Wendy Gardner's Book Launch Party

​For years, Wendy Gardner was the ultimate "corporate machine," directing £50 billion programmes for global giants. She wore "busy" as armor and "unstoppable" as a badge of honor. But as the statistics show, the machine eventually breaks:

• ​77% of professionals are currently experiencing burnout.

• ​$193 Billion is lost annually to mental health struggles.

• ​1 in 2 women struggle with self-doubt over self-love.

​Wendy’s unravelling happened in the "shattering moments" of real life, from the loss of her unborn daughter to a family mental health crisis.

​Diary of a Misfit Penguin is her part-memoir, part-toolkit for anyone who is tired of performing and ready to start living.

​About Wendy

​Wendy is a reformed "yes-woman," a Glasgow-born transformation leader, and the Founder of the Ohana Foundation. After a high-octane career at Tesco and Salesforce, she now teaches individuals and organizations that the bravest thing you can ever do is drop the "penguin suit" and belong to yourself.

​"Wendy makes us feel seen in all our human glory. She guides us gently along the pathway to self-love." — Nina Lockwood, CEO at Intuitive Talent Solutions

​The event will be moderated by Musidora Jorgensen, UK & Ireland Country Leader at Freshworks. A SaaS veteran with 25 years' experience at Microsoft, Salesforce, and Oracle, Musidora drives growth by balancing data-led strategy with a human approach.

​Event Highlights

• ​Live Reading: Wendy shares the moments from her journey from Euston Station to the "Year of Ice Cream in the Park."

• ​Q&A: A candid conversation on leading through grief, crisis, and a penguin suit.

​Cya there!