Dr. Doug McKenna brings a rich background to the challenge of coaching senior executives. After earning his PhD in differential psychology in 1979 at the University of Minnesota, he plunged into a career of teaching, researching, consulting. In 1993, he left tenure and joined the Microsoft Corporation as general manager corporate HR. From 1993 to 2001, he was the architect of Microsoft's executive and leadership development efforts. During that time, he had the opportunity to coach many of the companies most senior leaders and fast rising stars. His leadership course, designed to resonate with the pace and pressure of Microsoft's culture, has been delivered to Microsoft leaders around the world. Currently, he is president of the Oceanside Institute.

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