I/O Psychology: A Career As A Practitioner

With more than two decades of experience as a Continual Improvement Leader Consultant and a certified Life Coach I have valuable insight into effective courses of action to provide a more cohesive and productive work place. My psychological education with a focus on I/O psychology will prove invaluable to the advancement in my career. My overall goal is to utilize my skills and knowledge to improve work place environments. Identifying an individual’s strengths and weaknesses in order to build the most functional teams, as well as improving the personal self-esteem of each team member. With an approximate cost of ten times more to replace an employee than to retain an employee, companies now have a better understanding of the importance of proper team building to create a more productive and content staff. A vital aspect of overall client or customer satisfaction is rooted in a sound and appreciated staff.

Your Vision as a Practitioner-Scholar
Introduction
I have worked for two decades as a …show more content…
After a bout with cancer left me without the ability to verbally communicate for six months, I personally found value in silence and effective listening. I was forced to be creative in ways to communicate, further understanding the frustrations that individuals that feel unheard, albeit due to their lack of ability to effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas, or another’s inability to listen or comprehend what is being said. In addition to applying my experience and education to my career in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, I have discovered a new ambition; as I now aspire to teach psychology. I have had so many influential professors that have encouraged and inspired me while traversing college beginning the same year as my high school