In this episode of the Psych in Business podcast, Dr. Ernest Wayde hosts a conversation with Dr. Kathy Bittner, an empathetic consultant, and coach specializing in senior executive leadership potential and performance. Dr. Bittner leverages her extensive background in industrial-organizational psychology to help leaders develop through executive assessment, coaching, and development, incorporating unique methods such as scenario roleplay and simulations.

Dr. Kathy Bittner is an expert in talent development focusing on executive assessment and coaching. She holds a bachelor's degree from Bucknell University, a master's from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a doctorate from Penn State University in industrial-organizational psychology. Kathy's career spans over four decades, where she has worked with various organizations, including AT&T, to develop leaders and high-potential individuals.

• Holistic View in Assessments: Integrating various data points to comprehensively understand an individual's capabilities.

• Empathy in Leadership: Combining empathy with accountability to drive leadership effectiveness.

• Practical Application of Roleplays: Using role plays and simulations to prepare leaders for real-world scenarios.

• Overcoming Self-Doubt: Using data and feedback to challenge and overcome imposter syndrome.

• Continuous Learning: Emphasizing the importance of staying updated with the latest research and practices in the field.

To learn more about Dr. Kathy Bittner, connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-bittner-a5203b139/