Speaker Profile

Holly Burkett

Distinguished Principal Research Fellow, The Conference Board,

Holly Burkett , PhD, SPHR, SCC is an accomplished talent builder, change leader, and performance consultant with more than 20 years experience as a trusted business advisor for diverse public and private sector organizations. She is passionate about developing resilient leadership capabilities that enable high engagement, employee wellbeing, and operational excellence. Formerly with Apple, sample clients include: Seva Foundation; Chevron; Intel; the State Bar of California; the National Park Service; and the National Security Agency (NSA), among others.

She serves clients as a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach®, a Prosci® certified change practitioner, and as a credentialed evaluation specialist. A select member of the Conference Board, Holly is a sought-after coach, facilitator, and speaker. Publications include the award-winning book “Learning for the Long Run”, along with contributions to Forbes and many industry resources including HRCIs The Rise of HR and the Organization Development Handbook, Talent Management Handbook, and Measurement and Evaluation Handbook from the Association for Talent Development (ATD). She earned her doctorate in Human Capital Development.



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