I’m Dr. Paul, Founder/CEO of Heliosophy. I help leaders to create better organizations and a better world through behavioural science. I’m evidence-based in everything I do. Anything less is unethical. No woo-woo, biz media hearsay, management fads, or ‘expert’ opinions. If you want simple, quick, easy (and ineffective) talent solutions, I’m not your guy.

As a rebel coach, I won’t just guide you to come up with your own ideas and send you away. Not all of the ‘answers within us’ can compete with solutions informed by a century of behavioural science. I use assessments, valid models of behaviour change, and conduct before and after evaluations of my coaching. I’m also a bit boot camp. No “rah-rah, you can do it” or vapid motivational platitudes. You have LinkedIn for that.

I have a PhD in psychology with strengths in organizational behavior, personality, evolutionary psychology, positive psychology, psychometrics, and advanced analytics. I’ve done stints in employee assistance, market research, and opinion polling. I’ve taught HRM and OB in university and have published research (but please do not call me an academic).

Finally, I’m also human. I’m an indie recording artist with 13 guitars. I’m a proud product of subsidized housing. In my younger years I was a bouncer, ditch digger, dock worker, door-to-door salesperson, fitness trainer, and role play actor. I was class clown in school. I was also hit by lightning as a child, which might explain a few things.

I created Heliosophy for leaders that are ready to do what actually works for transforming people and organizations.

P.S. I’m the only person at Heliosophy but I have a stable of associates. I keep them well-fed and watered.