McKinsey Unpacked - November 2025
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McKinsey Unpacked
Curious about what it’s really like to work at McKinsey?
Want to go beyond our careers site and hear ‘real talk’ from McKinsey colleagues about our firm culture, partnering with clients, and day-to-day realities? Join us for McKinsey Unpacked, our webcast where we unpack the real McKinsey experience.
We’re Marie Padberg and Blair Ciesil, partners at the firm and long-time friends who share a passion for helping top talent find their place here. We started this series to give you an inside look at our firm: who we are, what makes us tick, and why we’ve stuck around for over 20 years (spoiler: it’s the people and the impact).
Each session, we dive into a specific topic and often bring in guests who share their own journeys—no two stories are the same. This is a no-pressure, no-strings-attached space for anyone who would like to get to know McKinsey from the inside out.
McKinsey Unpacked is non-evaluative and open to individuals from all regions and backgrounds who are interested in learning more about our firm, our people, and the work we do.
Upcoming sessions
September 15, 9:00 am ET // 3:00 pm CET // 6:30 pm IST
McKinsey Unpacked - September 2025
Marie and Blair will be joined by Kate Smaje, a senior partner from our London office and a leader in digital and AI transformations.
November 7, 1:00pm CET // 9:00am BRT // 4:00pm GST
McKinsey Unpacked - November 2025
Join Marie and Blair in conversation with Tracy Francis, a senior partner from our São Paulo office, and Rima Assi, a senior partner from our Dubai office, as they unpack how McKinsey’s global model plays out on the ground.
Please register at least 24 hours prior to the session(s) of your choice.
Our hosts
Blair Ciesil
Partner, Talent Attraction, Washington DC
One of McKinsey’s global people leaders and coleader of talent attraction teams worldwide
Marie Christine Padberg
Partner, Talent Attraction, Amsterdam
One of McKinsey’s global people leaders and coleader of talent attraction teams worldwide
McKinsey is a global management consulting firm where you'll have unrivaled opportunities to work face-to-face with the leaders of the world’s most impressive organizations and to leave your mark.
We provide a broad range of opportunities for you to meet people, make friends, and build networks that can help you wherever your career takes you
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