About Dr.
Dr. Benita Pleasant-Barrozo is an accomplished leadership development strategist, executive coach, and organizational change consultant with extensive experience leading enterprise learning initiatives, global training programs, and transformational leadership development efforts. She is passionate about creating environments where individuals, teams, and organizations can thrive and achieve sustainable success. Throughout her career, Benita has partnered with senior leaders to design and implement learning strategies that accelerate performance, drive organizational adoption, and strengthen leadership effectiveness. Her expertise spans leadership development, organizational change, learning and development, executive coaching, team effectiveness, and strategic training initiatives. She is also a highly skilled facilitator, keynote speaker, and workshop leader known for delivering engaging, experiential learning experiences that inspire growth and meaningful change. Through her consulting practice, Benita provides executive coaching, leadership development programs, team-building initiatives, and customized workshops tailored to organizational needs. A significant focus of her work has been within academic medicine, where she coaches faculty, staff, and emerging leaders while supporting wellbeing and professional growth. Holding a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership, an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation, and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Benita brings a unique blend of strategic execution, leadership expertise, and human-centered development. Her approach empowers leaders and organizations to navigate complexity, embrace change, and achieve lasting impact.
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