Gloria Miele, Ph.D.

Gloria M. Miele, Ph.D. is a business development and leadership coach, speaker, consultant and trainer who has been helping people reach their goals for nearly 25 years. Gloria uses a strengths-based approach to bring out the best in individuals and organizations by identifying and leveraging the values and talents that create and sustain success. She works with small businesses and entrepreneurs to develop the tools, skills and support they need to achieve greater profitability and overall business success. She is a facilitator of Victory Circles, a comprehensive business development program for entrepreneurs. She is also an Instructor for Women’s Economic Ventures, a nationally recognized self-employment training program. She is also affiliated with the College of Executive Coaching, the leader in coach training for professionals with graduate degrees, where she received her coaching certification.

An engaging and dynamic speaker, Gloria has trained and presented to thousands of professionals in the US and abroad. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is on the Columbia University faculty. She has published dozens of articles in academic journals, books and online. Gloria is also a community service maven, committed to causes that support education, the arts and the empowerment of women and girls. She is Chair of the Ambassadors for the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, a Member of the Ventura County AIDS Partnership Advisory Council and a Founding Board Member (2007-2009) of the Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education (CAPE) Charter School in Camarillo. She is also proud to be a Girl Scout leader.

“After working in mental health for nearly 20 years, I was introduced to the field of coaching, including positive psychology and strengths-based approaches to change. These new perspectives completely changed my approach to helping others. As a clinical psychologist, I was always focused on symptoms, pathology and disabilities – what was wrong with others. As a business development and leadership coach, I focus on what energizes, engages and inspires my clients – helping them work in that sweet spot of their strengths, talents and passions. I love seeing the shift and growth people experience when they start paying closer attention to what they do best and love to do most.”

- Gloria M Miele, Ph.D.,
Principal, Optimal Development Coaching