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Executive Performance Coaching in Norfolk, VA

ADI helps leaders strengthen accountability, communication, and measurable performance through behavior-based executive coaching. Whether you're leading a growing team near downtown Norfolk or navigating change across Hampton Roads, our coaching approach turns leadership challenges into practical action plans that improve engagement, consistency, and business results.

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Our Executive Performance Coaching Services

Behavior-based coaching, assessments, and leadership development tailored to improve executive performance and organizational results.

Leadership Development

ADI develops leaders through behavior-based training and coaching that improves communication, accountability, decision-making, and team performance using practical tools executives can apply immediately.

Executive Assessments

Objective assessments and upward feedback surveys help leaders understand their impact, identify performance gaps, and build targeted coaching plans for measurable improvement.

Organizational Solutions

ADI helps executives build coaching cultures with systematic, measurable methods that align leadership behavior, employee engagement, and business goals for sustained performance.

Behavioral Workshops

Interactive workshops teach the science of behavior and equip leaders with coaching practices that strengthen collaboration, motivation, and performance across teams.

Employee Engagement

Executive coaching supports stronger engagement by helping leaders shape workplace conditions that encourage discretionary effort, trust, and long-term retention.

Culture Change

ADI guides leaders through culture change by identifying reinforcing patterns, aligning systems, and coaching executives to sustain desired behaviors over time.

Behavior-Based Results

Coaching That Improves Executive Performance

ADI's executive performance coaching helps leaders in Norfolk, VA move beyond generic advice and focus on the behaviors that drive measurable outcomes. Using proven behavioral science, we help executives strengthen leadership habits, improve team alignment, and create accountability systems that hold up in fast-moving environments common across Hampton Roads organizations.

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Success Stories

See how ADI helps organizations improve leadership performance, engagement, and sustainable business results.

"The consultants we work with at ADI are practical and pragmatic. Our consultants get to know us—they invest time and effort to understand our business environment and provide pertinent guidance on how to shape culture."

Rich Gold

"We are achieving better numbers than we've ever achieved before. Our accuracy is higher. Our accidents are going down. Our costs are lower than they've ever been, and we're setting new records on throughput activity and accuracy."

VP Logistics

"There is no question that it's a more engaged workforce. And in some cases, it has been really dramatic."

Mark Manion

"The change was astronomical. The improvement we've had has been miraculous."

Manager of customer service operations

"The consultants we work with at ADI are practical and pragmatic. Our consultants get to know us—they invest time and effort to understand our business environment and provide pertinent guidance on how to shape culture."

Rich Gold

"We are achieving better numbers than we've ever achieved before. Our accuracy is higher. Our accidents are going down. Our costs are lower than they've ever been, and we're setting new records on throughput activity and accuracy."

VP Logistics

"There is no question that it's a more engaged workforce. And in some cases, it has been really dramatic."

Mark Manion

"The change was astronomical. The improvement we've had has been miraculous."

Manager of customer service operations

"The consultants we work with at ADI are practical and pragmatic. Our consultants get to know us—they invest time and effort to understand our business environment and provide pertinent guidance on how to shape culture."

Rich Gold

"We are achieving better numbers than we've ever achieved before. Our accuracy is higher. Our accidents are going down. Our costs are lower than they've ever been, and we're setting new records on throughput activity and accuracy."

VP Logistics

"There is no question that it's a more engaged workforce. And in some cases, it has been really dramatic."

Mark Manion

"The change was astronomical. The improvement we've had has been miraculous."

Manager of customer service operations
The ADI Difference

Why Choose Aubrey Daniels International?

ADI brings science-based coaching and decades of leadership performance expertise to every engagement.

Experience

Over 45 years applying behavioral science to leadership and performance improvement.

Proven Method

Our coaching uses measurable behavior-based methods, not vague theory or one-size-fits-all advice.

Local Relevance

We support Norfolk-area leaders facing growth, retention, and accountability challenges across Hampton Roads.

Actionable Insight

Assessments and feedback translate directly into coaching plans leaders can use immediately.

Meet The Leadership Team

Experienced experts in behavioral leadership and performance.

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Dr. Aubrey C. Daniels

Founder

Dr. Aubrey C. Daniels is the founder of Aubrey Daniels International (ADI), a globally recognized leader in applying the science of behavior to business performance for over 45 years. He is widely credited with introducing the phrase "Performance Management" to describe how organizations can motivate employees to enthusiastically deliver results. Grounded in his deep expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis, Dr. Daniels built ADI on the principle that understanding behavior and identifying what truly reinforces people unlocks exceptional performance. He is the author of several bestselling management classics, including Bringing Out the Best in People and Performance Management, and has transformed organizational cultures across diverse industries worldwide. His work continues to shape how leaders think about sustainable, behavior-based performance improvement.

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Judy Agnew

Senior Vice President

Judy Agnew serves as Senior Vice President at Aubrey Daniels International, where she applies her extensive expertise in behavioral science to help organizations achieve measurable, lasting performance improvements. A dynamic and compelling speaker, Judy has the rare ability to energize and inspire audiences of all sizes, delivering presentations that challenge conventional thinking and motivate meaningful change. She is the co-author of Safe by Accident, a resource that brings behavioral science principles to workplace safety. As an expert presenter and advisor, Judy works with leaders across diverse industries to translate the science of behavior into practical strategies that enhance employee performance, strengthen organizational culture, and drive sustainable business results.

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Tom Spencer, Ph.D.

President and Chief Executive Officer

Tom Spencer joined Aubrey Daniels International in 2000, initially serving as Director of Strategy Integration and Chief Operating Officer. For more than 36 years, Tom has provided consulting services in areas such as instructional and performance systems, behavioral process design and improvement, leadership development, and strategy integration and implementation. Tom's approach to consulting is pragmatic and grounded in the science of behavior, creating positive change in management practices, organizational systems, and critical business results. Tom earned a doctorate in psychology (behavior analysis) from West Virginia University and a master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Northeastern University.

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David Uhl

Senior Vice President of Consulting Services

David Uhl is a results-driven leader who helps clients in aerospace, energy, mining, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and customer care maximize the Discretionary Effort of their employees. With more than 34 years of experience, David is a seasoned executive coach, change leader and master facilitator who is adept at applying behavioral science technology to accelerate and sustain organizational change and performance improvement. David is a frequent conference presenter, invited to deliver sessions that address leadership and organizational challenges, particularly those that relate to high-hazard environments or the rapid execution of organizational change.

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Bart Sevin, Ph.D.

Vice President

Specializing in performance and systems analysis and the development of behavior-based implementation strategies, Bart Sevin helps clients create long-term organizational change. As a highly trained and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Bart helps organizations examine systems, processes, and people strategies to ensure that their motivational initiatives are aligned to promote business success and drive their desired outcomes. Bart works with clients from a variety of business sectors, including Manufacturing, Energy, Banking, Heavy Construction, Automotive Financial Services, and Insurance. Bart received his Ph.D. and M.S. in behavioral psychology from Auburn University.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is executive performance coaching?

Executive performance coaching is a structured process that helps leaders improve specific behaviors tied to business outcomes. At ADI, coaching focuses on measurable leadership practices such as communication, accountability, feedback, delegation, and team alignment. Rather than relying on personality-based advice alone, the process uses behavioral science to identify what is driving current performance and what needs to change for sustained improvement.

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Still Have Questions About Coaching?

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Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 678-904-6140. You can also send us a quick email at info@aubreydaniels.com.