Biography
Leisha Redmond McGrath is a PhD researcher at Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin. Her research investigates how leaders manage the scaling of sustainably oriented firms. She has a particular interest in the tensions leaders navigate between social purpose and commercial expansion.
Leisha holds an MSc in Occupational Psychology from Goldsmiths College, University of London, and a BA (International) in Psychology from University College Dublin and Université Lille III,
A triple chartered work and coaching psychologist, Leisha brings over 25 years in professional practice to inform her research. Active in her professional societies, she has held founder, secretary and co-chair roles across BPS and PSI. Internationally, she is active within the Global Psychology Alliance (GPA), where she has co-hosted global summits supporting action towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. She also co-hosts the GPA podcast.
Leisha is a regular contributor to television, radio, print, and podcast media.
Research Expertise
Leisha’s research examines how leaders scale sustainably oriented firms while maintaining mission integrity. Her research sits at the intersection of leadership, psychology, scaling and sustainability scholarship.