Dr. Christian Conte

Dr. Christian Conte is one of the country's leading specialists in compassionate leadership and communications, with an extensive background in mental health and emotional management. His expertise enables him to provide audiences with insightful perspectives and practical tools during his presentations.

A recognized figure on television and radio, Dr. Conte has contributed significantly to media and public discourse on emotional management. He co-hosted "The Secret Life of Kids" on USA Network, "Coaching Bad" on SpikeTV, and served as the resident therapist on VH1’s "Family Therapy." His literary contributions include several books, such as "Walking Through Anger," "Zen Parent, Zen Child," "Life Lessons," "Teaching Stories," and "Advanced Techniques for Counseling and Psychotherapy." He is also the host of the "Emotional Management with Dr. Christian Conte" podcast and co-hosted the "Tackling Life" podcast with football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis.

Dr. Conte's influence extends beyond media. He has delivered the TEDx talk, "Why I Chose to Go to Prison," and his daily short-form "Emotional Management" radio feature is heard on hundreds of stations nationwide. Additionally, he hosts a weekly call-in talk show on KDKA radio in Pittsburgh, available as a podcast. His work with professional athletes and educational professionals has made significant contributions to developing life and emotional management skills.

Before returning to Pennsylvania, Dr. Conte was a tenured professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, and remains a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Level V Certification in Anger Management. He co-founded a center for individuals convicted of violent crimes in South Lake Tahoe, CA. His development of Yield Theory™, which emphasizes radical compassion and conscious education, has reshaped approaches to communication and conflict resolution.

Dr. Conte's dynamic presentations are known for being judgment-free, compassionate, and loaded with actionable takeaways, which have earned him high praise from organizations like the Western Region of the American Counseling Association and Miller & Milone, P.C. Offering keynotes, executive-level counseling, and workshops, Dr. Conte's methods have proven to enhance interpersonal communication, reduce workplace tension, and increase collaboration and productivity.