Bill Hawkins

Bill Hawkins is recognized as a top change management speaker, executive coach, and leadership development expert. Utilizing the latest research on leadership effectiveness coupled with his extensive on-the-job experience, he delivers practical, high-impact education through workshops, keynotes, and executive coaching. Hawkins's work is grounded in a deep understanding of the dynamic realities leaders face, especially in industries like healthcare and sales.

Hawkins's career began with a division of Johnson & Johnson, followed by a significant role at Boston Scientific Corporation where he served as director and later as vice president of sales and marketing. His profound experience in sales and marketing augments his credibility and effectiveness in addressing leadership challenges in similar high-pressure environments. Over the years, Hawkins has worked with over twenty Fortune 500 companies across seventeen countries, enhancing his reputation as a renowned executive educator and coach. Notably, he was named one of the “top ten executive educators” by the Wall Street Journal, one of the “five most-respected executive coaches” by Forbes, and recognized by The Economist as “one of three most credible executive advisors in the new era of business.”

In his ongoing partnership with Marshall Goldsmith Partners, Hawkins has focused on fostering positive, lasting changes in behavior for leaders, their teams, and their organizations. He is a dynamic speaker who excels in both small and large group settings, particularly in workshops which he has facilitated on five continents. His programs, such as "What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There" and "Building Your Personal and Professional MOJO," emphasize practical strategies for leaders at various stages of their careers to adapt and succeed amid new challenges. In addition to his group workshops, Hawkins provides individual coaching using the Marshall Goldsmith Coaching Process, primarily for leaders from Fortune 500 companies.

Hawkins's commitment extends beyond corporate settings; he has donated his expertise to organizations like the International Red Cross/Red Crescent, the New York Association for New Americans, and the Girl Scouts of the USA. His thought leadership is recognized in his contributions to the Peter Drucker Foundation book "The Organization of the Future," "Coaching for Leadership," and "Change Champion’s Fieldguide." He is also a member of the Peter Drucker Foundation “Thought Leader’s Forum” and is listed in Who’s Who in International Business. Hawkins holds a BS from Drake University and an MBA from Indiana University, credentials that further underscore his expertise and authority in the field of leadership development and education.