Colleen McFarland

Colleen McFarland is a seasoned management consultant based in the Greater Chicago Area, specializing in organizational change management and workplace culture. She is the founder of Colleen McFarland Consulting LLC, where she has been providing consulting services since January 2021. Her expertise lies in helping organizations modernize their workplace culture, emphasizing a blend of data-driven insights and compassionate leadership to motivate change.12

Professional Background

• Current Role: Management Consultant at Colleen McFarland Consulting LLC (2021 - Present)
• Previous Experience:
  • Organizational Change Manager at Beam Suntory (2019 - 2020)
  • Management Consultant at Centric Consulting (2015 - 2019)
  • Project Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1994 - 2008)

Colleen is also an author, having published a book titled Disconnected: How to Use People Data to Deliver Realness, Meaning and Belonging at Work from May 2019 to April 2020.1

Skills and Certifications

Colleen is recognized for her skills in change management, relationship building, and public speaking. She holds several certifications, including:

• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
• Certified Trainer from Inspiring Comfort
• Membership in the Community of Organizational Development Professionals in Chicago (CODIC) .1

Philosophy

Her approach emphasizes creating a smart, safe, and inspiring work environment by fostering camaraderie and innovation among team members. She conducts workshops aimed at enhancing business networking skills and developing actionable plans for professionals.12