Meet
Dr. West

Dr. Aprilia West is a psychologist, executive coach, researcher, trainer, author, and professional fellow at the Institute of Coaching, affiliate of Harvard Medical School — bringing 20+ years of experience working with founders, leaders, creatives, and organizations at the highest levels.

Dr. West brings 20+ years of experience working with founders, leaders, artists and creatives, teams, and organizations across Big Five tech companies, the U.S. Congress, and the Big Six entertainment companies, as well as prosocial policy-driven "nudge" and behavior-change campaigns.

Dr. West specializes in translating cutting-edge research into practical, evidence-based tools that improve both wellbeing and performance. She has been invited to deliver workshops for professionals across 11 countries, teaching on topics including decision-making, psychological agility, emotional efficacy, and sustainable behavior change.

She is the author of several books—most notably What You Feel Is Not All There Is and ACT For Your Best Life—as well as peer-reviewed academic articles. Her work also extends into large-scale, prosocial initiatives, where she has collaborated on communication campaigns and behavioral design projects aimed at strengthening wellbeing and civil society.

Prior to training as a psychologist, Dr. West served as a policy analyst, communications director, speechwriter, and press secretary on Capitol Hill — a background that gives her a unique context for bridging the worlds of behavioral science, organizational strategy, public policy and real-world impact.