Joanne Merrick
Joanne Merrick is a global leadership expert and founder of The Leadership Recipe, dedicated to helping professionals decide if management is their best career play before they take the leap. With over 25 years of experience delivering transformative programs across 22 countries and five continents, Joanne blends neuroscience with practical wisdom gained from leadership roles at Deloitte, Amazon, and Juniper Networks. She is the author of Game On! Is Management Your Best Career Play?, a guide that empowers high performers to move beyond the typical "trust fall" approach to promotions. Having lived in Australia, Hong Kong, and the USA, Joanne brings a diverse, global perspective to communication, emotional intelligence, and team performance. She helps individuals and organizations move from accidental management to intentional leadership, ensuring that when they step into a role, they do so with their eyes wide open and a focus on lasting impact.