Adi Jaffe

About Adi Jaffe

Most leadership problems aren’t strategy problems. They’re behavior problems.I help leaders and organizations identify and change the hidden patterns that damage performance by driving poor decisions, conflict avoidance, stalled execution, and burnout.Teams avoid hard conversations. Leaders over-control or people-please. High performers burn out. Culture drifts. Change initiatives stall.The systems can all be there, but the human complexity often gets in the way.That’s where I come in.I combine psychology, neuroscience, leadership science, and real-world executive advisory to turn insight into measurable change.Through keynotes, offsites, leadership intensives, 1:1 coaching, and executive trainings I help organizations:• Increase leadership candor, decision quality, and speed• Improve executive team alignment and trust• Accelerate adoption during major organizational change• Strengthen culture and accountability during growth• Reduce burnout, turnover, and unhealthy coping behaviors• Build resilience and performance under pressureNot just inspiration. Not theory alone.Actual behavior change that shows up in performance.The outcome is simple:Better leadership behavior → better decisions → better organizational performance.How I WorkMy engagements typically include:Keynotes & Executive WorkshopsExecutive Advisory & Leadership DevelopmentWork with founders, executive teams, and high-potential leaders that identifies behavioral blind spots and upgrades leadership habits.Culture & Organizational Performance ConsultingAddressing systemic leadership and communication issues that slow growth or limit performance.My BackgroundI bring a rare combination of clinical psychology, neuroscience, behavioral research, and executive consulting, connecting how people behave with how their brains actually function in social environments.• PhD in Psychology and Lecturer in Psychology Dept. at UCLA• Contributor to Psychology Today, CNN, and HuffPost• Speaker and advisor to organizations and leadership teams worldwide• Coach to some of the world\'s most elite performers, athletes, executives, and founders.At the core of my work is a simple belief:The biggest breakthroughs in performance happen when leaders change the patterns driving their behavior, not when they learn another management framework.If you\'re looking to help your organization perform at a higher level while navigating real human complexity, message me here or email i•••@adijaffe.com

Experience

1. Teaching Faculty

   Oroville Hospital

   Apr 2025 — Present · Oroville, CA, US

   At Oroville Hospital, I contribute to the Psychiatry Residency Program by developing a cutting-edge curriculum that emphasizes substance use disorder and addiction. My role involves hands-on instruction and oversight of psychiatry trainees, ensuring they receive the best education in patient-centered care and innovative treatment approaches. This program is designed to equip future psychiatrists with the necessary skills to address complex addiction issues effectively.

Education

• UCLA

  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

  1996 — 2000

• UCLA

  Ph.D., Psychology - Behavioral Neuroscience & Statistics

  2005 — 2010

• California State University

  Master of Arts, Psychology

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Social Networking
• Adolescents
• Teaching
• Mindfulness
• Analysis
• Cognitive Psychology
• Treatment
• Interventions
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• University Teaching
• Statistical Modeling
• Clinical Supervision
• Research Design
• Qualitative Research
• Experimental Design
• Therapists
• Programming
• Life Transitions
• Spss
• Statistics
• Blogging
• Research
• Clinical Research
• Psychotherapy
• Counseling Psychology
• Proposal Writing
• Technical Writing
• Program Evaluation
• Post Traumatic Stress
• Family Therapy
• Google Groups
• Data Analysis
• Cognition
• Addiction Recovery
• Cbt
• Program Development
• Neuroscience
• Public Speaking
• Mental Health Counseling
• Motivational Interviewing