Dr. Mike Perry is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Catalyst Executive Advising & Development, LLC, where he and his team focus on developing leaders with the courage and vision to transform culture and change lives. A retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years of service, Mike is a trusted leadership, human performance, and behavior expert, specializing in organizational consulting, leadership coaching, and performance enhancement. He is also a licensed clinical psychologist, clinical trainer, and teacher. His clients include individuals and groups within private-sector and non-profit corporations, as well as federal, state, and local government agencies. Mike is particularly passionate about transforming lives through enhancing relationships and building trust. He believes that harnessing the power of relationships is the essential skill that signifies great leadership. To help leaders build stronger relationships, more capable employees, and loyal teams, Mike developed the “The Human Experience” Model. The HE Model helps leaders to better understand the complex convergence of factors that shape each individual’s unique perspectives and behavior, allowing for more effective interactions and responses their people. Mike earned his Ph.D. in from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He has also earned a Leadership Coaching Certification from Georgetown University and a certificate in Adaptive Leadership from Harvard University.