Meet Denise

My Professional Bio

Denise M. Dudley, Ph.D., is a psychologist, communication and relationship coach, professional trainer and keynote speaker, author, business consultant, and founder and former CEO of SkillPath Seminars, the world’s largest public training company, which has trained over 15 million people worldwide. Dudley holds a Ph.D. in behavioral psychology, and is licensed to provide training to medical professionals in the United States and Canada. She’s also a certified AIDS educator, a licensed field therapist for individuals with agoraphobia, a regularly featured speaker on the campuses of many universities across the US, and the author of Simon and Schuster’s best-selling audio series, Making Relationships Last. Dudley has been featured as a communication and body language expert in numerous news sources, including NPR, ABC Fox News, NBC Bay Area, Good Morning Lala Land, HuffPost, MarketWatch, and Mens Health. She speaks all over the world on a variety of topics, including management and supervision skills, leadership, assertiveness, communication, personal relationships, interviewing skills, and career readiness. Dudley’s latest book, Work it! Get in, Get noticed, Get Promoted, currently in its third printing, is available on Amazon.com, and is used as a career-search textbook on numerous college campuses across the US.

My Casual Bio

Hi there! I’m Denise Dudley—a behavioral psychologist, professional trainer, keynote speaker, author, and business consultant. I founded SkillPath Seminars, which has trained over 15 million people worldwide, and I’ve spent my career helping people communicate better, lead with confidence, and create happier, more successful lives.

I don’t just like working with people. I love it. I’m probably happiest when I’m standing in front of an audience, large or small, sharing insights, practical strategies, and a good dose of humor to help people grow—both personally and professionally. Whether I’m coaching a CEO, helping a college student ace their first big interview, or teaching a room full of professionals how to be more assertive, I live for those “aha!” moments when something just clicks for someone.

When I’m not speaking or training, you’ll likely find me outdoors. I’m an avid hiker (I once trekked across England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea just for fun!), and I adore animals. I live on a ranch in California, surrounded by a delightful menagerie of rescued animals—including horses, donkeys, cows, goats, alpacas, chickens, ducks, and more than a few cats and dogs. My life is a mix of lively workshops, muddy boots, and the occasional stubborn donkey who refuses to be herded. And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I believe in lifelong learning, embracing challenges, and always striving to be just a little bit better than yesterday. If that resonates with you, let’s connect and make great things happen together!