DANIEL ELLENBERG, Ph.D
Daniel helps CEOs, VPs, managers, engineers, scientists, artists, and others realize and develop their greatest asset—their MINDS. He helps leaders update their internal operating systems to meet the needs and demands of an increasingly complex and changing world. He recognizes that developing a thriving mindset is the best place to grow an extraordinary skillset—including the capacity to navigate important conversations and relationships, execute strategic planning, foster team development, and embrace any other essential competencies. He focuses on the importance of creating and maintaining a learning culture as the core of
As a change agent, he occupies different yet related roles: executive and leadership coach, organizational trainer, group facilitator, consultant, advisor, therapist, and researcher. He focuses on helping people build inspiring, successful professional careers and personal lives. He has coached leaders in companies such as Oracle, Roche Pharmaceutical, SoFi, ESPN, NASA, Wikimedia, Symantec, Rakuten, Power Vision, Adobe, RWE, Restoration Hardware, Scopely, Autodesk, Yahoo, Netscape, Genentech, and San Francisco Department of Public Health, as well as many smaller companies—including start-ups.
Daniel’s background in various approaches—including psychology, contemplative practices, neuroscience, leadership development, and philosophy—makes him uniquely qualified to help leaders gain a deeper, more effective understanding both of themselves and those they serve. With his guidance, leaders learn to strategically strengthen relationships and build powerful bonds—creating an environment of trust, honesty, shared understanding, and productivity. He achieves this by helping people resolve common misunderstandings and power struggles to create coherent, well-functioning teams and organizations. People experience greater self-esteem, which positively influences all aspects of organizations—including the bottom line.
An expert in the field of awareness and relationship skills, Daniel has presented at major conferences, businesses, and universities. A published author, he contributed to the book *The Communication Path* and with his wife, Judith Bell, he co-authored a chapter in *[Mastering the Art of Success Volume 8] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F9H8XMG)* as well as the book *[Lovers for Life: Creating Lasting Passion, Trust, and True Partnership] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0944031617)*. He’s delivered his successful communications messages on radio, television, and podcasts. His deepest interests are in researching and teaching skills that allow people to thrive both professionally and personally—rather than simply survive.
Daniel is also president of *[Relationships That Work™ ] (http://www.relationshipsthatwork.com)* and directs *Strength with Heart (https://www.strengthwithheart.com/) men’s groups, training, and seminars. He is the immediate past president of the American Psychological Association division that focuses on men and masculinities (https://www.division51.net/). His presidential theme was on Creating Connection and Community through Courageous Conversations. He researched how the traditional male role influences relationships, both professionally and personally. He applies this understanding in guiding leaders to be more conscious and impeccable.
Supporting leaders in acquiring new skills of resilience—stability, flexibility, and the capacity to bounce back—informs Daniel’s entire body of work. With Judith, he co-created and delivered a specially designed resilience training program for NASA to help its workforce survive and thrive during a crisis in organizational confidence in the manned space program.
Daniel brings warmth, caring, and humor to his work. At the same time, he challenges people to think outside the box. He believes that people often learn best when they laugh the most-especially at his jokes 😊.
Daniel holds a B.A. in psychology from Boston University and a Phl.D. in counseling psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies where he served on the board for several years. He serves on the board of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Practice (https://www.rickhanson.net/wellspring/). He is a trainer for The Human Element organizational training and is the co-creator/co-facilitator of the Resilience Dynamics™ course.