Dr. Shindale Seale

Dr. Shindale Seale is a culture and leadership strategist who employs leadership and performance optimization concepts to help stakeholders identify and reach their organizational culture goals.

Dr. Seale served in various leadership and training roles and sectors for over three decades, including the corporate environment, academia, and the non-profit arena. Her work has focused on business performance optimization, staff development, and creating sustainable and equitable working environments. She provides leadership, culture, and staff training to all sectors, including education, law, state, law enforcement, the military, and utility departments, as well as emerging tech and research companies nationwide. Her research and consulting on creating equitable solutions for marginalized groups have made her a sought-after subject matter expert and speaker.

In addition to her training and consulting services, Dr. Seale sits on the Inglewood School Board Advisory Committee. She curated the Inglewood Small Business Academy, supporting disadvantaged small business owners throughout Inglewood, California. Dr. Seale served on the LAPD Advisory Committee working with the Police Commission to implement police training reforms. She was the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion inaugural Program Chair at the University of California Santa Cruz - Silicon Valley Extension. Dr. Seale is also a Professor at the University of Redlands, where she teaches Leadership, Organizational Change, and Business Communication. In addition to all of this, Dr. Seale founded Our Community Mentors, a non-profit organization in South Los Angeles committed to providing academic, professional, and quality-of-life resources for marginalized groups in the area.

Dr. Seale holds a Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Change and Leadership and a Master of Education degree, both from the University of Southern California (USC). She also earned her Bachelor of Arts with a focus on Language and Linguistics from California State University at Dominguez Hills (CSUDH).

Resume

Culture & Leadership Strategist

Change Management Expertise - Extensive experience guiding organizations through transformations, developing effective change strategies, and supporting teams through transitions while maintaining engagement, morale, and productivity.
Leadership Development & Coaching - Established success in designing and implementing comprehensive leadership programs, delivering executive coaching, and creating succession planning frameworks that strengthen organizational performance and align with business goals.
Strategy & Implementation - Proven capability in developing and executing organizational culture initiatives, establishing measurement systems to track effectiveness, and integrating high-performance practices into core systems and processes.
Data Analysis & Strategic Planning - Advanced skills in analyzing organizational assessments, engagement surveys, and workforce metrics to identify patterns and develop evidence-based strategies that enhance operational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Stakeholder Management & Communication - Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, and develop clear, compelling communications that facilitate organizational transformation and drive positive behavioral change.

Expertise

Strategic Leadership

Conduct organizational assessments using interdisciplinary frameworks to enhance workplace culture and drive sustainable growth
Develop tailored individual and departmental strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and performance metrics.
Utilize demographic and cultural research to inform evidence-based growth strategies and market expansion.

Learning & Development

Design and facilitate interactive workshop-style training programs on workplace culture, communication effectiveness, and inclusive leadership
Create and deliver educational programs covering topics such as effective communication, workplace dynamics, building inclusive teams, creating equitable workplaces, and leadership development.
Train and mentor professionals in methodologies that enhance effectiveness when working with diverse populations and stakeholders.

Thought Leadership & Education

Present scholarly work on cross-cultural communication and organizational effectiveness at national and international conferences
Develop and deliver educational curricula for executives, educators, and professionals at public, private, and nonprofit universities.
Create practical programs examining interpersonal dynamics, identifying psychological barriers to collaboration, and implementing strategies to enhance workplace performance

Transformational Impact Programs

Leadership Development

Transform potential into performance with our research-backed leadership development programs. We specialize in developing agile leaders who can pivot effectively through cultural, political, and technological change while creating psychologically safe environments that drive productivity and innovation. This is perfect for organizations ready to build their next generation of transformational leaders.

Organizational Culture

Our proprietary CETACM framework (Cultural Equity Through Adaptive Change Management) transforms organizational culture from the inside out. With over 100 customizable training solutions, we craft development experiences that align perfectly with your company's unique DNA and growth objectives. This is ideal for organizations committed to building cultures where innovation thrives and everyone belongs.

Diversity2025

Move past checkbox diversity to strategic inclusion that drives business results. Our comprehensive suite of 30+ specialized programs addresses every aspect of creating truly inclusive workplaces, from unconscious bias to systemic change. This is essential for organizations serious about turning diversity into their strategic differentiator.

Economic Diversification

Expand your impact beyond your organization with community-focused economic development initiatives. We help you create meaningful partnerships and programs that strengthen both your business and the communities you serve. This is perfect for organizations ready to lead positive change while building stronger, more diverse business ecosystems.

Professional Experience

SEADE COACHING & CONSULTING LLC Principal Consultant 2019–Present

We transform organizational culture from the inside out by equipping leaders and their workforce with the mindsets and skillsets that turn potential into performance. Our library of over 100 customizable training solutions addresses every challenge, allowing us to craft development experiences that align perfectly with your company's unique DNA and growth objectives. Through a blend of proven frameworks and practical applications, we've helped organizations across every sector build sustainable workforce and leadership capabilities that drive measurable engagement, retention, and bottom-line performance results.

UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS Adjunct Faculty 2019 - present

Prepare curricula for undergraduate/graduate business courses
Design and teach courses to advance students’ understanding of management and organizational change principles
Design and teach courses that provide a comprehensive understanding of leadership at the business level

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ DE&I Program Chair 2020 - 2023

Drafted courses and curriculum to identify applicable job titles, the knowledge, and skills needed to succeed
Recruited, screened, interviewed, and made recommendations for new instructors to teach existing courses and develop new courses
Provided consultation on existing course descriptions, prerequisites, approved course materials, textbooks, and course outlines

OUR COMMUNITY MENTORS INC. Founder 2018 – 2024

Conducted demographic research to inform initiatives
Researched and advocated for employment equity amongst the intellectually and developmentally disabled population
Researched and initiated campaigns to create access and close performance gaps in marginalized community schools
Crafted and implemented quality of life initiatives for the elderly population

KAIZEN HUMAN CAPITAL Director of Organizational Development & Culture - 2017-2019

Assessed organizational culture utilizing quantitative and qualitative methodologies
Researched and applied evidence-based HR solutions
Trained and mentored staff on effective performance and culture optimization principles

DLA PIPER LLP Intellectual Property Supervisor 2010-2019

Managed five teams of legal staff across the Western Region
Trained, mentored, and counseled team members on best practices for Intellectual Property procedures
Crafted and implemented equitable hiring strategies to foster diversity & inclusion throughout the practice
Engaged in HR functions – interviews, onboarding, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Ed.D., Organizational Change & Leadership – University of Southern California
M.A., Teaching – University of Southern California
B.A., English – Language & Linguistics – California State University Dominguez Hills