ABOUT
Brenda Thompson-El, Ph.D
An Executive Coach Trusted Around the World
Brenda Thompson-El, Ph.D. is an executive coach who has successfully helped companies across the world enhance emotional intelligence, optimize communication, and improve business operations. With almost two decades of coaching expertise and experience in a vast number of industries in everything from higher education to diversity and inclusion, Dr. Brenda has written articles for national and business publications, is an active speaker across the globe, and has helped both national and international companies achieve real success.
Dr. Brenda has a Doctor of Philosophy and International Psychology from The Chicago School of Psychology, a Master of Science in Organizational Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Relations and International Business from MidAmerica Nazarene University. She has worked in the fields of entertainment, telecommunications, higher education, health care, human resources, diversity and inclusion, employee relations, training, talent management, and leadership development.
In addition to being an ICF credentialed PCC Executive Coach, her certifications include:
- MBTI Certified
- Prosci® Change Management Certified
- EQi Practitioner Neuroscience Leadership Institute Certified
- HR Law & Employee Practices (HR)
- Union Avoidance
- Kepner-Tregoe PM
- ESL Certified Teacher & Trainer
- StrengthsFinder Coach
- ICF Associate Certified Coach
- Motivation Management Institute Certified Executive Coach (PCC)
- AchieveGlobal Customer Service
- CCL 360 Assessment Certified
- Personalysis Certified
Dr. Brenda uses educational assessment tools like 360s, EQis, and more to drive improvement for solid results. Her no-nonsense, straightforward coaching puts the tools you need into your hands so you can learn about yourself, your organization, and how to lead your staff. If you are willing to put in the work and your support staff is ready to make the necessary changes, Dr. Brenda will teach you how emotional intelligence can yield conflict resolution, effective delegation, and powerful teamwork.
No matter where you are in the world or the problems your company is struggling with, take advantage of masterful corporate, executive, and leadership coaching in the U.S., Asia, and Europe that enables you to take your abilities from good to great.
Kind Words From Clients:
▹ Asks the Right Questions, Provides Honest Feedback
“Time spent in a coaching session with Dr Brenda is a true gift.
Dr Brenda is supportive and provides gentle guidance and insight. An awesome listener, who asks the right questions, provides honest and direct feedback, someone who deeply connects with one during a coaching session, all this resulting in sustainable, positive change and empowerment.
Dr Brenda is a trustworthy and authentic coach. I highly recommend Dr Brenda, she truly cares."
Terry Middleton,
International Education, Intercultural Awareness & Sustainability, Amsterdam, Netherlands