Herminia Ibarra

INSEAD Professor of Leadership & Learning, Author of Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader & Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School

  • Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School
  • Cora Chaired Professor of Leadership & Learning position at INSEAD
  • Top 50 Bestselling Case Authors in 2023
  • Member of the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network
  • Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Gender Policy
  • Won the 2019 Warren Bennis Prize
  • 2018 Academy of Management’s Scholar-Practitioner Award

Discover Herminia Ibarra’s biography of published work below.

Working Identity Book Cover
Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies For Reinventing Your Career
Act Like A Leader Think Like A Leader Book Cover
Act Like A Leader, Think Like A Leader

When Herminia Ibarra is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Leadership Skills For The Future
Developing Authentic Sponsorship Relationships
How To Get A More Diverse Pool Of Talent To The Top
How To Step Up To Bigger Leadership Roles
Making Successful Career Transitions

Herminia Ibarra is an influential figure in the fields of leadership, organisational behaviour, and gender policy. Her extensive career includes her current role as Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, where she has been the Charles Handy Professor since 2017. Cora Chaired Professor of Leadership & Learning position at INSEAD, where she directed the Leadership Transition executive programme. Herminia’s expertise, grounded in Prior to this, she held the prestigious  her MA and PhD in Organisational Behaviour from Yale University, has made her a highly respected academic and a sought-after speaker on leadership, workplace culture, and career transitions.

Her seminal works, such as Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader and Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career, have earned critical acclaim and widespread readership, solidifying her reputation as a thought leader. She was recognised among the Top 50 Bestselling Case Authors in 2023 and is frequently featured in top-tier publications like the Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal. Herminia’s research has not only influenced academic circles but has also had a profound impact on the corporate world, inspiring business leaders globally to rethink their approaches to leadership and career development.

Herminia’s contributions extend beyond academia; she is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network and the governing body of London Business School. As a global thought leader, she was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Gender Policy, and her insights on leadership, diversity, and sponsorship relationships continue to shape best practices in business today. Recognised for her excellence, she won the 2019 Warren Bennis Prize and the 2018 Academy of Management’s Scholar-Practitioner Award, amongst many other accolades throughout her illustrious career.

A highly regarded speaker, Herminia has captivated audiences at events such as TEDx and the HR Congress, where her talks on leadership transformation, gender diversity, and career transitions are both insightful and practical. Her influence on business practices and leadership strategies has placed her among the most respected figures in organisational behaviour, making her an essential voice in the ongoing dialogue about leadership and gender equality in the workplace.

Official Testimonials

Herminia Ibarra is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Herminia’s presentation was very well received last week in Madrid and the feedback so far has been very positive”

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