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    Revealing Hidden Motivations with Dr. Ben Michaelis, Ph.D

    enOctober 27, 2023
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    About this Episode

    Equalman sits down with Dr. Ben Michaelis, Ph.D to discuss the hidden motivations and psychology of the human mind.

    Ben Michaelis, Ph.D., is an executive coach, clinical psychologist and author with an expertise in evolutionary psychology and the hidden motivations of human beings. His academic training, clinical experience, and natural ability to rapidly identify the primary drivers of behavior allows him to provide clients with direct, meaningful insights that can transform individuals and organizations.

     

    Ben has worked with high-performing individuals and teams in entertainment, technology, finance, law, and politics. He believes that becoming a true, impactful leader is earned through service to others.

     

    Currently, Ben is C.E.O. and Co-Managing Partner at the thegroup.io. He works intimately with clients to create and cultivate healthy corporate culture and positive change. Outside of the thegroup.io, Ben works with select individual clients and supports other organizations in the mental health space.

     

    Ben graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University (Columbia College) with a B.A. in Psychology He holds a Ph.D. from New York University in Clinical Psychology. Ben is based in New York City and enjoys spending his time with his family. He is passionate about nature and his dog, Obi.

     

    5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

     

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    Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

     

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