Mary Davis Holt

Executive Coach, Partner at Flynn Heath Holt, Former EVP at Time Warner

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Mary Davis Holt Biography

Mary Davis Holt is an executive coach and keynote speaker on business, women, and leadership. She holds a position as a partner at Flynn Heath Holt Leadership, a consultancy and talent development firm focused on advancing women’s careers to top levels. Holt is based in North Carolina, USA, enhancing her influence and accessibility in various corporate and nonprofit boards.

Holt co-authored the New York Times bestseller "Break Your Own Rules: How to Change the Patterns of Thinking that Block Women's Paths to Power," which is informed by over 1,700 interviews with executives from Fortune 1000 companies as well as continuous work with more than 5,000 professional women. Her book introduces new paradigms for success that challenge outdated assumptions like "Focus on Others" with "Take Center Stage" and "Hard Work Will Get You There" with "Be Politically Savvy."

Before her role at Flynn Heath Holt Leadership, Holt held significant executive positions at Time Warner, including Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Time Life, Inc. She had comprehensive oversight of various corporate functions such as finance, information technology, marketing, human resources, manufacturing, and distribution. Notably, she led the worldwide management of manufacturing distribution for all Time Inc.'s magazines, including "Time," "Fortune," "People," and "Sports Illustrated." Additionally, she served as president of Time Life Books and Time Life Kids, further cementing her leadership in publishing. Her extensive experience and dynamic approach to leadership development have made her a sought-after speaker and coach. She has also delivered impactful leadership training programs in Tanzania, significantly contributing to the creation of a nationwide network of women leaders.

Holt's expertise and engaging speaking style are highly regarded, as evidenced by her engaging 2012 TEDx Gramercy talk, "Break Your Own Rules," which has attracted considerable attention online. Her speaking topics encompass leadership, women in business, organizational development, management, peak performance, and change, making her a pivotal figure for events and workshops aiming to inspire and transform business professionals.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/30/2024.

Mary Davis Holt Speaking Topics

  • WOMEN-TO-WOMEN: Secrets from Master Coaches

    Do you know exactly what's holding you back? Get the 10 surprising reasons why women don't get promoted with the correlating new strategies required to advance on today's stage. You'll hear the latest on gender differences, on developing "executive eminence," on building a personal board of directors, and more.

  • WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN TODAY

    In her refreshingly candid, no-nonsense style, Mary delivers the advice you need to really move your career forward, faster starting on Monday morning. You'll get the latest research. You'll hear little-known stories from high-profile women about their risks, successes, and failures. And you'll get the advice you need to start putting the building blocks in place for yourself.

  • BREAK YOUR OWN RULES: How to Unblock the Path to Power

    What does it really take to clear the path all the way to the boardroom? New rules. Mary distills the 6 faulty assumptions that most women follow that keep them from their potential. Then she delivers the 6 new rules that promise best outcomes. In this powerful keynote, youll get it all including those new rules such as Take Center Stage, Proceed Until Apprehended, Play to Win, and more.

Mary Davis Holt Videos

  • Be Your Possible: The Confidence Issue - Why Women Need to ...
    Jill Flynn and Mary Davis Holt have a mission -- to see corporate America with 30 % of women at the executive table, and more than 15% of ...
  • Break Your Own Rules: Mary Davis Holt at TEDxGramercy - YouTube
  • Mary Davis Holt: Women's Leadership Expert, Executive Coach ...

Mary Davis Holt Books

  • Jill Flynn,Kathryn Heath,Mary Davis Holt'sBreak Your Own Rules: How to Change the Patterns of Thinking that Block Women's Paths to Power [Hardcover]2011
    Jill Flynn,Kathryn Heath,Mary Davis Holt'sBreak Your Own Rules: How to Change the Patterns of Thinking that Block Women's Paths to Power [Hardcover]2011

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Mary Davis Holt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as WOMEN-TO-WOMEN: Secrets from Master Coaches, WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN TODAY and BREAK YOUR OWN RULES: How to Unblock the Path to Power. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mary Davis Holt for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Mary Davis Holt generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Cheryl Cran, Emory Austin, Crystal Kadakia and Dr. Jackie Freiberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mary Davis Holt for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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