For PE-Backed CEOs and Executive Teams
Private Equity Executive Coach for PE-Backed Leaders
Dr. Wayne Pernell is a PhD clinical psychologist with over four decades guiding senior leaders. Private 1:1 coaching and executive team work, nationwide.
- 1:1 Elite Mindstate coaching with a PhD clinical psychologist
- Post-merger and post-PE-investment leadership integration
- Worked with Charles Schwab, Whole Foods Market, Pfizer and PG&E
Led 120+ leadership teams. Two TEDx talks, one with over two million views.
Talk with Dr. Wayne Pernell
Tell us about your company and the leaders involved. We will reply by email to set up a private call.
Why PE-backed leaders work with Dr. Wayne
Coaching that changes how you decide
Elite Mindstate coaching works at the level of identity, presence and decision making, not just surface behavior. You lead from centered clarity when things get messy.
Built for life after the deal
Post-merger and post-PE-investment integration work brings leaders into alignment. Engagements run from 90-day culture sprints to year-long partnerships.
A psychologist with a business track record
Dr. Wayne holds a PhD in clinical psychology and has over four decades with senior leaders. He has led 120+ leadership teams and managed a $6.5M budget.
Results you can point to
Client work has produced a 329% increase in revenue and production for mid-sized teams and a 300% improvement in effectiveness for siloed divisions.
Private and flexible
One-on-one work happens in person, virtually or by phone, anywhere in the United States, including at your offsite.
Less owner dependency
Move from doing it all to building strong systems and strong people, with succession planning and leadership capability building along the way.
What this coaching and consulting covers
New investment raises the bar fast. Leaders get stuck firefighting, silos form faster than solutions, culture gets delegated instead of shaped, and strong talent leaves without warning. This work gets your leaders clear, aligned and moving in the same direction.
Every engagement is co-created around your vision. It is grounded in psychological theory, leadership development and real-world business strategy, then shaped to your goals, your people and your scale.
- Elite Mindstate 1:1 VIP coaching, in person, virtual or by phone
- The CCB Process: Clarity, Co-strategy, Bold action
- Proprietary assessments for individuals, leadership teams and cultural alignment
- Shadowing and observation to see how the business actually runs
- Post-merger and post-PE-investment leadership integration consulting
- Leadership team alignment and executive team facilitation
- Succession planning and leadership capability building
- Small-group cohorts for high-potential and emerging leaders
- Custom recommendations that are practical, prioritized and actionable
Four decades with leaders at well-known brands
“He doesn't just listen—he listens between the lines. Dr. Wayne helped us uncover the root issues we didn't know were holding us back.”
“Dr. Wayne brings a unique mix of grounded leadership, deep insight, and warmth. He sees what others miss—and he helps you shift from reaction to intentional, inspired leadership.”
“Dr Wayne Pernell crushes it every time. My business has grown and I've grown as a person, learning something new every time we connect, either by phone or in his signature mastermind groups. His insights are incisive and direct, his counsel is immediately applicable, and his style is genuine, authentic, direct, and gentle with a dose of humor mixed in. It's a great combination for a success coach who continues to move the needle.”
What happens after you reach out
You send your details
Share the company, the leaders involved and what is at stake right now. A few lines is enough to start.
We talk it through
A private conversation with Dr. Wayne about your goals, your people and the scope that fits.
You get a clear plan
You receive custom recommendations and a leadership strategy that is practical, prioritized and adapted to your needs, budget and scale.
Frequently asked questions
What does a private equity executive coaching engagement cost?
For these types of services, budgeting five, six, or even seven figures is indicated as the expected range. Your consult clarifies scope, format and scale, then pricing follows the plan you choose.
Do you coach only the CEO, or the whole leadership team?
Both. Work can be private 1:1 Elite Mindstate coaching, small-group leadership cohorts, executive team alignment and facilitation, or full consulting. Depending on scope it can involve executive sponsors, department heads, high-potential leaders and entire teams.
How long does an engagement run?
Engagements typically range from 90-day culture sprints to year-long partnerships. Each plan is adapted to your needs, budget and scale.
Do you work on-site or virtually?
Both. Work is delivered across the United States on-site, at client offsites, and virtually. One-on-one coaching also happens by phone.
Is this therapy?
No. Dr. Wayne holds a PhD in clinical psychology, but this is executive coaching and leadership consulting. DynamicLeader does not provide therapy or mental health treatment.
What makes the approach different after a new investment?
The CCB Process brings Clarity, Co-strategy and Bold action. Proprietary assessments, shadowing and observation show how things actually run, so recommendations fit the real business rather than a template.
Get your leaders aligned after the deal
Tell us what is happening inside your organization and what you want to change. Dr. Wayne will follow up to set up a private conversation about fit and scope.
- 1:1 Elite Mindstate coaching with a PhD clinical psychologist
- Post-merger and post-PE-investment leadership integration
- Worked with Charles Schwab, Whole Foods Market, Pfizer and PG&E