LEADERSHIP and change specialist Kirsty Maynor has been invited to join the exclusive Transformational Leadership Council (TLC), an international body of inspirational leaders.
Founder and CEO of Edinburgh-based Firefly Group – a change and leadership development specalist – Maynor’s appointment marks the first time a Scot has been invited to join the international council.
The TLC was founded by bestseller Jack Canfield in 2004, renowned for the Chicken Soup for the Soul self-help series, so that leaders of personal and organisational transformation could support each other.
The Council’s 137 members are composed of CEOs, authors, film producers and other prominent leaders in their respective fields. Members share their expertise through various platforms, such as training seminars, published books, and speaking events, aimed to inspire and empower others. Some of the Council’s most notable members include John Gray, author of ‘Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus’, motivational speaker Lisa Nichols and award-winning film producer, Barnet Bain.
Members meet at organised events, held across the globe, throughout the year. The last of these was a three day conference held over the Summer in Belfast, at which Kirsty was invited to deliver a ‘as a guest speaker to deliver a session on Creating the Collective Story of Transformation’.
Over a 25 year career, Kirsty has coached over 10,000 leaders and individuals to create meaningful change in their professional and personal lives. Her business, Firefly, enjoyed its best year on record for the most recent financial year, increasing revenues by 58% following strong organisational sales within UK government, private and public sectors.
Kirsty Maynor, Firefly CEO said: “The TLC have been key thought leaders in self-help and organisational culture for nearly 20 years. The Council’s work and impact has been an insipration to me throughout my career. So it’s a privledge to be adding my voice to such a distinguished collective of successful leaders.”
Jack Canfield, bestselling author and Founder of the TLC said: “I had the pleasure of welcoming Kirsty to share her insights at our gathering in Belfast, and it was instantly clear that her passion and values are in perfect harmony with what we stand for at the TLC. Bringing her into the council is a powerful step forward as we continue to extend our influence globally, inspiring transformation and positive change around the world.”
Kirsty Maynor’s first book, Untangled: A Practical and Inspirational Guide to Change We Choose and Change We Don’t, will be released on November 28th.
