Patricia Sullivan, Ph.D
Leadership Coach
Leadership coach and trainer with over 20 years in HR/OD and 15 years in adult education—committed to your growth as a leader who creates lasting impact.
Leading with Clarity, Compassion, and Confidence
Patricia Sullivan understands the weight of leadership. She knows what it feels like to navigate complex challenges while supporting others, to make difficult decisions with incomplete information, and to maintain your authentic self while meeting impossible demands.
Her clients describe her as a calm, clear mirror—someone who helps them see not just what they're doing, but who they're becoming as leaders. Whether she's coaching a founder through a critical transition or training a team to rebuild trust, Patricia creates space for leaders to discover their true potential without losing themselves in the process.
A Background That Blends Head and Heart
Patricia bridges emotional intelligence, adult development, and business strategy in ways that support leaders not just intellectually, but somatically and emotionally. Her Ph.D. from the University of South Florida focused on Leadership Effectiveness, Exemplary Leadership Practices, Emotional Intelligence, and Employee Engagement—research she brings directly into her coaching practice.
But Patricia's approach goes beyond traditional business coaching. Currently pursuing her 1,000-hour Yoga Therapy certification, she understands that sustainable leadership requires more than strategy and skills—it requires leaders who are grounded, present, and connected to their deeper purpose.
Her 20+ years in HR and organizational development, combined with 15 years in adult education, means she understands both the individual leader's journey and the organizational context they're operating within.
The Transformation She Offers
Patricia works with business leaders who want to build positive relationships, develop other leaders, engage and inspire their teams, and align individual initiatives with strategic objectives, all while delivering results that matter. Her clients learn to lead others without losing themselves, to create cultures of trust and innovation, and to navigate complexity with both competence and compassion.
Through individual coaching, team training workshops, and organizational consulting, Patricia helps leaders discover what's possible when they show up as their most authentic, effective selves.
Ready to explore your leadership potential? Let's talk about what's possible for you and your team.
What People Are Saying
“I’ve changed my management style and have delivered exceptional results. Dr. Sullivan changed my thinking and my actions.”
— MR
“If you are in the midst of big change, and your team is not ready to move the project forward, bring it to Patti to solidify the why, the how and the results.”
— TR
“As we wind down the coaching program for our mid-level leaders, I’ve watched good things happen in our agency because of their new skills.
— MZ
“Patti has changed our culture by working with leaders at every level of our organization.”
— RS