David M KolbDavid M. Kolb is a teacher and coach. His focus is on enhancing interaction between people-especially for those in leadership. His diverse professional path has shaped his unique approach. In his early career he operated a residential construction copany. He later earned his M.A. in clinical psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. He transitioned from his counseling practice to the corporate world where his articulate and passionate approach reached thousands of leaders seeking to increase their management skills. He was Director of Training for Ridge Associates, a principal consultant with PPS International Ltd, and currently is President of Prism, an executive coaching group. Executives who are looking for excellence in the way they lead seek him out as coach and consultant. His clients span a range of industries including health care, technology, energy, and finance. He has also worked with educational and non-profit organizations. Even though he is most familiar with the people-side of the business, he helps clients balance their economic business necessities with the very real needs of the people actually performing the work. From his years of work with leaders, he noticed that even when leaders use their best skills they still aren't guaranteed long-term effectiveness. In response he developed the InsideOUT model so that new leaders, as well as veterans, would have a guide for developing the fundamental, and sustainable, capabilities for being a leader. One executive said, "David swims with us in our water. He gets inside our business with us." This is because he is dedicated to helping his clients find ways to remove the complexity in their relationships so trust and truth can become their reputation. He lives in Freeport, Maine, with his wife, Serena and their dog Demi. They love bicycle touring, paddling at their lakeside cottage, and sharing time with their families. Read More Read Less