Caroline Webb

Caroline Webb is a distinguished economist and behavioural scientist who specialises in applying psychological and neurological research to modern professional life. During her twelve-year tenure at McKinsey & Company, she served as a Partner and co-founded the firm’s global leadership practice, where she pioneered training models for senior executives and established their women’s leadership development programme. Her background also includes significant public policy work at the Bank of England, where she contributed to official inflation reports and international economic forecasting. As the founder of the coaching firm Sevenshift and an external senior adviser to McKinsey, Caroline translates complex scientific concepts into practical strategies for resilience, productivity, and team culture. Her acclaimed book, How to Have a Good Day, has been published in over 60 countries and 14 languages, demonstrating how behavioural economics can radically improve daily work-life balance and focus. She is a member of the Silicon Guild and a Founding Fellow of the Harvard-affiliated Institute of Coaching, regularly contributing her expertise to the Harvard Business Review and the World Economic Forum. Caroline is highly sought after for her ability to decode the mechanics of human performance. By addressing cognitive biases and the evolution of the digital workplace, she provides audiences with a sophisticated understanding of how to foster innovation and inclusion. Organisations book her for her unique capacity to blend rigorous scientific data with an engaging, practical delivery that helps professionals thrive in a rapidly changing corporate landscape. On stage, Caroline Webb is best known for talks on Behavioural Sciences, Psychology & Neuroscience, Wellbeing and Peak Performance. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Caroline Webb is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Caroline Webb travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Caroline Webb would approach your audience.