Megan Walsh

Dr. Megan Walsh is an Associate Professor at the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary's University, specializing in Management with a focus on Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. She holds a Ph.D. in Management (2017) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, alongside a Master of Employment Relations (2013) and a B.A. in Communications Studies (2012). Her research prioritizes leadership effectiveness, workplace well-being, and barriers to gender equity in leadership roles, with a particular emphasis on mindfulness as a tool for fostering inclusive and healthy work environments.

Her educational journey includes advanced degrees from Memorial University, where she developed expertise in organizational dynamics. Dr. Walsh teaches Organizational Behavior and Leadership, integrating her research insights into pedagogy. Her work explores how mindfulness can mitigate challenges such as work-home conflict, stereotype threat, and incivility, while advancing gender equality in leadership positions.

Notable research trends include examining leadership patterns, the role of mindfulness in crisis management, and the impact of remote work on self-control and work-life balance. She has also investigated emotional labor, abusive supervision, and the psychological experiences of women in high-stress roles. Dr. Walsh’s contributions address contemporary organizational challenges through interdisciplinary approaches, blending quantitative and qualitative methodologies.