Benah Parker

Benah Parker, Ph.D., is a performance-focused executive coach and social psychologist with over 20 years of experience advising senior leaders, high-performing teams, and mission-driven organizations. She brings a unique blend of behavioral science and real-world leadership strategy to her work, helping clients navigate complexity, strengthen influence, and achieve sustainable high performance.

Benah has coached leaders across Fortune 500 companies, growth-stage tech firms, national nonprofits, and the U.S. military. Her clients have included executives at Amazon, Google, Angi, Arizona State University, and the U.S. Navy. She is particularly skilled at helping leaders lead through transition, manage strategic growth, and evolve their leadership identity without sacrificing authenticity or well-being. Before founding her own executive advisory firm, Benah held senior roles in policy, learning and development, and organizational strategy—working across sectors from education and tech to healthcare and government.

She holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology and is known for creating psychologically safe spaces that support clear thinking, bold leadership, and lasting results. Benah rhymes with Dana.

Notable Client Achievements

• Coached a Senior Naval Officer into a newly created U.S. leadership post abroad, aligning his next career move with long-term legacy and mission goals.

• Supported an SVP of HR post-acquisition to scale leadership from a team of 12 to over 60, strengthening executive influence and reducing burnout.

• Helped an aerospace supply chain executive resolve internal conflict, elevate cross-functional trust, and land a leadership role at Amazon.

• Guided a VP-level leader through a high-stakes negotiation and transition from a startup to a more stable, family-aligned role at Ro.

• Advised a senior leader at a global health organization in managing burnout, restoring confidence, and preparing for expanded executive visibility.