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Psychologists and the Business of Behavior Series

Part 3: Psychologists and the Business of Behavior: Coaching for Inclusive Leadership with Guest Dr. Cedric Williams

Bill Berman, Ph.D.
Laurie Moret, Ph.D.
Marnie Shanbhag, Ph.D.
Cedric Williams, Ph.D.
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This session highlights the essential role psychologists play in developing inclusive and globally minded leaders who can navigate cross cultural complexity, diverse teams, and rapidly shifting organizational landscapes. Guest expert Dr. Cedric Williams will join Drs. Berman, Moret, and Shanbhag to explore evidence informed coaching approaches within our ethical lens that promote cultural intelligence, psychological safety, and equitable leadership practices. The conversation will focus on how psychologists can help leaders recognize behavioral patterns that advance or hinder talent, adapt effectively across global contexts, and intentionally cultivate climates where diverse perspectives drive organizational performance and innovation.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Explain some of the differences in coaching roles.

  • Identify at least one ethical and one legal consideration when delivering coaching services.

  • Describe how cultural intelligence and bias awareness inform coaching approaches in organizational settings.

  • Identify coaching strategies that enhance leaders’ ability to foster inclusive work climates to support effective cross cultural communication.

Educational Goal

Highlight the essential role psychologists play in developing inclusive and globally minded leaders who can navigate cross-cultural complexity, diverse teams, and rapidly shifting organizational landscapes.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Coach
  • Coach for Business/Executive Coach
  • Consulting Psychologist
  • Counselor
  • I/O Psychologist
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Organizational Psychologist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Bill Berman, Ph.D.
Bill Berman is a consultant/coach to executives, a licensed psychologist, and a serial entrepreneur. For the past 20 years he has been CEO of Berman Leadership Development, an executive development firm in New York City. Prior to that, founded a software company which he sold seven years later to a healthcare information company. There, he led their professional services business unit. Bill has published more than 50 articles, and his most recent book is, “Influence and Impact: Discover and Excel at What Your Organization Needs from You The Most,” published by Wiley. Bill earned his B.A. from Harvard University, his Ph.D. from Yale, and has been on the full-time faculty of Cornell Medical College and Fordham University.
Laurie Moret, Ph.D.
Laurie B. Moret, Ph.D. is a consulting psychologist who has been working as a leadership and organizational development consultant and coach for the past 25 years. Prior to starting her own business in 2007, Dr. Moret was a senior client partner at Korn/Ferry and a senior vice president of organizational consulting at Right Management as well as a member of that firm's Coaching and Leadership Development Centers of Excellence. Dr. Moret has authored research and opinion articles on a variety of topics, and most recently, she published a book on consulting in National Security settings. She earned her BA from Washington University in St. Louis, her MA from University of Georgia, and her PhD in psychology from Arizona State University. She is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and maintains licenses in Florida and Virginia.
Marnie Shanbhag, Ph.D.
Marnie Shanbhag, PhD leads the Office of Independent Practice for the American Psychological Association (APA). In this role, she leads APA’s efforts to promote independent practice and support private practitioners as part of APA’s goals to advance the profession. Dr. Shanbhag is a Florida licensed psychologist with seventeen years’ experience in independent private practice prior to joining APA. Her expertise spans both mental health practice providing adult psychotherapy services and applied practice providing executive coaching and consulting services. She has coached mid-level and senior level executives from Fortune 500 firms to small family-owned businesses. Prior to opening her own practice, Dr. Shanbhag served as the Executive Director of a nonprofit agency, coordinating maternal and child health systems.
Cedric Williams, Ph.D.
Dr. Cedric Williams is a licensed clinical and consulting psychologist who integrates psychology and leadership development models to help individuals, teams, and organizations move toward occupational thriving. He is the Founder and CEO of Legacy Consulting & Research Group. Dr. Williams has experience in executive coaching, workshop facilitation, and organizational assessments. His research interests include followership, multicultural intelligence, occupational thriving, and leadership. Dr. Williams has also served on the executive board of the American Psychological Association, Division 13, Society of Consulting Psychology, as the DEI chairperson. Dr. Williams has served in the United States Army (active and reserve) for over 20 years. He is an Infantry Officer who has supported soldiers and families in various positions.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Society for Consulting Psychology