April 8, 2026 / July 8, 2026 / September 16, 2026 / November 5, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM ET - 12:30 PM ET CE Credits: 6 (1.5 each) The Last Session Can Be Applied As Ethics Credits Cost: $29 - $248 Although designed as a series, participation in any one session is not dependent on attendance at prior sessions. REGISTER Webinar Description: The Society for Consulting Psychology, Division 13 of the American Psychological Association (APA), is pleased to present a four-part webinar series exploring “Psychologists and the Business of Behavior”. Psychologists are increasingly providing coaching and consulting services to individuals, corporations, and community organizations. Staying current on the best models, the ethical and legal practices of coaching, and how they may differ from other services that psychologists routinely provide is critical. This series builds on the information provided in Psychologists and Coaching Part I, offered in November 2025, to delve deeper into the business of behavior for psychologists working in the coaching space. Each series will be hosted by three seasoned consulting psychologists and coaches, Dr. Berman, Dr. Moret, and Dr. Shanbhag, with a special guest expert to provide education and engage in conversations about the topic at hand. Hosts will also respond to questions or outstanding items not fully addressed in the prior webinar. Presenters:    Bill Berman, Ph.D. Bill Berman, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of Berman Leadership Development, a leadership development firm with offices across the United States and Europe. He is the author of more than 50 articles and chapters, and four books, including Influence and Impact: Discover and Excel at What Your Organization Needs From You The Most (Wiley, 2021). Prior to Berman Leadership Development, Bill founded and sold a software firm to an enterprise information system company, where he grew their services revenues by more than 400%. Bill earned his B.A. from Harvard, Ph.D. from Yale, and taught at Cornell Medical College and Fordham University, where he earned tenure in 1994. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology.   Laurie Moret, Ph.D. Laurie B. Moret, Ph.D. is a consulting psychologist who has been working as a leadership and organizational development consultant and coach for the past 25 years. Prior to starting her own business in 2007, Dr. Moret was a senior client partner at Korn/Ferry and a senior vice president of organizational consulting at Right Management as well as a member of that firm's Coaching and Leadership Development Centers of Excellence. Dr. Moret has authored research and opinion articles on a variety of topics, and most recently, she published a book on consulting in National Security settings. She earned her BA from Washington University in St. Louis, her MA from University of Georgia, and her PhD in psychology from Arizona State University. She is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and maintains licenses in Florida and Virginia.   Marnie Shanbhag, Ph.D. Marnie Shanbhag, PhD leads the Office of Independent Practice for the American Psychological Association (APA). In this role, she leads APA’s efforts to promote independent practice and support private practitioners as part of APA’s goals to advance the profession. Dr. Shanbhag is a Florida licensed psychologist with seventeen years’ experience in independent private practice prior to joining APA. Her expertise spans both mental health practice providing adult psychotherapy services and applied practice providing executive coaching and consulting services. She has coached mid-level and senior level executives from Fortune 500 firms to small family-owned businesses. Prior to opening her own practice, Dr. Shanbhag served as the Executive Director of a nonprofit agency, coordinating maternal and child health systems. Special Guest Experts:    April 8, 2026 11:00 am to 12:30 pm ET Psychologists and the Business of Behavior: A deeper dive into the transition to Coaching with Dr. Randy White. Dr. White, one of the field’s noted experts in executive coaching, will be sharing his thoughts on the leadership and coaching models that have most influenced him throughout his career, and on how he has extended his influence internationally and in academic environments. Learning Objectives: Explain some of the differences in coaching roles. Identify at least one ethical and one legal consideration when delivering coaching services. Identify different models of coaching with business leaders Explain key differences when coaching internationally   July 8, 2026 11:00 am to 12:30 pm ET Psychologists and the Business of Behavior: Assessing leaders and executives with guest Rob Kaiser. This session will explore the distinctive role of psychological assessment in business settings, highlighting how tools designed for leadership, talent development, and organizational effectiveness differ fundamentally from clinical assessment approaches. Guest expert Rob Kaiser—renowned for his contributions to leadership assessment and derailing behaviors—will join Drs. Berman, Moret, and Shanbhag to examine how psychologists can apply assessment strategically to inform coaching engagements, enhance organizational decision-making, and support clients’ growth while maintaining clarity about the boundaries between business-focused evaluation and clinical work. Learning Objectives: Explain some of the differences in coaching roles. Identify at least one ethical and one legal consideration when delivering assessment services.  Differentiate business-focused psychological assessment from clinical assessment as it related to leadership effectiveness, role fit, and organizational performance. Describe two ways in which multidimensional assessment data (e.g., 360 feedback, validated leadership instruments) can inform goal setting and coaching strategy.   September 16, 2026 11:00 am to 12:30 pm ET Psychologists and the Business of Behavior: Coaching for inclusive leadership with guest Dr. Cedric Williams. This session highlights the essential role that psychologists play in developing inclusive, globally minded leaders who can navigate cross-cultural complexity, diverse teams, and rapidly shifting organizational landscapes. Guest expert Dr. Cedric Williams will join Drs. Berman, Moret, and Shanbhag to explore evidence-informed coaching approaches that promote cultural intelligence, psychological safety, and equitable leadership practices. The conversation will focus on how psychologists can help leaders recognize behavioral patterns that advance or hinder talent, adapt effectively across global contexts, and intentionally cultivate climates that drive organizational performance and innovation through diverse perspectives. […]