About Dr. Gene Reid
A nationally-recognized speaker, executive performance coach, and author, Gene Reid, Ph.D., founded the coaching and training firm Reid Training Solutions to empower first responders by teaching them to elevate their emotional intelligence, so they can excel as leaders in both their professional and personal lives.
“I empower professionals in the field of first response with innovative strategies that help them enhance their emotional intelligence and lead more effectively within their organizations.” –Gene Reid, Ph.D., Founder, Reid Training Solutions
The breadth of Dr. Reid’s expertise is rooted in his more than 15-year career in law enforcement— conducting criminal and internal affairs investigations, leading peer support teams, and performing supervisory roles. And, it is this depth of experience that enables him to apply a personalized, results-oriented, proven approach to helping first responders identify and realize their ambitions, so they can better serve and lead within their organizations.
An authority on emotional intelligence, self-development and leadership, Dr. Reid recently published “Police Leadership Redefined, The EQ Advantage,” and created “The Science of Self-Development,” podcast.
Dr. Reid holds a Doctorate in Criminal Justice, with a focus on resilience and stress management, along with a Master’s degree in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Administration— all of which have deepened his perspective, expanded his insights and further fueled his passion to help people harness their innate strengths.
The discipline and determination he brings to empowering others on their journeys is also evident in his personal life. Dr. Reid is a fitness enthusiast who works-out daily, trains in Jiu-Jitsu, and who has successfully completed various triathlons, including Ironman Maryland.
“Gene has such an engaging style of presenting information. And, you better be on your toes!”
“Dr. Reid’s ability to simplify things for ease of comprehension was incredible. His confidence and preparedness were top notch. Highly recommend!”
“Gene is a wizard. I’ve never been clearer on where I am headed in my life. And, I never felt that he was ‘better’ than me, or that something was wrong with me, while we were working together.”