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Amii Barnard-Bahn
CEO and Founder at Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting
Sacramento, United States
I help leaders get promoted to the C-suite and thrive, and help companies do the right thing. Forbes was kind enough to call me “one of the top coaches for legal and compliance executives.”
Representative clients include Adobe, The Gap, The World Bank Group, AbbVie, FedEx, and Financial Times.
Forbes called my bestselling book, The Promotability Index® Guidebook, "a SWOT analysis for your career." Get your copy at barnardbahn.com/promotabilityindex and everywhere books are sold.
A contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Compliance Week, I previously shaped company culture and strategic initiatives as an executive (CAO, Chief Compliance Officer, and Chief HR Officer) at Fortune Global 50 companies such as McKesson and Allianz. I advise organizations on how leaders create ethical workplaces -- exceptional cultures that out behave and outperform the competition.
I'm a member of the Harvard Institute of Coaching and member of Marshall Goldsmith's MG100 Coaches, which brings together the world's top executive coaches.
I guest lecture at UC Berkeley Haas and have extensive experience presenting to corporations, industry groups and associations.
I have been interviewed and quoted in media such as Forbes, the BBC, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other national business publications. Please see Accomplishments - Projects section below for speaking engagements.
I earned my law degree with honors from Georgetown, BA from Tufts, and am a member of the California State Bar. A graduate of the Hudson Institute of Coaching, I’m a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coach Federation.
I work to ensure that women have a platform for their unique challenges and perspectives. A lifelong diversity advocate, I testified for passage of California's SB826 and Washington state's SB6037, the first laws in the U.S. requiring corporate boards to include women. Outside of my business, I'm active in supporting the arts as a way to bring people together and bridge differences.
You can receive my free Promotability Index® career self-assessment at bit.ly/promoteindex
If you’d like to stay in touch, join thousands of successful leaders by subscribing to my newsletter at bit.ly/amiibbnews
Or visit barnardbahn.com to learn more
Available For: Advising, Consulting, Speaking Travels From: San Francisco Bay Area
Speaking Topics: Workplace Culture, Leadership Effectiveness, and Business Ethics/Corporate Governance
Amii Barnard-Bahn, Executive Coach — About Me
May 19, 2023
Introducing the Promotability Index® — "A SWOT analysis for your career!" - Forbes
May 19, 2023
Featured Topics
The 5 Elements of Promotability (and How to Perfect Them)
To retain top teams that deliver results and cultivate healthy workplace cultures, employees need to believe there is a career path for them. Understanding where they sit on the Promotability Index and where they can refine their professional skills can inspire high performance. Developing the skills that are highly sought after and valued across any company leads to an engaged and motivated workforce.
Former Fortune Global 50 exec and coach Amii Barnard-Bahn will walk your team through the five key elements of promotability possessed by corporate leaders – and sought out by management teams when deciding who to promote and invest in as leaders. When your employees possess these skills it means they and your organization at the top of your game -- and that gives everyone something to strive for.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Discover how they are currently perceived from a promotability lens
- Assess their unique strengths and opportunities
- Create an action plan with concrete next steps to advance their career and those of their team
The Art and Skill of Delivering Bad News and Reducing Risk
Every one of us has to deliver tough news sometimes, and we all know it’s easier to do when we’ve built up enough political capital. But what if you haven’t built those trusted relationships or are in a new role that requires you to be the de facto bearer of bad news? Join Amii Barnard-Bahn, workplace culture expert and executive coach, for a fascinating and practical discussion that will help anyone learn to share difficult messages without damaging political capital.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Overcome the human tendency to dislike and distrust bad news messengers
- Effectively prepare to deliver the news in a way that preserves and builds trusted relationships
- Maintain the sense of urgency and action required to respond to crisis and lead change
Continuing Professional Education: in addition to being an insightful, motivating talk complete with tools to use immediately with your teams, this keynote has qualified for Continuing Professional Education (CPE, MCLE and CCEP credits) of 60-90 minutes.
Transformation! How to Achieve Lasting Culture Change
In today’s environment, effectively leading measureable change is critical to succeed. Unfortunately, research shows that 70% of all attempted pivots by organizations fail. In this thought-provoking talk, Amii Barnard-Bahn, former Fortune Global 50 exec and coach, will discuss the five key change management principles to address our natural tendency to resist change, so you can ensure your important transformation initiatives are built to last.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Lead your organizational initiative for optimal acceptance
- Maintain positive business relationships with teams most impacted
- Create a feedback system to continually improve and share results
Member, Advisory Board
West Edge Opera
February 02, 2020
Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University has a proud legacy of innovating to best serve our students as the world changes.
MBU is a small, coeducational university offering a range of degree programs from bachelor to doctoral. We serve a diverse student population on our main campus in historic Staunton, Virginia, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in nearby Fishersville, and MBU Online.
Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Legal and IP, Risk Management
52 Article/Blogs
Is your negativity masking a need for control?
BARNARD-BAHN
March 20, 2025
Recently, I worked with a CEO who initially wanted to address her "negativity problem." She recognized her tendency toward sarcasm and impatience, understanding that "leaders bring the weather." She genuinely wanted to align with her values of kindness and patience.
Mastering the Art of Bad News: A six-step approach for training and development leaders
BARNARD-BAHN
March 01, 2025
As L&D professionals, we love sharing wins - but what about when projects don't go as planned? In my recent article for Association for Talent Development (ATD), I outline a research-backed framework for navigating those difficult conversations
Master the Art of Delivering Bad News: A six-step approach for training and development leaders
Association for Talent Development
February 19, 2025
For talent development leaders, sharing good news is usually one of the nicest parts of the job. But, of course, projects don’t always go the way we plan.
Jack Welch's Final Warning: Are You Growing Fast Enough?
BARNARD-BAHN
February 18, 2025
As leaders, our ability to thrive depends on one critical factor: maintaining a faster rate of personal growth than the pace of external change. Let me share a framework for ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.
Why Your Self-Doubt Might Actually Be a Superpower
BARNARD-BAHN
November 12, 2024
"I still sometimes feel like a loser kid in high school. I just have to pick myself up and tell myself that I'm a superstar every morning so that I can get through this day…." — Lady Gaga
ACC Docket: Enhancing Leadership Through the Art of Receiving and Delivering Feedback
BARNARD-BAHN
November 08, 2024
I vividly recall my first critical lesson about feedback. As a summer associate, I poured my energy into crafting a legal memo, only to have it returned by a senior attorney covered in red ink. My less-than-enthusiastic reaction prompted him to remark, “You know, most people won’t take the time to tell you how to do this better.”
Harvard Business Review: How to Navigate a Job Offer from a Competitor
BARNARD-BAHN
October 12, 2024
Have you ever been tempted by a job offer from a competitor? It's a thrilling prospect, but fraught with potential pitfalls. After a year of research and writing, I'm thrilled to offer insights on this complex career move.
Enhancing Leadership through the Art of Receiving — and Delivering — Feedback (Association of Corporate Counsel Docket)
BARNARD-BAHN
October 07, 2024
I vividly recall my first critical lesson about feedback. As a summer associate, I poured my energy into crafting a legal memo, only to have it returned by a senior attorney covered in red ink. My less-than-enthusiastic reaction prompted him to remark, “You know, most people won’t take the time to tell you how to do this better.”
Compliance Week: How are you keeping up? The adoption of AI in compliance
BARNARD-BAHN
August 23, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the business landscape, and this is especially true for anyone working in compliance. But while AI offers immense potential to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and mitigate risks, it also introduces a new set of challenges that compliance professionals must navigate.
New book! Modern Achievement, by Asheesh Advani & Marshall Goldsmith
BARNARD-BAHN
August 21, 2024
I'm delighted to be included in "Modern Achievement" -- a new book written by Asheesh Advani, President & CEO of JA Worldwide, and legendary coach and my mentor Marshall Goldsmith.
Leader to Leader Journal: Success Depends On Welcoming — Not Shooting — The Messenger
BARNARD-BAHN
August 05, 2024
In business, success hinges on more than just sharing good news—it's about how well we handle the tough conversations. The old adage says the messenger of bad news gets shot, but effective leaders know that welcoming the messenger is crucial.
The Nice Guys on Business Podcast, with Amii Barnard-Bahn: Awareness, Accountability, and
BARNARD-BAHN
July 01, 2024
Host Doug Sandler interviews Amii on The Nice Guys in Business. Almost 1,000 episodes and 3 million plus downloads later, from day one we knew we had our hands on something fun, entertaining, educational. And totally warped. We continue to expand our ideas and bring our spin on what it takes to be successful in business and in life. Together, along with our amazing team, Strick and I bring you 5 episodes a week of interviews, fuckery and a boatload of business lessons. Our show is not for the proper, politically correct, or those with a weak constitution, and we won’t apologize for dropping the f-bomb or any other four-letter word. We do however, promise to add value to your day and hopefully teach you a thing or two.
That time I got smacked down
BARNARD-BAHN
March 07, 2024
I’d been at an organization for several years, loved it, and had two C-suite sponsors at the top. When a reorganization came and swept them both off to other opportunities, I didn’t appreciate how vulnerable that made me.
Outdated Skills: How to Protect Yourself from Being Expendable
Linkedln
December 14, 2023
You’d probably agree with me that the future world of work requires everyone to become a lifelong learner. Author Jeffrey Wald recently estimated the rate at which our skills are monetizable is dropping.
Compliance Week: The road from CCO to board: What compliance professionals need to know
Compliance Week
December 04, 2023
For decades, corporate board seats have been a semi-retirement strategy for chief executive officers and chief financial officers who want to stay in the game. So what's the path for risk management executives?
Feeling Frustrated with Your Students? Ask Yourself These 6 Questions
HBR
October 12, 2023
Being a teacher is challenging and many are battling burnout. Constant mental strain can lead to impatience, causing educators’ brains to short-circuit to judgment and reaction when expectations aren’t met.
How Do You Motivate An Underperforming Team Member?
In Confidence
August 02, 2023
I recently received a great question from our In Confidence subscriber community: “I have some under-performing members on my team — but not so under-performing that I want to see them out of the organization. I am having a hard time motivating one particular individual...any advice on how to handle this on a day-to-day basis?”
3 Ways to Embrace Conflict for Good
In Confidence
June 20, 2023
I've been contemplating the divisiveness in our workplaces, communities, and homes. So many things to argue over, to separate us. To break through these barriers, we need effective leadership — good intent, combined with concrete actions for change.
The 90-Day Window: Four Strategies for New Executive Success
Linkedln
March 14, 2025
According to a recent PBS poll, more than one-third of Americans have changed jobs in the last two years — and 60% of those working received raises. That's incredible.
So for those of you in a new role, I'm sharing some pointers that may be helpful for your first 90 days. The first 90 days are critical — they set the stage for everything that follows.
Maria Callas, Perfectionism, and the Hidden Cost of Never Being 'Good Enough'
Linkedln
December 17, 2024
Maria Callas's story is more than just opera history - it's a powerful reminder of how perfectionism can silence even the most extraordinary talents. As I watched her story unfold during my research for this video, I couldn't help but reflect on how this same pattern plays out in leadership and professional life today.
How to Bulletproof Your Future
LinkedIn
September 12, 2024
It’s challenging these days to read the news without hearing of layoffs or a possible recession. Understandably, this news can cause mild or serious panic for some, regardless of how secure you may currently be in your company.
Stay Ahead: Evaluate Your Career Before Your Boss Does!
Linkedln
July 12, 2024
When I read about layoffs in the news, I hope people are well-equipped for any twists and turns that can happen. I've been through many varieties of career change myself — It can be tough.
I Have a Confession to Make
Linkedln
April 23, 2024
Between work and parenting, I couldn’t keep up. Thanksgiving arrived and kicked off the holiday season. Cards started arriving in spurts and then waves, and I guiltily tucked away beautiful gold, red, and white envelopes, unopened, in a corner of our kitchen for safekeeping.
The Season for Reflection (some thoughts on anxiety and gratitude)
LinkedIn
February 21, 2024
I’ve adopted a deliberate practice of noticing when I feel anxious, and refocusing my mind on something I’m grateful for. Something kind a colleague or client said to me, a hug from my daughter, seeing one of the last golden leaves fall from the Sycamore outside my window. I pause and spend a minute reflecting on that one thing, and the anxiety begins to fragment and splinter. It loses a lock on my attention, and I can feel the tension release in my body. I can now make a better decision.
Bossing Back Burnout: Which of These 3 Types Apply to You or Your Team?
In Confidence
November 21, 2023
I recently met with a group of executive clients, struck by the exhaustion we’re all feeling.
The holidays are finally here, so what’s up?
The resurgence of Covid and flu season, meeting end of year numbers, the challenge of dispersed teams, the war in Ukraine and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict have tapped out a lot of us.
When have you been Brave at Work?
LinkedIn
October 13, 2023
When I was interviewed for the Be Brave at Work podcast, my host Ed asked a great question:
When have you been brave at work?
You might not consider bravery as a work term. It may come so naturally that you don’t even think of it in those terms.
Like when we’re a leader and have the power to help someone – you think of it as part of your role.
It’s Not What You Say, It’s What They Hear
LinkedIn
September 15, 2023
I was recently coaching an executive who had received some tough feedback about his commentary in a company town hall meeting. In speaking to employees all around the world from his home office, he believed he had displayed strength, confidence and hope about the future.
5 Networking Hacks for Introverts
In Confidence
May 16, 2023
When building and expanding a professional network, executives often need to get out of their comfort zone. I have coached clients on how to navigate social situations with greater ease, and here are a handful of my key recommendations.
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
Now is the Time to Share Your Thought Leadership
LinkedIn
May 02, 2023
This is the last in a five-part series on the Promotability Index. (Check out my prior issues on Self-Awareness, External Awareness, Strategic Thinking, and Executive Presence.) Many thanks to those of you who have written to share your insights (and a few promotions!).
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
The Key To Establishing Immediate Credibility
In Confidence
April 25, 2023
This is the fourth in a five-part series on the Promotability Index. (In case you missed them, prior issues focused on the first three elements: Self-Awareness, External Awareness, and Strategic Thinking.) Today we are going to focus on Executive Presence – the fourth of the five key leadership elements that help you get promoted.
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
The One Thing That Separates Leaders From Everyone Else
In Confidence
April 18, 2023
Hi friends!
This is the third in a series of the 5 key elements that get you promoted (in case you missed out, here are the two prior issues on Self-Awareness and External Awareness).
Today we are going to focus on Strategic Thinking – the third of the five key leadership elements that help you get promoted.
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
Try These Four Tips To Improve Your External Awareness
In Confidence
April 04, 2023
Welcome to the second in a five-part series on the Promotability Index. (In case you missed it, here is a link to Issue #1 on Self-Awareness.) Today we’re going to focus on External Awareness – the second of the five key leadership elements that help get you promoted.
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
5 Things to Increase Your Self-awareness
In Confidence
March 28, 2023
This is the first in a 5-part series on the Promotability Index. Of the five key leadership elements that get you promoted, I want to start with giving you a deeper dive on self-awareness. You must be honest with yourself if you are serious about doing the work it takes to optimize your career opportunities.
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
Are you listening, or just preparing to talk?
In Confidence
February 21, 2023
People often listen to respond, but it is sometimes even more important to listen to understand. For the past year, I’ve been focused on listening to understand.
I’m convinced more than ever that the work we do to be courageous and vulnerable — required for effective leadership — is critical to making a positive impact in our homes, workplaces and communities. We need good intent, combined with concrete actions for change.
Here are three recommendations to achieve positive change by listening to voices previously unheard:
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
How to Break the Block
In Confidence
February 07, 2023
If you’re like most people, it’s been challenging to focus these past several weeks.
Did you know you can get more done by simply starting a task or project?
Whether you’re challenged with constant interruptions, procrastination, or low energy and memory retention (all normal responses to stress and change, BTW), here is a cool lifehack you can use to get more done, and with better results — not only in the COVID19 world, but anytime you are facing stress from prepping for a board meeting or going in for that career-shifting review.
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
How to Lead Change: My #1 Tip for Success
In Confidence
January 17, 2023
We are wired to resist change – especially when it’s imposed on us by other people. Change is uncomfortable. It causes anxiety – and we avoid things that cause us discomfort.
If you've attended my keynotes on this, you know that I've had my challenges leading major enterprise change.
I gained a valuable takeaway from these experiences, so I want to share my #1 insight that can make your initiatives more successful:
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
Why You Should Look Forward To Your Performance Review
In Confidence
January 03, 2023
Welcome to the new year! For most of my clients, this is a season of annual performance and business review meetings.
In an ideal world, a review would be a generative time to reflect on the challenges of the past year, both highs and lows. A time to take stock of our successes and take an honest audit of shortfalls and the key obstacles that kept us from achieving our goals.
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
How can we make pay conversations easier and more effective?
In Confidence
December 22, 2022
In our last issue, we discussed how to gather compensation data to know whether you are getting paid fairly. In this issue, we discuss how to effectively prepare for the negotiation conversation.
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
How do I know I’m being paid fairly?
In Confidence
December 13, 2022
A common question from my clients: How do I know I’m being paid fairly?
My advice: Roll up your sleeves and do the research to discover the current market rate for your job. You can determine your viable pay range from four basic sources:
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
Trouble with Your Boss?
In Confidence
November 29, 2022
Not getting along with your boss has got to be one of the most painful work experiences anyone can have.
According to a recent Gallup poll, 75% of workers who voluntarily leave their jobs do so to escape from their manager. People leave managers, not companies. If this is happening in your world, know you are not alone and there are several things you can do to improve the situation.
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
Be relevant, be brief, be gone.
In Confidence
November 01, 2022
Welcome to the inaugural issue of In Confidence, a biweekly newsletter designed to give you leadership tips, discuss hairy workplace issues, and share insights to help you work and live at the top of your game. If you like what you're reading, send to friends, and have them subscribe using the Subscribe button and share using #InConfidence.
Tags: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching
1 Board Membership
Member, Board of Trustees
Mary Baldwin University
June 01, 2021
Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University has a proud legacy of innovating to best serve our students as the world changes.
MBU is a small, coeducational university offering a range of degree programs from bachelor to doctoral. We serve a diverse student population on our main campus in historic Staunton, Virginia, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in nearby Fishersville, and MBU Online.
Tags: Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership
1 Book
The PI Guidebook: How the Promotability Index Can Help You Get Ahead in Your Career
Edgewater Press
May 21, 2021
“If you aspire to success and want to get promoted, this is a hands-on, interactive, and valuable resource that every motivated professional should have.”—Dorie Clark, author of Reinventing You and Stand Out; executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business. The Promotability Index (PI) is a free online assessment tool used by Fortune 500 companies and over one thousand professionals who want to advance in their careers. The PI Guidebook is the essential resource that can help you get the most out of the PI.Using The PI Guidebook you will:• discover how you are currently perceived in terms of promotability• assess your unique strengths and opportunities• develop and master the skills needed for leadership in the workplace• create an action plan with concrete next steps to advance your careerWith over thirty exercises and additional resources for developing a personalized self-development plan, The PI Guidebook will help you find your path to job satisfaction and career success.
Modern Achievement: A New Approach to Timeless Lessons for Aspiring Leaders
100 Coaches Publishing
August 13, 2024
Today’s aspiring leaders are redefining achievement. They understand achievement as a process for individual empowerment—discovering who they are, where they want to go, and how they want to change themselves and the world around them. That world is more global, decentralized, dynamic, and diverse than ever before. Rather than just setting goals for achievement, today’s graduates are focusing on the process of achieving goals, resetting and pivoting to face new realities, and finding happiness in the journey.
Classic books on achievement like those by Napoleon Hill, Brian Tracy, and Stephen Covey were written for a much different world. Today’s young leaders need a fresh approach for achieving success in their lives and careers. Enter Asheesh Advani and Marshall Goldsmith.
In Modern Achievement, JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide CEO Asheesh Advani and celebrated leadership expert Marshall Goldsmith (author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There) offer thirty actionable lessons for personal and career success. Each lesson is part of an innovative Fixed-Flexible-Freestyle leadership framework that helped Advani to lead JA Worldwide and propel the organization to annual recognition as one of the top 10 NGOs in the world.
Using vivid storytelling from the lives of Advani and Goldsmith as well as established leaders and young achievers they have met, Modern Achievement empowers emerging leaders to claim their individual power to grow, achieve, and lead others.
Due Diligence in Hiring and Promotions: Implementation and Management
Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
February 02, 2022
Annual Chapter in "The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual 2022." This trusted resource, written by more than 90 compliance and ethics experts and with more than 1,050 pages of content, provides practical guidance that enables a practitioner to establish, maintain, and improve a compliance and ethics program.
The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual (CCEM) features detailed analyses of critical aspects of compliance and ethics programs, practical tools, checklists, policies, and procedures to help compliance professionals improve program effectiveness and address a wide range of risk areas.
Sending the Elevator Back Down
CCI Media Group
October 15, 2020
Lisa Fine and Mary Shirley, compliance leaders and co-hosts of the Great Women in Compliance Podcast, have the unique pleasure of speaking regularly with other experts in the field. Here, they share wit and wisdom from some of the greatest minds in compliance, women who hail from every corner of the globe and span myriad industries and experience levels. The guidance these contributors offer and experiences they share are a breath of fresh air – both for the young professional just starting out and for the mature compliance leader with a long history in compliance and ethics. The stories are exceedingly relatable, the lessons universal. Mary and Lisa have compiled a light-hearted but substantive work as a celebration of women in the compliance space and an encouragement to stand fast in the face of adversity.
A law firm specializing in counseling clients on the design and enhancement of compliance and ethics programs, located in Sacramento and Santa Monica, California and Princeton, New Jersey. Services include: program assessments, risk assessments, monitorships, C&E organizational structure and design, board oversight, codes of conduct and company policies, training and communications, speak up/reporting systems, conflicts of interest, and internal investigations.
Amii advises clients on the development and implementation of compliance and ethics programs that are tailored to each client's legal risks and business needs and that conform to applicable government requirements and pronouncements regarding effective compliance programs.
I help C-suite executives and their teams increase their effectiveness, leading to measurable results: higher growth and profits, employee retention, and reduction of unnecessary stress and politics. We work together to create healthy workplace cultures where everyone can do their best work. I have helped thousands of professionals build high performance teams, get promoted, amplify their strengths and remove bad habits, and increase personal and professional satisfaction.
I serve Fortune 500, mid-sized businesses and nonprofit entities. As a former Fortune 50 executive, author and coach, I bring deep expertise in HR, legal, and corporate governance in service to my corporate clients' needs.
Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches Community
Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches
February 20, 2020
Amii Barnard-Bahn was selected out of over 18,000 global applicants to participate in Dr. Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches Program (#MG100). This community of leaders is personally selected by Marshall Goldsmith to “pay it forward” and develop future leaders who make a positive impact. The group includes leading academics, best-selling authors, corporate executives, and top executive coaches.
Spotlight on Trailblazing Women
Cybersecurity Law Report
March 08, 2023
In honor of International Women’s Day, some of ION Analytics' editorial teams led by women, including Erica Teichert at Mergermarket, Rebecca Hughes Parker at Law Report Group and Sarah Foss and Hema Oza at Debtwire, interviewed notable women in the markets and industries we cover to highlight what inspired them, and their advice for others. These lawyers, advisors and consultants from around the world specialize in private equity, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, hedge funds, anti-corruption, data privacy, and more. We hope these remarkable women inspire you as much as they did us.
UC Berkeley Women's Initiative for Professional Development (UCB WI)
UC Berkeley
October 13, 2023
In this opening keynote for the UCBerkeley Women's Initiative for Professional Development, Amii shares the 5 key elements for career advancement and how a peer coaching culture is key to success.
Skillsets and Mindsets, Aptitudes and Attitudes: What’s Required to Be Successful in Career Strategies?
The Conference Board
October 04, 2023
Businesses have been focused on upskilling and reskilling their talent to keep the organization’s capabilities at an optimum level in support of successful execution of strategies and objectives. At the same time, enlightened organizations have recognized that people bring their collection of life experiences, good and bad/current and historic, with them to work; the so called “whole-self” phenomenon impacting not only skills, but also the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being of our lives.
In this session, we will have an open forum discussing what are the finer points of addressing the rest of the work, worker and workplace beyond simply improving skills. It could be that the larger portion of the pie is really these other aspects of the person that we need to stay focused on to maintain a level of engagement and productivity necessary to keep the business competitive.
Women in Compliance Summit proves value of congregating, allyship
Women in Compliance Summit
July 07, 2023
This advice was one of many useful takeaways from Compliance Week’s inaugural Women in Compliance Summit held in Atlanta on June 27-28. The event, conducted concurrently with CW’s Third-Party Risk Management Summit, attracted nearly 300 compliance and risk practitioners for two days dedicated to elevating attendees and addressing some of the unique challenges women face in the profession.
The Art and Skill of Communicating Risk and Bad News
Institute of Internal Auditors, Chicago Chapter
April 04, 2022
Every one of us has to deliver tough news sometimes, and we all know it’s easier to do when we’ve built up enough political capital. But what if you haven’t built those trusted relationships or are in a new role that requires you to be the de facto bearer of bad news? Join Amii Barnard-Bahn, workplace culture expert and executive coach, for a fascinating and practical discussion that will help anyone learn to share difficult messages without damaging political capital.
The 5 Elements of Promotability (and How to Perfect Them)
Mary Baldwin University, Women's Leadership Symposium
March 26, 2022
Join us for brunch and a riveting keynote address by Executive Coach and MBU Trustee, Amii Barnard-Bahn, JD on the power of promotability. Learn how to define and develop your strengths to compete in various arenas of leadership.
How to avoid an FDIC-style misconduct inquiry
The Financial Times, Banking Risk & Regulation
December 04, 2023
The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is currently in a world of hurt, dealing with allegations of misogyny and a toxic culture. When this happens to an organisation, the negative impact on talent retention, strategic focus and basic business functioning is severe. Productive activity comes to a standstill.
Episode 149 - Amii Barnard-Bahn
The Ethics Experts
July 03, 2023
In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Amii Barnard-Bahn. A partner at Kaplan & Walker LLP, Amii is an executive coach who specializes in accelerating the success of corporate compliance executives and their teams. Amii shaped company culture and strategy for over 20 years at global companies such as McKesson and Allianz in multiple roles (CAO, Chief Compliance Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer). Amii has been described by Forbes Magazine as “one of the top coaches for legal and compliance executives.” A contributor to Fast Company and Harvard Business Review, Amii is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches.
Unlock Your Promotability, with The Talent Development Think Tank
Barnard Bahn Coaching & Consulting
June 21, 2023
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Andy Storch on his top podcast, The Talent Development Think Tank. It was a pleasure to be on the show and talk about how #hr can get "unstuck" — if you're feeling mired in your current HR role despite your skills and experience, constantly overlooked for promotions, then you are not alone!
How To Stand Out And Advance Your Career With Amii Barnard-Bahn and Elizabeth Bachman
Barnard Bahn Coaching & Consulting
April 21, 2023
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The 5 Pillars Of Promotability
My guest is my friend, Amii Barnard-Bahn. I have been following Amii since I first met her because she’s so awesome. She has a whole lot to talk about, especially the Promotability Index assessment that she has created, which helps you analyze where you’re strong and where you could shore up your strengths. Her official bio is Amii Barnard-Bahn is a former Fortune Global 50 executive. She’s a consultant to the C-suite and leaders at global companies like Bank of the West, Adobe, and The Gap.
Great Women in Compliance: Knowing Your Worth
Barnard Bahn Coaching & Consulting
March 19, 2023
March 14, was #equalpayday , which is a reminder that even with all of the forward progress for women, the pay disparity still exists. We couldn't have had more perfect timing for Amii Barnard-Bahn, JD, PCC to join us. Amii is a leader for women executives, in her coaching and consulting work, her advocacy for women on Boards and pay equity.
Closing the Gender Pay Gap
Barnard Bahn Coaching & Consulting
March 18, 2023
In honor of equal pay day earlier this week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Amber Miller of The Wisest Women, Co-Host of WISEcast, the podcast for Women in STEM and Education, to discuss the gender pay gap. During this episode, we discussed the impact on society, pay equity audits, and the different types of challenges faced across the different stages of our careers.
Workplace Wakeup: How to Deliver Bad News
Barnard Bahn Coaching & Consulting
February 09, 2023
In this episode, Jen and special guest Amii Barnard-Bahn, a lawyer, executive coach, and all around great person, discuss the best approaches for leaders to deliver the news that no one wants to hear.
Building Relationships And Giving Before You Need Help - Amii Barnard-Bahn
YouTube
September 12, 2021
"Find people that you align with that can be sponsors. Join a project team, volunteer to do something outside your work area. Building your network by being helpful is the number one way to build it and then you're not feeling like a taker. You want to build your network before you need it, you don't want to go asking and go begging around. That is what it can feel like if you haven't paid it forward." Amii Barnard-Bahn told me about building relationships and giving before you need help on Episode 18 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
Tags: Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership
California could become first state to require women in boardrooms
San Francisco Chronicle
August 18, 2018
Amii was interviewed regarding a new bill requiring that publicly traded California companies include women on their boards of directors. The bill heads to the Assembly floor this week.
SB826, which is opposed by many business groups, would make California the first state with such a mandate.
The Buck Stops Here: How to Get Paid What You’re Worth
Compliance Week
May 01, 2023
Join Us for Compliance Week's Inaugural Women in Compliance Summit
Join women in compliance from across industries for dynamic networking, inspirational speakers, and idea sharing that will provide you with the tools you need to build your confidence, increase your skills, and advance your career. Connect with a pioneering and diverse speaking faculty as they address current challenges in compliance and share tools to propel your career forward. Attendees will walk away recharged and ready to take on a variety of compliance challenges, including coordinating with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and ensuring their compliance program is tailored to their organization’s needs. This is the premier gathering for established and emerging leaders in compliance to come together for learning and networking that leaves them feeling empowered, motivated, and inspired.
How to Get Paid What You're Worth
Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics
July 11, 2023
Are you getting paid what you're worth?
Melanie Sponholz and I share our top tips and experience with Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE)'s Adam Turteltaub, in advance of our October session in Chicago. We equip you with the following:
️ Pre-work: what you need to know before even starting the conversation
️ Where you can get relevant salary data
️ The big mistake most people make when negotiating
️ Getting paid more when asked to take on additional work
️ Plan B: when you don't get what you want
Do Enforcers Really Care about Compliance Programs?
Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics
June 05, 2023
Articulate enforcers' position on the value of C&E programs as documented in published guidance
Identify caselaw and regulatory decisions evidencing C&E program elements that have helped companies
Evaluate the legal cases at hand, and discern how much compliance programs really matter
Show Me the Money: Getting Paid What You're Worth
Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics
June 05, 2023
Identifying and navigating the 5 Key Elements to Getting Promoted
Negotiating your pay: Tips and strategies for mastering the ask (and what not to do)
Stop working for free: How to say no to extra work without pay
Do Enforcers Really Care about Compliance Programs?
Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics
May 19, 2023
- Articulate enforcers’ position on the
value of C&E programs as documented in
published guidance
- Identify caselaw and regulatory decisions
evidencing C&E program elements that have
helped companies
- Evaluate the legal cases at hand, and
discern how much compliance programs
really matter
The 5 Key Elements of Promotability (and How to Perfect Them) The Non-Profit Alliance's Rising Leader Summit
The Nonprofit Alliance
September 22, 2022
The 5 Key Elements of Promotability (and How to Perfect Them)
The Non-Profit Alliance's Rising Leader Summit
The TNPA Rising Leaders Summit blends peer conversations and podium speakers. We use Liberating Structures, facilitation techniques that stimulate critical conversations and elevate the expertise in the room. Attendees will take these facilitation tools and skills back to their own organizations to help ensure all voices are being heard and to spur greater engagement and innovation.
FedEx Strategic Retreat: Leadership Fireside Chat
The Institute of Coaching
February 28, 2021
The Institute of Coaching (IOC) is based at McLean, Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, which is a non-profit organization. IOC is dedicated to ensuring scientific integrity in the field of coaching. Our mission is to disseminate the best coaching science and empower you to catalyze positive change in yourself, your community, and the world around you.
Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics Conference: Southern California Transformation! 5 Success Strategies for Compliance Changemakers
SCCE
January 22, 2021
There are many definitions of the word “leader.” But what does it mean to be a good leader? How do good leaders guide their teams? Many ask what characteristics constitute good leadership. Different people will answer this question in myriad ways.
Transformation! 5 Success Strategies for Compliance Changemakers
Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics Conference: Southern California
January 22, 2021
Risk Assessment & Program Assessment: The Foundation of an Effective C&E Program
Cintas Institute for Business Ethics, Xavier University
September 16, 2024
How to deliver bad news to employees and investors
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Global MBA Program
August 17, 2021
Guest lectures: "How to deliver bad news to employees and investors" for Ethics and Entrepreneurship, and "Self-Awareness and Achieving Your Reflected Best Self," interviewed by CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, Asheesh Advani
Ethics of Finance: Re-engineering Fairness
Stanford University
November 09, 2020
Guest lecturer, Stanford University School of Engineering, Professor Bruce Cahan
Ethics of Finance & Financial Engineering (MS&E 148)
Reengineering Financial Ethics – November 9, 2020
Compliance and Ethics Risk Assessment: The Foundation of an Effective C&E Program
Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics
February 23, 2023
- Why a thorough understanding of C&E risks can help make every aspect of your compliance program more effective: From training and communications to board oversight, to auditing and monitoring
- How to create effective, continuous risk assessment methodologies and use the results of risk assessment to enhance your program
- The importance of sharing risk assessment results with senior leaders and the board and how to avoid those things that can go wrong
Tags: Coaching, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion
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Leading with Humanity: The Future of Leadership and Coaching
The Institute of Coaching, McLean, Affiliate of Harvard Medical School
September 14, 2021
We are delighted to share the results of a phenomenal, first of its kind, collaboration of IOC fellows and the IOC team - 24 coaches, 12 months, and close to 1,000 collective hours.
Leading with Humanity, the Future of Leadership and Coaching, is an IOC report on a qualitative study of the impact of pandemic-era disruptions on organizations, leaders, leadership, and leadership coaching.
A team of nineteen IOC fellows interviewed thirty-three executives in five countries, all of whom were invited to reflect on what they experienced and learned about leadership and the role of coaching in leadership. The report captures the experiences of the executives transcribed and coded from the interviews, which were then contextualized with relevant theoretical and empirical literature.
Our wish for you and your clients?
Relive the acute phase of the pandemic with a reflective stance, harvesting the positive shifts as well as processing the concomitant pain and suffering. Together, let’s sculpt organizational life in a way that better serves humanity, generates agility and resilience, and enables a sustainable future for us all.
Our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all of the report’s contributors.
Tags: Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership
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The Art and Skill of Delivering Bad News and Reducing Risk
Location: United States Fees: 15,000
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Every one of us has to deliver tough news sometimes, and we all know it’s easier to do when we’ve built up enough political capital. But what if you haven’t built those trusted relationships or are in a new role that requires you to be the de facto bearer of bad news? Join Amii Barnard-Bahn, workplace culture expert and executive coach, for a fascinating and practical discussion that will help anyone learn to share difficult messages without damaging political capital.
Attendees will learn how to:
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Overcome the human tendency to dislike and distrust bad news messengers
Effectively prepare to deliver the news in a way that preserves and builds trusted relationships
Maintain the sense of urgency and action required to respond to crisis and lead change
*Continuing Professional Education: in addition to being an insightful, motivating talk complete with tools to use immediately with your teams, this keynote has qualified for Continuing Professional Education (CPE, MCLE and CCEP credits) of 60-90 minutes.
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Corporate Compliance & Ethics
Is your negativity masking a need for control?
Mastering the Art of Bad News: A six-step approach for training and development leaders
Jack Welch's Final Warning: Are You Growing Fast Enough?
Why Your Self-Doubt Might Actually Be a Superpower
ACC Docket: Enhancing Leadership Through the Art of Receiving and Delivering Feedback
Harvard Business Review: How to Navigate a Job Offer from a Competitor
Enhancing Leadership through the Art of Receiving — and Delivering — Feedback (Association of Corporate Counsel Docket)
Enhancing Leadership through the Art of Receiving — and Delivering — Feedback
Compliance Week: How are you keeping up? The adoption of AI in compliance
New book! Modern Achievement, by Asheesh Advani & Marshall Goldsmith
Leader to Leader Journal: Success Depends On Welcoming — Not Shooting — The Messenger
Boost your influence with this Japanese technique
The Nice Guys on Business Podcast, with Amii Barnard-Bahn: Awareness, Accountability, and
Boost your influence with this Japanese technique
Seis errores que cometen los lideres al anunciar despidos
That time I got smacked down
Master this one trait to boost productivity
Outdated Skills: How to Protect Yourself from Being Expendable
Feeling Frustrated with Your Students? Ask Yourself These 6 Questions
How Do You Motivate An Underperforming Team Member?
How to Boss Back Fear
3 Ways to Embrace Conflict for Good
The 90-Day Window: Four Strategies for New Executive Success
Maria Callas, Perfectionism, and the Hidden Cost of Never Being 'Good Enough'
How to Bulletproof Your Future
Stay Ahead: Evaluate Your Career Before Your Boss Does!
I Have a Confession to Make
Did you only “meet expectations” this year?
The Season for Reflection (some thoughts on anxiety and gratitude)
Bossing Back Burnout: Which of These 3 Types Apply to You or Your Team?
When have you been Brave at Work?
It’s Not What You Say, It’s What They Hear
5 Networking Hacks for Introverts
Now is the Time to Share Your Thought Leadership
The Key To Establishing Immediate Credibility
The One Thing That Separates Leaders From Everyone Else
Try These Four Tips To Improve Your External Awareness
5 Things to Increase Your Self-awareness
Are you listening, or just preparing to talk?
How to Break the Block
How to Lead Change: My #1 Tip for Success
Why You Should Look Forward To Your Performance Review
How can we make pay conversations easier and more effective?
How do I know I’m being paid fairly?
Why Should I Trust You?
Be relevant, be brief, be gone.
The PI Guidebook: How the Promotability Index Can Help You Get Ahead in Your Career
Modern Achievement: A New Approach to Timeless Lessons for Aspiring Leaders
Due Diligence in Hiring and Promotions: Implementation and Management
Sending the Elevator Back Down
Kaplan & Walker LLP
Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting
Spotlight on Trailblazing Women
UC Berkeley Women's Initiative for Professional Development (UCB WI)
Skillsets and Mindsets, Aptitudes and Attitudes: What’s Required to Be Successful in Career Strategies?
Women in Compliance Summit proves value of congregating, allyship
The 5 Key Elements of Promotability (and How to Perfect Them)
The Art and Skill of Communicating Risk and Bad News
The 5 Elements of Promotability (and How to Perfect Them)
Self check-ins key to personal, professional growth
Episode 149 - Amii Barnard-Bahn
Unlock Your Promotability, with The Talent Development Think Tank
How To Stand Out And Advance Your Career With Amii Barnard-Bahn and Elizabeth Bachman
Great Women in Compliance: Knowing Your Worth
Closing the Gender Pay Gap
Workplace Wakeup: How to Deliver Bad News
The Buck Stops Here: How to Get Paid What You’re Worth
ATD Talent Development Leader Podcast: How to Think Differently About Change with Amii Barnard
#InsightsSharing - Stories of Amii Barnard-Bahn (Global Leadership Expert)
Building Healthy Cultures and Leaders
The Feedback Revolution: A Career-Boosting Strategy for Success
https://forums.ft.com/women-in-business-asia-forum
How to Get Paid What You're Worth
Do Enforcers Really Care about Compliance Programs?
The 5 Key Elements of Promotability (and How to Perfect Them) The Non-Profit Alliance's Rising Leader Summit
CoachXConversations: Amii Barnard-Bahn
WILD Women's Network: Women in Global Leadership Development Forum 2021
FedEx Strategic Retreat: Leadership Fireside Chat
Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics Conference: Southern California Transformation! 5 Success Strategies for Compliance Changemakers
"Ethical Culture and the Root of Financial Fraud"
"Ethical Culture and the Root of Financial Fraud"
Alchemizing HR: The Five Elements of Promotability (and How to Perfect Them)
Compliance and Ethics Risk Assessment: The Foundation of an Effective C&E Program
Leading with Humanity: The Future of Leadership and Coaching
