Speaker Pack 2025
Fi McKay
Championing inclusive, high performing workplaces through
intercultural and generational insight and strategic leadership
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Fi McKay is a nationally recognised leadership speaker, intercultural coach, and workplace strategist with more than 35 years’ experience. She empowers organisations to build inclusive multi-culturally intelligent workplaces that drive results – especially during times of workplace change.
Influenced by the work of New Zealand’s leading demographer, Natalie Jackson, Fi brings compelling data to the table, shifting mindsets and sparking behavioural change. Her work integrates cultural insight, award winning training, and strategic coaching, helping leaders navigate demographic shifts with empathy, clarity and confidence.
As author of the Include Cultural Atlas Kiwi section and contributor to AI powered cultural tools, Fi blends human intelligence with cutting edge innovation to reshape how we lead in an increasingly diverse Aotearoa New Zealand.
PROFILE SUMMARY
With more that 35 years of executive leadership experience, Fi McKay is a trusted advocate for inclusive workplace design, workforce planning, staff retention, and unlocking the potential of multi-cultural and multi-generational teams.
As Director of Legend Transformational Leadership Company, she brings deep expertise in intercultural coaching, strategic leadership, and creating environments where diversity of background, age and experience is seen as a strength.
Fi has authored the Include Cultural Atlas Kiwi section, contributed to AI tools for cultural adaptability, and created nationally award-winning training programs. Her speciality? Translating strategic leadership into actionable, long-lasting change that empowers organisations from the grassroots to the executive level.
WHAT SHE BRINGS TO THE STAGE
Deep Cultural Expertise
As co-author of the Include Cultural Atlas on Kiwi Culture and a collaborator on AI driven cultural tools, Fi brings unmatched insights in understanding Aotearoa New Zealand’s culturally and generationally diverse workforce.
Proven Track Record
With decades in leadership, Fi has designed and delivered training programs that have earned national recognition and helped organisations foster inclusive, high-performance cultures across age groups and cultural backgrounds.
Strategic Implementation Focus
Fi shines at turning visionary leadership concepts into practical, meaningful actions embedded throughout an organisation – ensuring they are inclusive of diverse ethnicities, generations, and lived experiences.
Balanced Cultural Insight –
The Yin and the Yang
Fi brings a unique dual-lens perspective to every session—offering both the Kiwi and migrant viewpoint on leadership, inclusion, and workplace behaviour. This “Yin and Yang” approach creates breakthrough understanding, helping teams see each other clearly and work together with empathy and effectiveness.
SIGNATURE SPEAKING THEMES
Here are some topics Fi delivers as keynotes, seminars, or workshops: