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Jeffrey Morris

Jeffrey Morris

Objective

Objective

Seeking an opportunity to contribute as an Adjunct Professor and support the academic mission of a university. Expertise in Leadership Psychology, Team Development & Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Culture, Strategic Communications, Change Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Behavioral Science, and Organizational Development.

Offers a comprehensive skill set. Teaching approach focuses on delivering real-world instruction to prepare students for success in their chosen fields. Committed to fostering student growth through experiential learning, behavioral coaching, and strategic thinking. Goal is to create an engaging and impactful learning environment that inspires and motivates students.

Summary

Accomplished executive and educator with over 30 years of experience in leadership development, behavioral science, leadership coaching, teaching, workshop facilitation, total well-being, and financial literacy. Creator of the Behavioral SuperPowers (BSP) Methodology and AI Empowered Workforce Transformations developer. Led 500+ leadership workshops and over 3,000 hours of instruction using Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Has taught, lectured, facilitated workshops and classes with top institutions and agencies, including USC, TCU, YMCA, Intel, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy. Four-time international best-selling author and decorated Marine Corps veteran. Featured in 50+ interviews and honored with leadership awards from the Los Angeles Times and Financial Planning Magazine.

Overview

30
years of professional experience
3

Certifications

Work History

DreamSmart Behavioral Solutions

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
07.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Launched the only Black-owned behavioral science firm integrating leadership training, money energy, total well-being culture, behavioral analytics, and intelligence
  • Guided C-suite leaders and SVPs overseeing $ 5 M+ budgets in embedding behavioral insights into business strategy, organizational culture development, high-trust workplace cultures, and psychologically safe workplace environments, emphasizing total well-being
  • Founder of the global movement – Behavioral SuperPowers (Behavioral Insights that Optimize Human Performance across multiple market verticals)
  • Researching and validating DreamSmart's Seven Cs of High-Value Creation Teams (Research will be complete 12/26)
  • Developed all content for DreamSmart Behavioral Solutions (Behaviorally SuperPowers Coaching (BSPC), DreamSmart Quadratic Communications, Navigating Conflicting Behavior SuperPowers, Seven Cs of High-Value Creation Teams)
  • Certified over 40 executive coaches in the DreamSmart Behavioral SuperPowers methodology
  • Developed AI Empowered Workforce Transformations, integrating Behavioral AI to optimize leadership and organizational culture
  • Partnered with organizations including Intel, McDonald's, Wellington, Toll Brothers, Costco, Wall Street Bound, Chick-fil-A, YMCA, YWCA, USC, TCU, the U.S. Army, and the Navy, among others, to deliver scalable transformation solutions
  • Delivered 500+ workshops with 2,500+ hours of virtual facilitation across sectors
  • Leading initiatives to impact over one million youth through mental health and behavioral wellness programs
  • Developed Elite Athlete Training Academy – 27 Athletes received D-1 scholarships

DreamSmart Academy, LLC

Founder & President
12.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Founded a life skills academy focused on veterans, underserved youth, and seniors
  • Developed curriculum promoting financial literacy, resilience, and leadership
  • Built a national mentor network of executives and trained volunteers

Education

Colorado State University

Bachelor of Science from Organizational Studies

University Overview

Concordia University
Irvine, CA

Master of Arts from Executive Coaching & Organizational Consulting
05-2025

University Overview

4.0

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Doctor of Business Administration from Organizational Development -Specialization – Executive Coaching
06.2028

University Overview

(Date of Completion – June 2028)

Skills

  • Curriculum Design & Instruction
  • Leadership & Executive Coaching
  • Behavioral Science & AI Integration
  • Virtual Teaching Platforms (Zoom, Teams, Canvas)
  • Student Mentorship & Academic Advising
  • Workforce Development (Upskill, Reskill, Transition Training)
  • Merit, Excellence & Inclusion (MEI)
  • Organizational Development
  • Public Speaking & Thought Leadership
  • Military & Veteran Advocacy
  • Team Coaching
  • Team Facilitation
  • Team Development
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Culture Expert
  • Organizational Strategic Planner
  • Master Facilitator
  • Motivational Speaker
  • Strategic Communications
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy
  • Visionary leadership
  • Team engagement
  • Goal setting
  • Process improvements
  • Staff management
  • Consulting
  • Business administration
  • Human resources
  • Business development
  • Partnership building
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Industry expertise
  • Talent acquisition
  • Succession planning
  • Board collaboration
  • Performance assessments
  • Team building
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Client relationship building
  • Relationship and team building
  • Planning and coordination
  • Leadership and people development
  • People and culture
  • Process improvement
  • Community outreach
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Change and growth management
  • Results orientation
  • Management team leadership
  • Performance benchmarking
  • MIssion and vision
  • Balanced work ethic
  • Approachable leader
  • Articulate communication
  • Business consulting
  • Organizational development
  • Employee coaching

Certification

  • ICF PCC Coaching Certification – Pending 2025
  • ICF Team Certification – Pending 2025
  • Accredited Behavioral DNA Consultant
  • Certified Senior Money Coach
  • National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Graduate School Alliance for Education in Coaching
  • Institute of Coaching

Awards

Awards
The White House – Presidential Citizens Medal Award, Finalist, San Diego Business Journal - CEO of the Year, Finalist, California State Assembly – Community Service Award Proclamation Recipient, Financial Planning Magazine – 1rst Pro Bono Award Winner, Inetrepreneur CEO of the Quarter – Magazine Cover, Los Angeles Tribune – Community Leadership Award (2x Award Recipient)

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Graduate School Association of Education in Coaching
  • Institute of Coaching
  • International Coaching Federation
  • National Society of Leadership and Success
  • United Progress International
  • WorkBay
  • GLEAM Network
  • Wall Street Bound
  • The Community Works
  • Pro-Living

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Teaching & Instruction

  • Designed and facilitated 500+ workshops on leadership, team cohesion, organizational culture, change management, behavioral science, and financial literacy
  • Over 4,000 hours coaching and teaching DreamSmart's Behavioral SuperPowers methodology across sectors
  • Developed educational content for DreamSmart Behavioral Solutions, Quadratic Communications, The NeuroTrust Factor, The Smart Series©, and Operation SpendSmart©
  • Partnered with higher education institutions, the University of Arizona, USC, and TCU, to deliver virtual and in-person student development programs
  • Expert in virtual teaching platforms: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Canvas
  • Mentored, coached, and trained over 3,000 students and emerging professionals through academic and non-profit partnerships
  • Coached over 300 teams across marketplace verticals (For-profit and non-profit tracking five key metrics for team cohesion (Trust, Conflict Resolution, Commitment, and Closeout). Average team growth of 15% in all key metrics

Additional Information

Additional Information

Publications

Four-time International Best-Selling Author:

  • The Art of Connection
  • The Art of Transformation (Listed in the Library of Congress)
  • The Art of Gratitude (Listed in the Library of Congress)
  • An American Crisis: Veterans' Unemployment: Stand by Them / How You Can Help / Solutions
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Personal development programsWork-life balanceCompany CultureTeam Building / Company Retreats

Timeline

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
DreamSmart Behavioral Solutions
07.2016 - Current
Founder & President
DreamSmart Academy, LLC
12.2010 - Current
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science from Organizational Studies
Concordia University
Master of Arts from Executive Coaching & Organizational Consulting
Liberty University
Doctor of Business Administration from Organizational Development -Specialization – Executive Coaching