Amanda McPherson

Bio:

Amanda McPherson is an award-winning coach, speaker, and leadership strategist specializing in influence, communication, and cross-functional alignment. A former congressional staffer, Amanda transitioned from Washington, D.C., to focus on equipping leaders and organizations with practical tools for developing influence-based leadership capabilities.

For over a decade, Amanda has worked with professionals across corporate, public sector, healthcare, and professional associations, helping organizations strengthen collaboration, reduce friction, and improve leadership effectiveness in high-pressure environments. Her work centers on influence as a teachable and scalable competency—particularly for leaders who must drive results without relying solely on positional authority.

Amanda’s sessions are engaging, research-informed, and application-focused. She translates behavioral insights into practical frameworks that talent development professionals can integrate into leadership programs, coaching conversations, and organizational development strategies.

She has presented at leadership and industry conferences including the SIA LeadHER Conference (Closing Keynote), Montana State Women’s Leadership Conference, and Women Automotive Network Conference.