Dr. Xavier V. Bruce, DBA, MBA, CPC ELI-MP

Introduction

Highly-motivated and thoroughly accomplished professional with 20+ years of exemplary performance in leading teams, analyzing problems, assessing complex issues, and generating solutions in deeply challenging and dynamic environments. Scholar-practitioner with proven ability to drive improvements leading to positive results over wide range of applications, disciplines, and principles.

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Professional Experience (10-Year History)

  • Adjunct Leadership Consultant, DDI - (8/2022 - Present)

Helps create and implement incredible leadership programs that deliver top results for Fortune 500 companies. Certified in Interaction Management modules.

  • Board President, Uplift In-Powerment - (1/2020 – 6/2022)

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing holistic services and resources to optimize mental wellness through fitness and nutrition solutions.

  • Founder and CEO, Uplift Energy Coaching, LLC - (5/2018 – Present)

Created a self-leadership development coaching practice specializing in leading veterans to overcome the stress and anxiety associated with life transitions.

  • Chief Financial Officer, Wright-Patterson Medical Center - (6/2014 – 7/2016)

Led 25-member team managing $143M budget. Coordinated policies, programs, and financial operations for Air Force’s 2nd largest medical center.

  • Deputy Director, Strategic Plans and Transformation, 711th Human Performance Wing - (6/2012 – 6/2014)

Co-led strategic planning team for $398M annual program of human performance, science, technology, medical education, training, research, and development.

  • Teaching Experience

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Florida Institute of Technology – (10/2014 – Present)

  • Education

Doctorate of Business Administration: Global Supply Chain Management, Walden University

Walden University – (2011)

Masters of Business Administration: Information Systems Management, Wayland Baptist University

Wayland Baptist University – (2004)

Bachelors of Science: Biology, United States Air Force Academy

United States Air Force Academy – (2000)

  • Publications
  • Bruce, X. V. and Samblis, S. (2021). 1 Habit of the World’s Great Leaders – Dr. Xavier Bruce – Special Edition: Life Changing Habits to Unlock Your True Leadership Potential
  • Bruce, X. V. (2020). Self-Leadership in Transition Workbook: A Program for Military Veterans Utilizing the Core Principles of Strategic Energetic Transition.
  • Bruce, X. V. (2020). Strategic Energetic Transition: Self-Leadership in Transition from Military Life to Civilian Life (Online Course).
  • Bruce, X. V. (2015). Influence Strategies for Reduced Department of Defense Health Care Spending. In The Refractive Thinker (2).
  • Certifications
  • Certified Facilitator – Development Dimensions International – (2022)
  • Certified Wellness Coach – National Academy of Sports Medicine – (2022)
  • Certified Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer – Resilience-Building Leadership Program – (2022)
  • Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst-I – Defense Intelligence Agency – (2018)
  • Certified Professional Coach – Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching – (2012)
  • Energy Leadership Index-Master Practitioner – Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching – (2012)
  • Diplomate and Credentialed Fellow – American Academy of Medical Administrators – (2012)