Speaker • Mindstate Coach • Author • Podcaster • Blogger

Dr. Wayne Pernell will challenge your audience to think differently—and provide them the tools to act boldly.

Why Dr. Wayne Pernell

Dr. Wayne Pernell, known by his colleagues as Dr. Wayne, is a two-time TEDx speaker (one talk with over two million views), a #1 best-selling author of five leadership and mindstate books (with four more coming), and the creator of the Dancing with Chaos leadership training system. His thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, and he’s a frequent guest on national radio and television.

He brings a unique blend of presence, performance, and perspective as:

An elite mindstate coach working with high-level executives and entrepreneurs.
Host of the One Sharp Sword podcast and Wednesdays with Wayne blog.
Executive producer of several award-winning documentaries including The Truth About Reading and Big Stages
A fourth-degree black belt who brings grounded confidence into every room he enters

Known affectionately as “Dr. P,” he’s not another motivational voice. He’s a seasoned leader with over four decades of experience guiding executives, teams, and entire organizations through complex transitions and cultural transformation.

Dr. Wayne holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and is the CEO and Founder of DynamicLeader®, Inc. He has worked with powerhouse brands such as Schwab, Whole Foods Market, AAA, 3Com, PG&E, and Pfizer—both as an internal leader and external consultant—driving measurable results, including a 300%+ increase in productivity for one client group.

Book Dr. Wayne Pernell to speak, facilitate, or hold a breakout session at your leadership summit, sales rally, corporate retreat, or industry conference.