Our Founder

Ruth Bedell, Ph.D.

Ruth Bedell, Ph.D., is an Industrial & Organizational (I/O) Psychology Practitioner and Founder and Principal of Bedell Consulting. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College, a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Keiser University. Her doctoral research examined the relationship between emotional intelligence and workplace bullying.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Founder and Principal of Bedell Consulting, a selective, research-informed solo practice, applying evidence-based best practices and knowledge of workplace behavioral science to support positive organizational change.

Award-winning professional with more than 30 years of combined professional and volunteer experience across nonprofit, association, community, legal, civic engagement, academic, and religious sectors. Over 20 years represent director roles experience, including:

  • 10 years with an international hunger relief and self-help development organization

  • 7 years serving an association and nonprofit in the funeral and deathcare profession

  • Academic and faith-based organizations

National speaker and workshop facilitator delivering research-informed sessions tailored to organizations of all sizes.

I/O psychology research scientist conducting Institutional Review Board-approved research on emotional intelligence, workplace bullying, and counterproductive workplace behaviors.

Committed to continuing education and professional development, with certificates including:

  • Google AI Essentials Specialization

  • NonprofitReady Nonprofit Essentials Certificate

  • Florida Society of Association Executives – Qualified Association Specialist (QAS)

  • Currently pursuing Project Management & Planning Specialization

Affiliations include:

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

  • Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce (BBMC)

  • Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce—Women’s Council

  • Florida Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Inc. (FIOP)

  • Greater Orlando Organization Development Network (GOOD Network)

  • Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Inc. (SIOP: Div 14), American Psychological Association

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ABOUT US

Bedell Consulting is an industrial & organizational (I/O) psychology solo consulting practice that uses evidence-based best practices and workplace behavioral science principles to drive positive organizational change. We work with small businesses, organizations, professional associations, nonprofits, and government entities.

In today’s workplace — shaped by rapid technological change and evolving workforce expectations — we help organizations strengthen performance by developing the human side of their business. As long as human beings lead organizations and work alongside one another, emotions, behaviors, and workplace dynamics remain central to organizational effectiveness and long-term success.

At the core of our work is organizational development — the intentional alignment of leadership, culture, systems, and people to support successful organizational change, adaptability, and sustained performance. Rather than viewing organizational challenges as problems to eliminate, we approach them as opportunities for learning, alignment, and growth.

We focus on PEOPLE — small business owners, executive leaders, managers, teams, and staff — because people are central to organizational success.

In collaboration with our clients, we apply evidence-based best practices and I/O psychology principles to develop tailored SOLUTIONS that address leadership, workforce, and cultural challenges impacting performance, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.

Through partnership, our systems-level, people-centered approach supports measurable and meaningful RESULTS aligned with organizational goals - Results that can be evaluated and strengthened over time.

PEOPLE. SOLUTIONS. RESULTS.

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