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Steven Dickey

@stevendickey

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Leadership development consultant and performance psychology expert driving resilient teams.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles designing and delivering leadership and resilience programs where I can coach leaders, align training to organizational goals, and scale measurable cultural improvements.

I am a Leadership Development Consultant and Performance Psychology expert with an M.S. in Sport and Physical Activity Psychology, experienced in designing and delivering curricula that improve decision-making, emotional regulation, and team cohesion in military and athletic settings.

I have led workshops for senior Army leaders, mentored colleagues as a Lead Performance Expert, and collaborated with subject-matter experts to create scalable programs that align mental skills training with organizational objectives and drive measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Resilience Trainer

Current

Strategic Resources, Inc.

Oct 2021 - Present (4 years)

Design and deliver experiential curricula that improve decision-making, emotional regulation, and leadership effectiveness for military leaders; mentored colleagues as a Lead Performance Expert and contributed to Special Forces selection training.

Performance Psychology Leadership Development Workshop Facilitation Curriculum Design Executive Coaching Mentoring

Mental Performance Consultant

Illinois State University

Aug 2020 - May 2021 (9 months)

Integrated sports psychology frameworks into tailored coaching and workshops for athletic teams, improving confidence, visualization, and team dynamics while aligning interventions with coaches and support staff.

Self Talk Coaching Program Design

Physical Activity Instructor

Active for Life

Aug 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Taught and managed four undergraduate courses in kinesiology, designing weekly sessions and assessments for classes up to 28 students while providing mentorship and individualized feedback.

Curriculum Development Classroom Instruction Assessment Design Mentorship Online Teaching

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Illinois State University

Master of Science, Sport and Physical Activity Psychology

Master of Science in Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity completed in May 2021 with applied training and research in performance psychology and leadership development.