Patty Beach

Patty Beach is the founder and CEO of LeadershipSmarts, a master certified coach, and a TEDx speaker who has helped thousands of leaders align diverse teams, build psychological safety, and inspire lasting commitment. Her leadership development approach has evolved over twenty years of designing award-winning programs for companies, universities, nonprofits, and government agencies. She earned a Master of Science in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University and is an ICF Master Certified Coach, and she previously worked as a geologist and manager in the energy industry. In her bestselling book The Art of Alignment: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Leadership, Patty offers real-life stories, proven principles, and step-by-step advice for getting any group to agree and commit.