Dr. Brandy Simula (she/her/hers) is the founder of Brandy L. Simula Coaching and Consulting, and is a professional speaker, coach, and consultant. A former professor of Sociology at Emory University, she now leverages her background in social psychology to help individuals and organizations cultivate purpose, productivity, and flourishing. A Board Certified Coach (BCC) with certifications in executive and leadership coaching from the World Coach Institute, she also holds Resilience Practitioner and Positive Psychology Practitioner certifications from the School of Positive Transformation. In speaking and coaching engagements, Brandy draws on reflective, inspirational, outcome-oriented applications of cutting-edge research in human performance, neuroscience, leadership, and inclusion and belonging. She holds a PhD in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Sociology from Emory University.