Brian Higley PhD, M.S.

Founder & CEO

Dr. Brian Higley has an M.S. in Counseling Psychology, and is the founder and CEO of The Building Blocks to Excellencereg;, a company centered around consulting with individuals and organizations regarding how they may increase their goal-achievement capacities, persistence abilities, and interpersonal expertise. Brian's main research interests lie in optimal human functioning and holistic health. He was recently awarded the prestigious Ted Landsman Award, recognizing excellence in the promotion and research of human growth and development, from the University of Florida's Counseling Psychology Department.

Brian has had extensive training with some of the best psychological researchers and practitioners in the country. He has worked with individuals, groups, and corporations regarding increasing their productivity, persistence, and life satisfaction. During his undergraduate years, he was also the captain of his college's basketball team, where he won numerous awards, including Ohio Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team and Most Valuable Defensive Player (three times).

 

Consultation & Teaching Experience

Building Blocks to Excellence Consultation With:

  • Corporations
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Various Other Individuals

Optimal Functioning Presentations Including:

  • Time/Life Management
  • Relaxation and Focusing Techniques
  • The "Flow" Experience

University Teaching Assistantships Including:

  • Personal Growth
  • Health Psychology
  • Psychology of Personality

 

Research Experience

Building Blocks Research Including:

  • The Attributes of People Who Are Satisfied With Their Relationships and Lives
  • The Major Characteristics of Highly Persistent People
  • The Tendencies of High Level Goal Achievers

Research In Other Domains:

  • Effects of Relaxation Techniques
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Memory and Recall of Information

 

Supervisory/Mentoring Experience

Counseling & Mentoring The Following Across Many Life Domains:

  • Children
  • College Students
  • High School and College Athletes
  • Various Other Individuals

 

Other Leadership Experiences, Honors, & Awards

College Athletics:

  • Team Captain of 1996 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament Champions
  • CoSida GTE Academic All-American Team
  • 3-time Most Valuable Defensive Player
  • Four Year Letter-Winner, Three Year Starter

Other Honors & Awards:

  • Ted Landsman Award - Presented By The University of Florida in Recognition of Excellence in the Area of Human Growth and Development
  • UF Outstanding Dissertation Fellowship Nominee
  • Grinter Fellowship Award
  • Four Year Letter-Winner, Three Year Starter