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Dr. Shindale Seale

Culture & Leadership Strategist | Organizational Development Expert | Proprietary Framework Creator

Email: Shindale@seadecc.com 

Location: Los Angeles, CA 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dr. Shindale Seale, Ed.D. is the Founder & CEO of SEADE Coaching & Consulting and creator of the CEEDS™ Framework — the only proprietary methodology purpose-built to quantify what cultural disengagement costs organizations in real dollars and build the economic roadmap to recover it. Dr. Seale is also the creator of the formally copyrighted CETACM© methodology, the operational engine underlying every CEEDS™ engagement.

Original CEEDS™ research was presented at the Central Bank of Barbados 46th Annual Review Seminar in August 2026 — and the framework is now integrated into university curriculum at California State University Los Angeles, North Carolina Central University, and Concordia University of Edmonton. CEEDS™ is actively deployed across Fortune 1000 companies, a global medical technology enterprise operating in 140+ countries, and healthcare systems serving 50,000+ employees.

A Fellow on the Future of Policing Think Tank advising Chiefs of Police nationwide, a four-year member of the LAPD Policy Advisory Committee, and an international speaker active across the United States, Caribbean, and Canada, Dr. Seale holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Change & Leadership from the University of Southern California.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic   Leadership

Organizational Culture   Transformation

Change Management Excellence

Evidence-Based Growth   Strategies

Cross-Sector Leadership

Proprietary   Methodologies

CETACM™ Framework (Creator)

CEEDS™ Framework (Creator)

Cultural Equity Integration

Economic ROI Quantification

Training   & Development

30+ DEI Training Programs

Leadership Development   Coaching

Train-the-Trainer   Certification

Anti-Discrimination   Prevention

Research   & Analysis

Organizational Assessments

Data-Driven Strategic   Planning

Community Demographics   Research

Academic Curriculum   Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SEADE COACHING & CONSULTING LLC (SEADECC) | CEO & Principal Consultant

2019 – Present

• Developed and copyrighted CETACM™ framework (2020)
• Developed and launched CEEDS™ Framework — proprietary methodology quantifying the economic cost of cultural disengagement and building measurable roadmaps to recover it; the only dual-impact framework delivering Cultural Excellence AND Economic Development simultaneously
• Created comprehensive library of 30+ specialized DEI training programs serving education, law enforcement, state government, legal sector, utilities, and Fortune 500 companies
• Deliver Train-the-Trainer certification programs (1-hour on-demand and extended versions) enabling organizations to scale cultural transformation initiatives internally
• Conduct evidence-based organizational assessments using interdisciplinary frameworks, resulting in measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and performance metrics
• Collaborate with The Water Research Foundation, LA Metro, SEMPRA Energy, and LAPD PAC on sector-specific cultural equity initiatives
• CEEDS™ client results:

1. Fortune 1000 company extended CEEDS™ engagement into Year 3
2. 50,000+ employee California healthcare system applying CEEDS™ within its Talent, Engagement & Inclusion strategy
3. Global medical technology enterprise operating in 140+ countries transforming ERGs from social communities into profit-driving business units
4. Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Bahamas — first Caribbean healthcare organization to implement CEEDS™

UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS | Adjunct Faculty

2019 – 2025

• Designed and delivered undergraduate and graduate curricula in Leadership, Organizational Change, and Business Communication
• Integrated CETACM™ and CEEDS™ principles into academic coursework, advancing students’ understanding of cultural equity leadership
• Mentored emerging leaders in evidence-based organizational development strategies

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ SILICON VALLEY EXTENSION | Inaugural DE&I Program Chair

2020 – 2023

• Founded and launched comprehensive Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion certificate program from concept to full implementation
• Drafted courses and curriculum identifying applicable job titles, knowledge, and skills needed for success in DEI professional roles
• Recruited, screened, interviewed, and onboarded specialized instructors for newly developed and existing courses
• Established program standards, prerequisites, approved materials, and comprehensive course outlines

OUR COMMUNITY MENTORS INC. | Founder & President

2018 – 2024

• Founded non-profit organization serving marginalized communities in South Los Angeles with academic, professional, and quality-of-life resources
• Conducted demographic research informing community-based initiatives and advocacy programs, particularly for intellectually and developmentally disabled populations
• Served on Inglewood School Board Advisory Committee and curated Inglewood Small Business Academy for disadvantaged business owners
• Designed and implemented campaigns creating access and closing performance gaps in underserved community schools

KAIZEN HUMAN CAPITAL | Director of Organizational Development & Culture

2017 – 2019

• Assessed organizational culture utilizing quantitative and qualitative methodologies to drive evidence-based improvements across multiple client organizations
• Conducted Sexual Harassment training for clients throughout California, ensuring legal compliance while driving cultural transformation
• Trained and mentored staff on performance optimization and culture development principles using early CETACM™ methodological approaches

DLA PIPER LLP | Intellectual Property Supervisor

2010 – 2019

• Managed five teams of legal staff across Western Region, overseeing daily operations and strategic initiatives in high-stakes intellectual property environment
• Implemented equitable hiring strategies fostering diversity and inclusion throughout practice
• Executed comprehensive HR functions including strategic interviews, onboarding programs, performance management, and organizational development initiatives

PROPRIETARY FRAMEWORKS & SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

CETACM™ (Cultural Equity Through Adaptive Change Management)

Copyrighted 2020 | Creator & Copyright Holder

Proprietary evidence-based framework transforming organizational culture through three integrated applications:

• Leadership Development: Converting managers into culturally intelligent leaders who navigate change while creating psychologically safe environments
• Workplace Culture Transformation: Aligning organizational values with daily behaviors through systematic culture assessment and adaptive implementation
• Strategic DEI Integration: Moving beyond compliance to create genuinely inclusive environments with measurable business impact

CEEDS™ (Cultural Excellence & Economic Development Strategy)

Proprietary Methodology | Creator & Developer

The only dual-impact framework purpose-built to quantify what cultural disengagement costs organizations in real dollars and build the economic roadmap to recover it. Built on 30+ years of organizational development expertise and doctoral-level research across 200+ organizations in 15 industries. Three pillars:

PILLAR 1: Cultural Transformation: Culture as a measurable competitive advantage, not a cost center

• Recovers 18%–40% of payroll lost to disengaged employees (Gallup, 2024/2025)
• Generates measurable retention gains translating directly to reduced replacement costs (averaging 1.5–2× annual salary per departure)
• Builds high-performing culture that functions as a talent magnet, lowering acquisition costs and accelerating time-to-productivity

PILLAR 2: Economic Impact: Innovation by design, not by chance

• Closes a documented 19% Innovation Capacity Gap through structured cultural alignment (BCG, 2018)
• Identifies and activates new revenue streams through untapped internal and market talent
• Accelerates speed-to-market via psychologically safe, high-trust teams

PILLAR 3: Community Resilience: Brand reputation as a quantifiable balance sheet asset

• Quantifies Reputation Capital: up to 44% of estimated market value tied to organizational standing (Weber Shandwick, 2015)
• Strengthens strategic partnerships and talent pipelines sourced from community relationships
• Creates sustainable, measurable community economic impact reinforcing brand equity and long-term market presence

Value Discovery Analysis: CEEDS™ leads with numbers—quantifying exactly what cultural disengagement costs the organization in dollars before any strategy is designed. Clients report outcomes to their boards.

EDUCATION

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

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION

• Research Presenter, Central Bank of Barbados 46th Annual Review Seminar (August 2026): Presented original CEEDS™ research — "Measuring the Hidden Productivity Tax: Quantifying Cultural Impact on Economic Competitiveness in Small Island Developing States" — at Barbados's premier annual economic research forum. 
• CEEDS™ University Integration (2026): Framework currently embedded in curriculum at California State University Los Angeles, North Carolina Central University, and Concordia University of Edmonton — taught as a full 16-week course and integrated into Criminology and HR programs across the US and Canada. 
• National & International Conference Presenter: Scholarly presentations on CEEDS™ and organizational transformation
• Media Appearances: Regular expert commentary on economic strategies for organizational culture
• Chair, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Allied Health School Study Group (2026–Present): Bachelor’s Degree Advancement Program in Respiratory Care, creating pathways for low-income and minoritized individuals to become advanced-degree respiratory therapists. Applies the CEEDS™ framework through the lens of organizational and social determinants of health to address workforce development and community health equity.
• Board Member, Laurel Foundation: Serves on the board of a comprehensive provider of educational and support programs for children, youth, and families living with HIV/AIDS, transgender youth, and other at-risk youth populations. The Foundation serves over 500 low-income, at-risk participants annually.
• Advisory Board Member, The Future of Dialogue: Supporting an organization whose Multarity Thinking® methodology helps leaders navigate complex conversations and surface hidden dynamics inside organizations and communities. 
• Fellow, Future of Policing Think Tank: Advising Chiefs of Police nationwide on culturally informed public safety strategy
• LAPD Policy Advisory Committee: Four-year member shaping department policy through organizational culture and performance strategy 
• Inglewood School Board Advisory Committee & Inglewood Small Business Academy 

KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

• Dual Proprietary Methodology Creator: Creator and copyright holder of both CETACM™ and CEEDS™ — a complete ecosystem for organizational transformation and economic recovery that no competitor can replicate
• Academic-Practitioner Bridge: Unique combination of doctoral-level research expertise with hands-on implementation experience across 200+ organizations in 15 industries
• Cross-Sector Impact: Demonstrated success with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and community organizations
• Measurable ROI: Evidence-based approach delivering quantifiable improvements in engagement, retention, innovation capacity, and organizational performance reported directly to client boards
• Community Integration: CEEDS™ Pillar 3 extends organizational performance beyond the front door, turning community trust into a balance sheet asset