Cedric Williams

Dr. Cedric Williams is a licensed clinical and consulting psychologist who integrates psychology and leader development models to help individuals, teams, and organizations move toward occupational thriving. Dr. Williams has experience in executive and organizational assessment, executive coaching, and consulting. His research interests include multicultural competence, occupational thriving, and leadership. Dr. Williams has also served on the executive board of the American Psychological Association’s Division 13, Society of Consulting Psychology as the DEI chairperson. He was awarded the Society’s 2021 DEI Excellence award for his successful work in this domain.

Background and Experience

Dr. Williams has served in the United States Army (active and reserve) for over 20 years. He is an Airborne and Ranger qualified Infantry Officer, who has provided leadership to soldiers in a variety of positions. His current army reserve position is an Assistant Professor in the Behavioral Sciences and Leadership department at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he teaches a course titled “Psychology for Leaders”.  

Industry Experience:

  • Education
  • Government
  • Healthcare Services
  • Hospitality
  • Information Services
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Professional Services
  • Retail

Areas of Specialization

  • Assessment for Development
  • Career Planning
  • Change Management (Large Scale)
  • Communication: Presentation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Culture Change
  • DE&I: Women
  • DE&I: Other
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Executive Coaching (Individual)
  • HR Consulting
  • Innovation
  • Leadership: Emerging
  • Leadership: Senior
  • Leadership: Private C-Suite
  • Leadership: Public C-Suite
  • Organization Design/ Development/Effectiveness
  • Team Coaching/Development
  • Training & Large Scale Facilitation (Group Education)

Education and Training

  • Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
  • M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary
  • M.A., Lincoln Christian University
  • B.A., Illinois State University

Qualifications

  • EQ-i 2.0
  • Enneagram Personality Test
  • Hogan Suite
  • MBTI Basics

Books

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Media Resources

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