Dr. Russell Verhey is a leadership mentor, coach, and workplace psychologist with deep roots in entrepreneurship and a passion for developing leaders. Raised in Atlanta in a family construction business, Russell became the first in his family to graduate from college. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to found Workspace Solutions in 1996, which he ran until 2011. Since 2002, Russell has been based in Colorado Springs. He has built a multifaceted career focused on leadership development. He facilitates CEO peer groups, provides executive coaching, and has taught as an adjunct professor at UCCS for several years.

As a consultant, Russell has worked with Fortune-level companies to design leadership programs, mentor executives, and reshape organizational cultures. His approach emphasizes positivity and measurable outcomes in employee well-being, productivity, and retention. Russell's credentials include a master's in leadership from Denver Seminary and a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. He holds multiple coaching certifications and is a member of several professional organizations. In 2016, Russell authored several books, including "The Conversationalist”, “Spiraling-Up”, and “Wisdom on the Way”.

Family and faith are central to Russell's life and work. For 15 years, he and his family organized father-child retreats to foster deeper connections. He takes pride in his 30+ year marriage to Cari and their children. An avid outdoors person, Russell enjoys exploring new places, fresh powder skiing, endurance races, and summiting all the 58 Colorado fourteeners. He's a decade-long veteran of the 15-minute power nap during the workday and enjoys taking long walks to unwind with his
Golden Retriever "grand-puppy" Winston.

Dr. Russell Verhey's diverse background, spanning construction, entrepreneurship, organization, and leadership development, uniquely informs his work. His goal is to inspire positive change in leaders and organizations through thoughtful coaching, mentoring, and facilitation. Dr. Verhey's warm personality and 'contagious optimism' have made him a sought-after guide for leaders navigating complex challenges.

russell@leadersadvance.net