Guest Profile

Geraldine Bown

Geraldine Bown has spent 27 years working in the areas of women's development, diversity and spirituality. She is known for her transformational training and inspirational presentations. She is a past recipient of an ASTD Excellence in Practice citation for her Diversity work with PepsiCo in over 30 countries. A former President of the European Women's Management Development Network, she specializes in empowerment and leadership programs for women.


She is the co-author of three books written for women managers, which were translated into ten languages. In 2011 she was recognized for a World of Difference 100 award given by the International Alliance of Women TIAW. The awards recognize 100 achievers from 27 countries for their efforts in advancing the economic empowerment of women locally, regionally or worldwide.


Geraldine provides audio programs and online coaching for women, and leadership programs and executive retreats in Connemara Ireland, which attract delegates from all over the world.