Objective

To create corporate and organizational change from a systemic perspective.

Assessment and intervention of Tier I and II management teams as well as executive boards through executive coaching, mentoring, best practice implementation, due diligence, and effective strategic analysis.

Experience
1989-Present
Beighley Consulting Associates - Spring Lake, MI
Corporate Consultant
  • Relational consulting specializing in work with family-owned and closely-held businesses
  • Evaluations focused on systemic perspective, strategic organizational development, and enhancement of communication and boundary clarification.
  • Emphasis on teaching business associates to combine the strength of the family system with the power of the business system.

1997
Dancing with Yesterday's Shadows
Author
  • Project consisted of a book, three-part video series, and workbook.
  • Explored the multi-generational impact of psycho-social development within a family system.
  • Book ISBN 1-55568-202-1; Video ISBN 1-55568-202-2: Workbook ISBN 1-55568-202-3

1991-2002
State of Michigan - Lansing, MI
Member of the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Appointed by Governor Engler in 1991; reappointed in 1994 and 1997 to serve three consecutive terms.
  • Served as Vice Chairman of the Board, 2000.
  • Professional member of the Disciplinary Subcommittee of the Board.

1981
Beighley Issues Awareness Scale (BIAS-R)©
Author
  • Created to increase awareness of subconscious messages which become intellectual and emotional drivers impeding growth or creating dysfunctional behaviors. Personal and Professional Versions

1982-1989
Psychological Services of Dublin - Dublin, CA
Founder and Co-Owner
  • Psychological Services clinic offering testing and evaluations, individual, family and group therapy, seminars, workshops, and community lecture series as well as professional training.

1980-1982
Growth Unlimited - Pleasanton, CA
Clinician
  • Developed and maintained private practice.
  • Co-created and taught a nine-month Lay Counselor Training Program for paraprofessionals.

1978-1980
Community Mental Health - Muskegon, MI
Clinician
  • Conducted psychotherapy through this community agency.
  • Developed community programs for mental health awareness.
  • Conducted research utilized in agency long-term planning.

1975-1978
US Reynolds Army Hospital - Fort Sill, OK
Army Psychologist
  • Conducted psychotherapy for military personnel and their dependents.
  • Oversaw biofeedback lab, the first of its type in the United States military.
  • Received US Army commendation Medal for Meritorious Service in the Field of Mental Health.
Education
1985
Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy

California Graduate School of Family Psychology - San Rafael, CA

1978
M.A. in Human Relations

University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK

1975
Army Social Work, Psychological Procedures, and Psychological Testing Certification

US Army Academy of Health Sciences - San Antonio, TX

1974
B.A. in English and Psychology

Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, IN
Licenses
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Michigan 4101005398
  • California MFC23318
Recognitions
2000
Honorary Ph.D. in Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, IN