Dr. Ali Navidi, Psy.D., PCC

Executive Coach and Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Ali Navidi is a seasoned executive coach and clinical psychologist who partners with high-performing leaders across sectors—including federal agencies, private industry, and life sciences—to catalyze lasting, strategic change. With over 15 years of coaching experience and a doctorate in clinical psychology, he brings scientific rigor, practical insight, and deep empathy to help clients unlock performance, manage complexity, and lead with emotional intelligence.

Ali specializes in guiding leaders who are ready to move beyond surface-level adjustments to address the deeper emotional and behavioral patterns that may be limiting their effectiveness. He combines evidence-based psychological frameworks with executive coaching practices to help clients strengthen strategic clarity, navigate high-stakes environments, and boost resilience. His clients include senior leaders at NIH, FDA, DOE, Fannie Mae, VeriSign, the Washington Wizards, and various startups in biotech and tech.

In addition to his work as a coach, Ali is the founder and CEO of a successful behavioral health practice, giving him firsthand experience in leadership, entrepreneurship, and scaling teams. He is also the creator of two signature coaching frameworks: The Habit Mindset™, a model for building sustainable habits, and The Four Rules of Mental Resilience™, a toolset to help leaders thrive under pressure.

Key Coaching Focus Areas

• Strategic leadership and emotional self-awareness

• Habit formation and productivity optimization

• Resilience and navigating change

• Conflict management and team dynamics

• Executive presence and influence

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Professional Highlights

  • 15+ years of experience coaching senior leaders and teams

    Founder and CEO of a growing behavioral health practice

  • Advisor to high-impact leaders in pharma, government, sports, and startups

Industry Experience

  • Government Agencies

  • Healthcare & Life Sciences

  • Technology

  • Professional Services

  • Sports & Entertainment

Certifications & Education

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, American School of Professional Psychology

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation

  • Certified in Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP)

  • Certified Resilient Leadership® Coach

  • Certified in David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD)

  • FBI Hostage Negotiation Seminar participant