Scott Halford

Scott Halford, CSP, CPAE is an Emmy Award-winning writer and producer, an engaging presenter, and a long-time consultant to Fortune 500 executive teams. His expansive knowledge in the areas of achievement psychology, which includes brain-based behavioral science, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and the principles of influence, adds richness and depth to his programs. His workshops and keynotes are filled with humor, wit, and depth.

Halford holds an Executive Master’s degree in NeuroLeadership and is recognized for his expertise as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest earned designation of the National Speakers Association and the Global Speakers Federation. He has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame, an honor he shares with notable figures such as Ronald Reagan and Colin Powell. Additionally, Halford is an accredited and certified Emotional Intelligence Provider and an Advanced Certified Associate in Emergenetics®. He is also on faculty at GE’s John Welch Center of Leadership in Crotonville, NY, and is a guest lecturer for the MBA program at the Daniels School of Business at the University of Denver.

Halford is the author of two Wall Street Journal best-selling books, "Be a Shortcut: The Secret Fast Track to Business Success" and "Activate Your Brain: How Understanding Your Brain Can Improve Your Work—and Your Life," the latter of which also won a Bronze Axiom award for best business book. He is the Founder and Principal of Complete Intelligence, LLC, and has served as a trusted advisor to corporate clients such as GE, American Airlines, Wells Fargo, and Microsoft. Additionally, he is a Trustee for the Iliff School of Theology.