VICKI MACDERMID

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EQUINE LEADERSHIP EXPERT | SPEAKER | AUTHOR | ENTREPRENEUR | EXECUTIVE COACH | BUSINESS WHISPERER | WOMENS ADVOCATE

Vicki Macdermid is a leadership strategist, executive coach and thought leader helping organisations transform how they lead. As the founder of EQiLead and creator of the Power Quotient framework, she combines corporate credibility with human insight to create leadership development that is practical, embodied and transformative.

An accomplished speaker and presenter, from tax conferences to the TEDx stage, Vicki brings a truly unique perspective to personal development and organisational growth. Among her many professional achievements, Vicki was the first woman promoted to partner at Pitcher Partners and has been the longest serving female partner at the firm. A powerful advocate for women in leadership, she has a strong track record of helping professional women as well as younger women from disadvantaged backgrounds find and nurture their inner strengths and leadership potential.

Vicki is a trusted voice on emotional intelligence, leadership transformation and experiential learning. Her research and programs bridge the gap between traditional leadership theory and the real, lived experience of leading others.

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“Vicki has a unique ability to connect the dots, to see how two (or more) things can be integrated to make something brand new, and to see how that something can be of great practical value. She is enthusiastic and passionate, and can transform the room.”
— Andy Aylesworth – Associate Professor, Bentley University
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Media Background and Expertise

  • TEDx Presenter – “What Horses Teach Us About Leadership”

  • Featured in national business media and leadership publications

  • Interviewed on podcasts exploring leadership, mindset, and growth

  • Regular contributor to corporate events and professional development panels

Vicki is available for commentary, interviews, and articles on topics including:

  • The future of leadership and emotional intelligence

  • Experiential leadership development and embodied learning

  • The Power Quotient: balancing presence, influence, and performance

  • Women in leadership and pathways to executive impact

  • Leading through change, challenge, and complexity

    Vicki’s unique perspective blends rigorous corporate experience with research-backed insight, making her an engaging and credible contributor to discussions on leadership and business transformation.

Credentials

  • Member Australian Institute of Company Directors 

  • Member Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand

  • Member Certified Practicing Accountants 

  • Bachelor of Business (ACC)

  • Masters of Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • International Coaching Federation PCC

  • ITIL4 Foundations

  • EAGALA Advanced ES

  • Positive Intelligence Licensed program

  • Professional Speakers Association Associate

  • Arenas for Change Member

Quick Facts

  • Based: Melbourne, Australia (available for national and international engagements)

  • Services: Keynotes, Leadership Programs, Executive Coaching

  • Industries: Corporate, Professional Services, Government, Education

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Vicki’s Bios

  • Vicki Macdermid is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and thought leader. As the founder of EQiLead and creator of the Power Quotient framework, she helps leaders transform emotional intelligence into practical, high-impact leadership.

  • Vicki Macdermid is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker known for her transformational approach to leadership development.

    With more than 40 years in professional services - including as the first female partner at Pitcher Partners - Vicki combines deep corporate experience with the power of experiential learning. Her EQiLead program and Power Quotient framework help leaders move beyond theory into lived, embodied leadership.

    Vicki has presented a TEDx talk and speaks regularly on leadership, emotional intelligence, and the future of learning in business.

  • Vicki Macdermid is a pioneer in redefining leadership development. With over four decades of executive experience in professional services and a Master’s Research Project titled “What Horses Teach Us About Leadership”, she brings together the worlds of business and emotional intelligence to create lasting transformation in leaders and teams.

    The first female partner at Pitcher Partners, Vicki is known for her ability to translate complex human dynamics into practical leadership insights. Her signature program, EQiLead, blends experiential learning with emotional intelligence education to help leaders see and feel the impact of their behaviour in real time. Complementing this is her Power Quotient framework, which defines the “sweet spot” where presence, performance and influence align.

    Vicki’s work is grounded, insightful, and transformational; helping leaders build cultures where people choose to follow, not because they have to but because they want to.