Dr. Wayne Pernell

CEO and Founder of DynamicLeader Inc.


 

Dynamic Leaders.

Caring Cultures.

Agility to Match the Moment

What’s the difference between progress and stagnation? It comes down to how you lead. As a DynamicLeader®, you’ll lean into how to lead with a critical edge over other leaders.

Drawing on his PhD in clinical psychology and over four decades of experience, Dr. Wayne Pernell has guided senior leaders and their teams in gaining clarity, improving communication, and building cultures that work. 

 

 "Lift as you lead!"

 

Known to his clients as “Dr. Wayne,” he’s the founder and CEO of DynamicLeader®, Inc., he’s also a best-selling author, a two-time TEDx speaker, and has been a trusted advisor to organizations including Schwab, Whole Foods, AAA, PG&E, and Pfizer.

Maybe your teams are siloed. Maybe your team members are stuck in a frustrating cycle of stagnation - being busy getting nowhere fast. Maybe you’re just not able to retain high-caliber talent. Or, it’s possible that it’s some combination of these and you’re wondering what part you might play in the whole equation. You might be wondering how you could help each of your team members and their departments get better - Dr. Wayne brings the insight, structure, and momentum to move you and your team forward.

Working with Dr. Wayne

This Isn’t Theory—It’s Traction

Dr. Wayne Gets Results

Here’s what happens when you up-level your leadership:

- A disconnected 12-person team aligned around vision, process, and purpose—and saw a 329% increase in productivity and revenue in under a year.
- A cross-functional IT group broke down silos, rebuilt trust, and walked away from a retreat with an award—and a 300% increase in effectiveness.
- A Fortune 50 company mapped out a multi-year strategy, integrating culture, infrastructure, and leadership development, all launched through Dr. Wayne’s proven process.

This isn’t one-size-fits-all. This is what happens when you bring in a team led by someone who listens differently, sees what others miss, and builds a custom plan to move your people forward.

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Why You Need Dr. Wayne

Because No One Else Is Talking About This…

Most leadership teams are overloaded, under-communicating, and trying to grow through outdated habits.

In today’s world, that’s not sustainable.

74% of employers can’t find the leadership talent they need. And most organizations are unintentionally creating talent gaps, communication breakdowns, and cultural drift.

Here’s what Dr. Wayne sees inside companies every day:
- Leaders stuck in firefighting mode
- Culture being delegated instead of shaped
- Silos forming faster than solutions
- High-potential talent leaving without warning

That’s why he developed process to address these issues head-on. Through assessments, mindstate coaching, and clear strategy, Dr. Wayne helps organizations lead through growth, not just survive it.

It’s practical. It’s powerful. And it works.

 

Let’s Talk About What’s Possible

How We Can Work Together

SPEAKING

Insightful, engaging keynotes that go far beyond motivation—designed to challenge old thinking and activate real change.

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MINDSTATE COACHING

Elite 1:1 coaching with an expert who has been doing this work for the past forty years might just be the thing to shift your trajectory. As a leader, you need to be the one to level up first. Then, your leadership team can follow suit. 

Small-group leadership coaching meets your people where they are, creates a space for building trust, crushing silos and elevating engagement and productivity, ultimately increasing profitability. 

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CONSULTING

Consulting with Dr. Wayne and his team is a co-created partnership built around your vision. Ensuring alignment of leadership and team members, you’ll work together to establish a process to move yourself - and your team - forward with clarity and confidence. 

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EXPONENTIAL SUCCESS SUMMIT

A private offsite mastermind experience for leaders who want to strengthen their communication, elevate their thinking, and build a vision they can execute.

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 Wednesdays with Wayne

A Weekly Blog

Action Initiates Integration

Aug 20, 2025

Breaking Perceived Limitations

Aug 13, 2025

Trading Yourself Away

Aug 06, 2025

THE FREE on DEMAND Powerful Presence Masterclass

The world NEEDS your Powerful Presence!