Speaker Bios:
Dr. Kelly Kent, a dedicated neuroscientist, intertwines her profound fascination with the brain into various facets of her life, spanning from her roles as a school board member, corporate creativity consultant, business owner, speaker, to her most rewarding responsibility as a parent. Completing her Ph.D. in the molecular mechanisms of stroke recovery in 2011 marked the beginning of her journey of translating academic expertise into real-world applications.
Driven by her commitment to bridging neuroscience with everyday life, Kelly co-founded adaptED Consultants, where she spearheads initiatives aimed at fostering individual and organizational growth through neuroscience-based approaches. Under her leadership, adaptED aligns corporate cultures with optimal brain functioning, empowers leaders to adopt brain-informed management practices, and assists organizations in developing their own neuroscientifically-driven strategies. Recognizing the pivotal role of coaching in personal and professional development, Kelly collaborated with Master Certified Coach Hayden Lee to establish the Master Mind Institute, a testament to their shared vision of leveraging neuroscience to unlock human and organizational potential.
Hayden Lee, MCC, a distinguished Master Certified Executive Life and Leadership Coach, holds the highest accolade in the professional coaching realm and co-founded the Master Mind Institute. Recognized as one of the "Top 20 Best Life Coaches in Los Angeles" by Expertise.com, Hayden specializes in guiding high-achieving executives, leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals on their journey towards exponential growth in both personal and professional domains.
With a wealth of experience coaching individuals from Fortune 500 and Forbes 500 companies, Hayden employs a unique blend of coaching expertise and neuroscience research to deepen leaders’ self-awareness. This not only enhances communication and productivity at the team level but also fosters a transformative shift in organizational culture. As a certified practitioner of the Leadership Circle Profile, Leadership Culture Survey, and the Integrative Enneagram personality and motivation system, Hayden equips individuals and teams with the tools and insights necessary to amplify their leadership effectiveness and cultivate work environments that inspire excellence. With a global reach, Hayden has trained and mentored over 100 coaches worldwide, demonstrating his commitment to advancing coaching excellence and leadership development on a global scale. He serves on the coaching faculty of Integrative Enneagram Solutions and Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) and contributes to the Advisory Board at Coach Training EDU, an ICF-accredited institution, where he co-created the Executive Coach Training program.