Anne McDowell

Hello, I’m Anne McDowell – an international L&D and HR transformation consultant, change specialist, and thought leader with over 35 years of cross-sector experience. I bring a Master of HRM specialising in leadership and organisational change to support 28 years of hands-on expertise in people-centred growth. I am accredited instructional designer of learning, vocational adult trainer/coach with expertise in leadership development, workforce transition, outplacement, recruitment, and competency-based adult learning and eLearning design using Articulate Rise.

I lead Anne McDowell Consulting, a global L&D and HR consultancy supporting organisations and individuals through complex change, capability uplift, and cultural transformation. I’m known for delivering practical, human-centred solutions that build emotionally intelligent leaders, resilient teams, and systems that actually work in real-world environments.

I’ve supported thousands of professionals to navigate career transition, redesign their careers, and position themselves for senior and executive opportunities, while partnering with organisations across professional services, education, and government to deliver large-scale change and leadership programs.

I’m also a two-time international award-winning author and in-demand speaker, trusted to bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to conversations around change, resilience, and mindset. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, behaviour, and psychology, and I’m energised by helping leaders and teams cut through complexity, lead with confidence, and achieve sustainable results.