Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF-MCC, NBC-HWC, CPDC
Dr. D. Ivan Young is a renowned Peak Performance Coach and expert in human behavior and relationships, specializing in behavioral neuroscience. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Young has an exceptional track record of helping high-net-worth individuals and couples, executives, and organizations achieve meaningful, lasting change through personalized, evidence-based coaching strategies.
Our bespoke coaching practice is designed specifically for high-income and high-net-worth individuals seeking elite, personalized guidance. What sets us apart from the average coach is that we are our clients—licensed professionals who have built successful brands and balanced high-stakes careers with personal fulfillment. We understand the unique challenges of managing wealth, scaling businesses, and navigating life’s complexities simultaneously.
Our services are perfect for entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, public figures, and professional athletes who are striving to maintain or elevate their success. Whether you’re scaling a multimillion-dollar company, managing a high-profile career, or facing personal challenges, we offer tailored strategies to help you achieve peak performance. With us, you get more than just a coach—you get a trusted partner who understands your journey from the inside out.
Led by Dr. D Ivan Young, an internationally recognized coach, our practice offers an unparalleled level of expertise. Dr. Young holds the prestigious ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential, is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), is a Certified Professional Diversity Coach (CPDC), and is a Master MBTI Practitioner. His coaching methods are grounded in research and evidence-based practices, making him a highly sought-after advisor to high-net-worth individuals and families.
We specialize in helping clients break through limiting beliefs, gain clarity, and build the cognitive and emotional resilience needed to reach their full potential. Dr. Young has successfully worked with diverse clients, from acclaimed public figures and entrepreneurs to professional athletes, helping them unlock new levels of success.
If you’re looking for a high-performance coach who understands your world’s intricacies, our practice offers the expertise and personalized attention you need. Investing in our coaching services means investing in your future success.
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As a highly regarded coach, Dr. Young holds numerous certifications, including ICF Master Certified Coach, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Professional Diversity Coach, and Master MBTI Practitioner. His coaching approach is rooted in research and evidence, making him a trusted partner for high-net-worth individuals and families seeking to enhance their lives.
Dr. Young is particularly adept at guiding high achievers through challenges related to limiting beliefs and behaviors. He has successfully collaborated with a range of clients, from acclaimed public figures to entrepreneurs and professional athletes, establishing himself as a reliable advisor for those aiming for peak performance.
In January 2021, Dr. Young was honored to join the Forbes Coaches Council, an esteemed network for top business and career coaches. His selection was based on a comprehensive evaluation of his diverse experiences and credentials, highlighting his impactful contributions to business growth and his impressive personal and professional achievements.
If you want to make meaningful progress in your personal or professional life, Dr. D. Ivan Young is the coach to help you navigate your journey toward fulfillment and success.
“We are honored to welcome Dr. D Ivan Young into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Coaches Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”
Dr. D. Ivan Young is a highly skilled Master Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner and a credentialed Master MBTI Practitioner, holding a Ph.D. in Holistic Life Coaching. While he boasts impressive credentials, including being a distinguished Fellow and the first Co-Lead for the Council on Race, Equity & Inclusion at the Institute of Coaching McLean, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, Dr. Young remains approachable and grounded in his practice.
Known for his exceptional proficiency in interpreting the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Assessment, Dr. Young has achieved the highest standards as a Master MBTI® Practitioner. He seamlessly blends evidence-based coaching methods with his expertise in Neuro-Linguistics, ensuring that his clients receive personalized and effective guidance.
Widely regarded as one of the top life coaches both globally and in the United States, Dr. Young is often sought after for lectures, training sessions, and public speaking engagements. Yet, despite his accolades, he prioritizes creating a welcoming environment for his clients, fostering self-awareness, motivating positive change, and nurturing meaningful relationships with genuine care and understanding.
“Dr. D Ivan Young states, “Master Level Coaching is a creative process. Our primary goal is to help our clients develop new neuronal connections and networks while imagining new possibilities as they develop new behaviors and mindsets. We accomplish this with concierge-styled tailored coaching programs that target specific, measurable, and replicable outcomes by giving our clients the tools needed to master multiple brain states and mindfulness.”
Dr. Young is the author of Amazon bestsellers Another Chance, Break up, Don’t Break Down, and A Time to Chill. He is a featured expert on MSNBC, CNN, ABC, NBC, TV One’s hit programs, Fatal Attraction, and Justice By Any Means, 20/20 Investigates, and the Oxygen Network’s Snapped – Killer Couples. His media appearances include Let’s Talk with Dr. Wendy, Black Enterprise Magazine, Essence Magazine, Tom Pope Show, Huffington Post, KISS FM NY, Gaz Cooley Show (London), Radio 1450 Washington DC, Yahoo News Groups, Forbes Magazine and many more.
As a master credentialed expert on personality types, and a credentialed Master Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, Dr. D. Ivan Young is recognized for his provocative teaching style, expertise in complex relationship subjects, and his ability to identify the root issue to create lasting behavioral change. His theories about the Law of Attraction and human emotional intelligence are highly regarded by the lives he’s impacted around the world.
The ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential represents the highest level of achievement in coaching and identifies an expert coach. The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has collaborated with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) since 2016 to provide a robust board certification examination. The esteemed NBC-HWC credential represents training, education, and assessment standards, allowing for the profession to advance in all aspects of health care and wellness.
As of December 2023, there are more than 56,400 coaches in 130 countries and territories
who hold one of three ICF Credentials; only four percent are
Internationally credentialed Master Certified Coaches.
If you factor in those who’ve completed accredited training programs and those who do NOT meet the ICF credential standards, the number of Master Certified Coaches is less than one percent globally.
The MHS EQ-i 2.0 & EQ 360 Certification ® is one of the world’s most widely used emotional intelligence tests. Emotional intelligence skills are critical for building relationships and teams, resolving conflict, solving problems, leading effectively, and building resilience. The EQ-i2.0 provides a detailed assessment of areas of strength and potential areas for development. This comprehensive assessment is widely regarded as the gold standard of emotional assessment testing.
Dr. Young’s accolades include:
- Recipient of The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by three White House Administrations
- Recognized by U.S. Congress with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his positive impact on American Culture
- Honored by Texas State Senate – Senator Boris Miles for Contributions to Coaching and American Culture
- Recognized by the City of Houston and The Houston City Council for his influence in the national media and his life-changing impact on both family and institutional relationships
- Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis LIfeTime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who
- Named Life Coach of the Year by The National Black Life Coach’s Network
- Vice Chancellors Award for Leadership – University of Houston
- International Coach Federation Master Certified Coach
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
- EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 Certification
- 2021 Selected as a Member of the Forbes Coaches Council
- ICF Coach of The Week – Global Recognition
- Certified Positive Intelligence Coach
To schedule an appointment with Dr. D Ivan Young or book a public appearance:
- visit the scheduling link
- or call 877.508 2025
- Clients: ext. 102
- Booking & Media: ext. 107
Representation: The Abrams Artist Agency NYC | Mark Turner | Agent
