Blythe McGarvie

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Fortune 500 CFO, Corporate Board Member, Best-Selling Author

Virginia, USA
Live Event: $20,000 - $30,000 Virtual Event: Please Contact More Fee Info
Business, Business Leadership, Economy, Finance, Political
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Blythe McGarvie Biography

Blythe J. McGarvie has operated profitable business units and managed employees in business endeavors from China to Chile, France to Finland. An accomplished author and business thought leader, she was also a pioneering CFO, and in 1995, was one of only ten female CFOs in the Fortune 500. Renowned for her perspective on leadership, consumer markets, and worldwide economic trends, she brings energy and enthusiasm to her speeches, giving her audiences courage to thrive in trying times and to achieve financial success.

McGarvie's best-selling book, "Shaking the Globe: Courageous Decision-Making in a Changing World," provides entrepreneurs and executives with research and action ideas to overcome obstacles in a competitive and interconnected world. In the book, she explains that Western business leaders must develop the courage to enter new cultures not as people holding an attitude of cultural or moral superiority, but with a perspective of common interest and mutual success. McGarvie also authored "Fit In Stand Out: Mastering the FISO Factor: The Key to Leadership Effectiveness in Business and Life," which has reached wide distribution in the U.S. and was published outside the US in Spanish, Indian, and Russian language versions.

McGarvie has served on several corporate boards, including Accenture, Pepsi Bottling Group, The Travelers Companies, and Viacom, enhancing her reputation in corporate governance. She currently serves on the boards of Apple Hospitality REIT, Sonoco, LKQ, and privately-held Wawa. In 2018, she was a Commissioner for the NACD’s Blue Ribbon Commission initiative focused on adaptive governance, and she was honored as one of the Most Influential Directors by Women Inc. In 2019, she earned the CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight, reflecting her commitment to leadership in evolving business challenges.

Since January 2003, McGarvie has been CEO and founder of LIF Group, offering a global perspective for clients seeking profitable growth and providing leadership seminars for corporate and academic groups. She has a pulse on developing leaders and responding effectively to changing situations as a result of her extensive corporate experience. McGarvie was recently honored as one of the Most Influential People in Corporate Governance and in the Boardroom by Directorship, and in December 2009, she received an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Old Dominion University.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/30/2025.

Blythe McGarvie Speaking Topics

  • Courageous Decision-Making.

    Many Americans fear that the global economy will cost them their jobs and purchasing power and that, in turn, will force a reconsideration of American values. It is one thing to lose jobs to Indochina because employers located there can hire 14-year old children and women cheaply, provide no health care, avoid safe workplace standards, hire and fire at will, and face no liability for environmental depredation. Yet, it is another to consider a twenty-first century America that must scale back its labor practices and deregulate to make America competitive once again. These fears are based on legitimate concerns but McGarvie's goal is to lessen them and the reactionary protectionist policies they engender, by demonstrating that global business changes offers opportunities to Americans. At this seminar, McGarvie shows the six stops to connect the globe in a changing world; illustrates how business can redefine success in an interconnected world; and how to make better decisions by using untapped resources and fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in organizations of any size.

  • Financial Acuity Matters

    Finance is the language of business, in any industry. You can turn opportunity into strategic insight if you have financial acuity. Clearly, this is an under-developed skill given the financial scandals and disruptions of recent times. Keying into Google the phrase "financial scandals" yields 175,000 hits; the word "bankruptcies" yields 500,000 hits; and "accounting fraud" yields nearly 1 million hits. You must know what attributes define a company that will sustain profitable growth and be a great place to invest your time or your money. You must develop your own financial acuity even if your job is in marketing, operations, sales, or human resources if you want to thrive in business today. At this seminar, McGarvie describes:

    the three steps for building your fluency in the language of finance in order to excel in your organization and help it meet its financial targets;
habits of financially acute leaders that drive organizational growth and profits;
how mastering this skill builds confidence and strategic insight to help you meet your personal objectives and grow your business.

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Blythe McGarvie Videos

Blythe McGarvie on Globalization and Leadership - YouTube

Blythe McGarvie on Globalization and Leadership - YouTube

From France to Finland and from China to Chile, I've learned secrets about being a global citizen. Competency in your work creates the foundation for...

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Shaking the Globe: Courageous Decision-Making in a Changing World
Shaking the Globe: Courageous Decision-Making in a Changing World
Fit In, Stand Out: Mastering the FISO FACTOR - The Key to Leadership Effectiveness in Business and Life
Fit In, Stand Out: Mastering the FISO FACTOR - The Key to Leadership Effectiveness in Business and Life
Integrarse Y Destacar P/Liderazgo Efectivo (Spanish Edition)
Integrarse Y Destacar P/Liderazgo Efectivo (Spanish Edition)

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Blythe McGarvie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Courageous Decision-Making., Financial Acuity Matters and Global Citizenship: Succeeding in a New Culture.. The estimated speaking fee range to book Blythe McGarvie for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Blythe McGarvie generally travels from VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Haiyan Wang, Marla Blow, Shirin Behzadi, Debbie Wosskow and Lynne Doughtie. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Blythe McGarvie for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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