Brenda McGuire

Brenda McGuire is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in global business and cross-cultural communication. Since January 2007, Brenda has served as President & CEO of WorldWide Connect, where the focus lies on providing cross-cultural business training and expatriate support for professional success in the global arena. Additionally, as Chief Global Gal at Global Gals since January 2014, Brenda empowers women to navigate global business and travel through various educational programs and mentoring. Brenda’s role as a Travel Journalist for the International Travel Writers Alliance allows for sharing insights from travels to 85 countries, offering valuable travel tips and cultural experiences. Previously, as Director of Global Workforce Development at Prudential Financial, Brenda led an international team to develop training solutions across multiple regions. Brenda's educational background includes a Master of Arts in International Communication from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and International Relations from Iowa State University, among other qualifications and experiences gained through various global roles.