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MICHAEL W. sESSIONS, PH.D. - Senior Consultant

Dr. Sessions is a licensed psychologist with over twenty years clinical and consulting experience.   He has extensive experience coaching executives both individually and in various group/team contexts.   He is skilled in the areas of individual and organizational assessment and development and has particular interest in the areas of conflict resolution and communication facilitation.   Consulting engagements have included one-on-one executive coaching, CEO Consulting, management team assessment for succession planning and restructuring, development in mergers, senior team development and strategic and operational planning in both non-profit and for-profit organizations.  

In addition to his work as a Senior Leadership Consultant with Turknett Leadership Group, Dr. Sessions maintains a private practice focusing primarily on interpersonal, relationship-based, behavioral issues.   He is a Past President and Fellow of the Georgia Psychological Association and a member of the American Psychological Association.   He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at the Georgia School of Professional Psychology.

Dr. Sessions is a frequent speaker on topics related to communication effectiveness, particularly as they relate to gender differences, retention, and mentoring.   He has also provided facilitation and sales training, in multiple industries.

Dr. Sessions earned his doctorate in psychology from Georgia State University.   In addition he also holds a Master of Science in Psychology and Bachelors of Science degrees in both psychology and biology, all from Georgia State University.


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