Dr. Relf, is the President of Motivational IQ™, a talent development company focused on helping leaders, salespeople and professionals develop a better understanding of themselves and others, so they can perform at their very best. Dr. Relf has spent the greater part of his life focused on the psychology and development of leadership, motivation and achievement.
Blair has developed his capabilities and points of view through a diverse set of leadership challenges, educational degrees and consulting experiences. His background, of over twenty years in business, includes positions as Director of Learning and Outcomes Research, Director of Organizational Development and Learning, Executive Coach, President, Leadership Development Consultant, Salesman and Sales Manager. He is an innovative designer of dynamic programs, an insightful executive coach and a trusted advisor to his clients.
Blair coaches leaders and salespeople, delivers talks and conducts programs in leadership development and motivational intelligence in the U.S., Asia and Europe. He has coached several hundred leaders and consultants over the last ten years in a variety of industries.
Blair holds a dual Doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Clinical Psychology from the Marshall Goldsmith School of Business and the California School of Professional Psychology. He earned a BA in Economics from the University of California with minors in Philosophy and World History. He has served as an Adjunct Professor of Organizational Development, and over the course of his career, has conducted research in adult learning methodologies, leadership coaching outcomes, creativity in organizations, retaining top talent and generating high levels of committed motivation and performance.
Dr. Relf has lived and worked overseas for almost six years. He has spent time in 60 countries on five continents with more extensive experience in Southeast Asia, Japan and Western Europe. He is happily married, the proud father of two boys and resides in Southern California.