Amy Wood
Psy.D.
ME, USAmy Wood is a seasoned psychologist with deep knowledge of human nature, a gift for simplifying complex concepts into energizing presentations, and a conversational, commonsensible style. Aware that a major source of stress is personal and professional improvement rhetoric that pushes unrealistic expectations, she is passionate about delivering solid, enduring strategies for thriving in our perpetually hectic age. Her speciality is helping adults cut through the clutter of ever-escalating options and demands and carve out customized versions of success that truly resonate.
From her encouraging perspective that every human being is a unique and valuable individual with the inner resources necessary to overcome any obstacle (provided they are applying realistic solutions), Dr. Wood facilitates growth and transformation through speaking, training, writing, consulting, and one-on-one sessions. Having worked with clients ranging from incarcerated criminals and seriously disturbed psychiatric pateints to high achieving corporate executives and entrepreneurs, she has the experience necessary to know what it really takes to motivate lasting chnage.
Dr. Wood wrote the award-winning book Life Your Way: Refresh Your Approach to Success and Breathe Easier in a Fast-paced World, and has been featured in media ranging from local TV to Parade Magazine. She graduated from Loyola University of New Orleans with a communications degree in 1985, enjoyed an invigorating marketing and publishing career in Chicago, and went back to school at age 30 to pursue her life-long fascination with human development. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology, is certified by the College of Executive Coaching, and is co-founder of the Maine-based speakers bureau sPeak Performance. Dr. Wood attributes all her accomplishments to following her intuition at every turn -- no matter how scary or far-fetched the instructions -- and she strives to help others do the same. She lives in Kennebunk, Maine with her husband, two stepchildren, two dogs, and two cats.
Dr. Wood's most popular speaking and training topics:
Life Your Way (signature topic)
Dealing with Difficult People
Effective Goal-setting
Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence
Executive Coaching Overview
The Fine Art of Working Smart
Getting Back on Track When Life Knocks You Down
How to Make an Impact
Improving Your Intuition
Letting Go of Self-limiting Beliefs
Creating a Balanced LIfe
Managing from a Strengths-based Perspective
Operating with Optimism
Sound Decision-making
Thriving in the Face of Change and Uncertainty
Your Money and Your Life
Sampling of speaking venues:
American Society of Training & Development (Boston chapter)
Association for Consulting Expertise (Maine chapter)
Biddeford Savins Bank
Boston Public Library
Bradley University Annual Women's Summit
Curry College
Illinois Women's Conference
International Individual Psychology Annual Conference
Maine Dietetic Association Annual Conference
Massachusetts Hospital Association Conference for New England Women Hospital Executives
Myositis Association Annual Patient Conference
New Balance
New England Human Resource Conference
Seacoast Women's Network
Sweetser Training Institute
University of Southern Maine
Amy Wood is a seasoned psychologist with deep knowledge of human nature, a gift for simplifying complex concepts into energizing presentations, and a conversational, commonsensible style. Aware that a major source of stress is personal and professional improvement rhetoric that pushes unrealistic expectations, she is passionate about delivering solid, enduring strategies for thriving in our perpetually hectic age. Her speciality is helping adults cut through the clutter of ever-escalating options and demands and carve out customized versions of success that truly resonate.
From her encouraging perspective that every human being is a unique and valuable individual with the inner resources necessary to overcome any obstacle (provided they are applying realistic solutions), Dr. Wood facilitates growth and transformation through speaking, training, writing, consulting, and one-on-one sessions. Having worked with clients ranging from incarcerated criminals and seriously disturbed psychiatric pateints to high achieving corporate executives and entrepreneurs, she has the experience necessary to know what it really takes to motivate lasting chnage.
Dr. Wood wrote the award-winning book Life Your Way: Refresh Your Approach to Success and Breathe Easier in a Fast-paced World, and has been featured in media ranging from local TV to Parade Magazine. She graduated from Loyola University of New Orleans with a communications degree in 1985, enjoyed an invigorating marketing and publishing career in Chicago, and went back to school at age 30 to pursue her life-long fascination with human development. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology, is certified by the College of Executive Coaching, and is co-founder of the Maine-based speakers bureau sPeak Performance. Dr. Wood attributes all her accomplishments to following her intuition at every turn -- no matter how scary or far-fetched the instructions -- and she strives to help others do the same. She lives in Kennebunk, Maine with her husband, two stepchildren, two dogs, and two cats.
Dr. Wood's most popular speaking and training topics:
Life Your Way (signature topic)
Dealing with Difficult People
Effective Goal-setting
Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence
Executive Coaching Overview
The Fine Art of Working Smart
Getting Back on Track When Life Knocks You Down
How to Make an Impact
Improving Your Intuition
Letting Go of Self-limiting Beliefs
Creating a Balanced LIfe
Managing from a Strengths-based Perspective
Operating with Optimism
Sound Decision-making
Thriving in the Face of Change and Uncertainty
Your Money and Your Life
Sampling of speaking venues:
American Society of Training & Development (Boston chapter)
Association for Consulting Expertise (Maine chapter)
Biddeford Savins Bank
Boston Public Library
Bradley University Annual Women's Summit
Curry College
Illinois Women's Conference
International Individual Psychology Annual Conference
Maine Dietetic Association Annual Conference
Massachusetts Hospital Association Conference for New England Women Hospital Executives
Myositis Association Annual Patient Conference
New Balance
New England Human Resource Conference
Seacoast Women's Network
Sweetser Training Institute
University of Southern Maine
Life Your Way
Dr. Wood's signature presentation complements her award-winning book Life Your Way: Refresh Your Approach to Success and Breathe Easier in a Fast-paced World. Participants learn five mistakes most of us make when trying to overcome overwhelm, and ten powerful strategies for taking contemporary pressures in stride and making the most of modern life on their own unique terms
Effective Goal-Setting
Most of us have many perfectly reasonable goals that don't get accomplished either becuase we don't have the right strategy -- or we're convinced we're not ready to take action (because in our "too much information" world there's always just one more book to read, one more expert to consult.) This sesion teaches participants how to know when enough preparation is enough, establish workable and stimulating aspirations, and stay committed to completion despite distractions that...
Thriving in the Face of Change and Uncertainty
Life is unpredictable and ever-evolving, and most of us crave excitement yet prefer order to the adventure of adjustment. This session explores ways to weather the inevitable transitions of adulthood -- everything from break-ups to downsizing to major loss -- from a more grounded perspective. The emphasis is on viewing change as a welcome opportunity for personal growth, not just a jarring interruption. Strategies are offered for feeling a sense of control in a world...
Improving Your Intuition
All of us have intuition, an inner guidance system that can help us make better choices and be more successful in all areas of life -- if we're willing to hear what it is has to say. This session helps participants to understand and rely on their intuition as a vital solution-finding resource. Strategies are offered for tapping into inner wisdom, increasing intuitive power, and developing a life context that clears the clutter of "too much information" by putting intuition in...
Operating with Optimism
Most of us know that an optimistic perspective is the key to success, but few of us get what optimism really involves. This session reveals the truth about optimism and teaches ways to be more powerful by appreciating the limits of positivity and the surprising benefits of pessimism. Participants learn ways to integrate the best of glass-half-full and glass-half-empty thinking so that goals can be accomplished with greater ease.
Getting Back on Track When Life Knocks You Down
It's easy to stay positive about important goals when life is just clipping along. But what happens when a major life event, such as a break-up, illness, injury, or job loss knocks you off your path? Or what if it's just lack of will, focus, or inspiration that's getting in your way? This session shows how to get through tough times, refuel, and feel motivated again -- no matter what is happening internally or externally.
