Dean is the founder and president of Bridgepoint Coaching & Strategy Group, a global executive coaching firm. He has spent his career unlocking great leaders in the process of producing exceptional results. Dean was invited by Marshall Goldsmith to join 100 Coaches (#MG100), an invitation-only community of the world’s leading executive coaches. Dean also serves as a member of Forbes' prestigious Council for Executive Coaches and is a member of The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) - top ranked global provider in leadership development programs. Furthermore, he has been Fellow at The Institute of Coaching at Harvard Medical School for the last six years. Dean was recently recognized by Thinkers360 as a Top 25 Thought Leader in Business Continuity, Top 50 Thought Leader in Entrepreneurship and Top 100 Thought Leader in both Mental Health & Startups. Dean is a master at understanding the needs of organizations and individuals. He has been coaching and facilitating programs for groups and individuals around the country on many organizational, interpersonal and personal topics since 1996. With his extensive experience in manufacturing, mining, aerospace, financial services, health care, oil and gas, rail services and non-profits; Dean knows how to get the best out of people. Dean's knowledge of his clients’ unique needs is invaluable in identifying key areas of improvement that lead to desired outcomes. He has been described as an intuitive risk-taker who will partner with you to uncover your strengths and opportunities. Dean's work with Fortune 500 CEOs has been featured in publications such as Forbes Magazine, Fast Company, CareerPro, Vistage & Inc. Magazine.