About
Dr. Brandy L. Simula (she/her) (how to pronounce my name) is an award-winning consultant and executive coach with expertise in leadership development, women’s leadership, workplace well-being, and behavioral science. A former professor of sociology and social psychology, she leverages her background in behavioral science to help executives, senior leaders, and organizations implement evidence-based practices that support purpose, productivity, and well-being. She has coached, consulted, designed, delivered, and evaluated leadership and executive development programs for leaders in Fortune 500s, Big 4 consulting firms, top-ranked public and private universities, non-profits, and startups. Dr. Simula is passionate about helping organizations develop leaders who cultivate people-centric cultures that empower everyone to do purpose-driven, values-aligned, highly productive work while flourishing personally and professionally.
An ICF and BCC certified executive and leadership coach and past member of the Forbes Coaches Council, she writes and speaks frequently on leadership and organizational development, workplace well-being, and women’s career and leadership development. Dr. Simula has designed and facilitated trainings, workshops, and retreats for dozens for audiences of 5-5,000 and engages participants with highly interactive, outcome-oriented applications of cutting-edge research in behavioral science, human performance, neuroscience, and positive psychology. Her thought leadership has been published in national media outlets including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Newsweek, Inside Higher Ed, Women In Higher Education, and others.
Dr. Simula was named a 2024 Emerging Culture Creator in recognition of her contributions to workplace well-being and mental health and a 2020-2022 University System of Georgia Leadership Fellow for her contributions to leadership development.
