google
I thrive on guiding executives through complex challenges, fostering clarity and impactful leadership. My passion lies in developing leaders and driving organizational effectiveness, especially in dynamic environments where strategic vision meets execution. I help create scalable impact with a clear sense of purpose.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Worked as a Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Office of the CEO at Google, driving global executive development.
Founded The Why Wait Project and leads McCanna Consulting, specializing in executive coaching and facilitation.
Can help others by providing executive coaching to enhance leadership effectiveness and navigate organizational change.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Consulting
Began career in public sector change management consulting, building core skills in organizational change.
✦ Change Management
✦ Public Sector
✦ Consulting
Pioneering at Google
Drove strategic initiatives and global executive development, working directly with c-suite and senior leaders.
✦ Tech
✦ Executive Development
✦ Strategy
✦ Office of CEO
Independent Expertise
Founded The Why Wait Project and leads McCanna Consulting, offering specialized coaching and facilitation.
✦ Executive Coaching
✦ Facilitation
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Leadership Development
💪🏻 Superpowers
Catalyst for Executive Clarity
Transforming complexity into decisive action.
✦ Guide executives and teams through ambiguity.
✦ Facilitate strategic alignment and clear roadmaps.
✦ Drive impactful results in dynamic environments.
Impact Multiplier
Scaling leadership effectiveness and organizational growth.
✦ Develop high-performing executive teams.
✦ Enhance leadership capabilities for sustained success.
✦ Foster organizational development for greater reach.
Purpose-Driven Leadership Architect
Integrating purpose with high performance.
✦ Coach leaders to find meaning in their roles.
✦ Build resilient teams focused on shared goals.
✦ Create less stressful, more fulfilling work environments.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative approaches to leadership challenges.
✦ Expanding my network with forward-thinking professionals.
✦ Exploring collaborations that drive significant organizational change.
I can help with
✦ Provide executive coaching to enhance leadership effectiveness.
✦ Facilitate strategic planning and team alignment sessions.
✦ Offer guidance on navigating complex organizational change.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging trends in organizational psychology.
✦ Introductions to leaders in fast-growing tech companies.
✦ Partnerships for developing scalable leadership programs.