Taylor Peyton, PhD, is a workplace psychologist and leadership expert. She partners with leaders and teams seeking real, lasting change—not quick fixes. Grounded in behavioral science, her approach creates safe, human-centered spaces that foster trust, fresh insights, and excitement for growth.Ideal for teams embracing courageous leadership, Dr. Peyton specializes in employee engagement, culture change, communication, burnout prevention, and navigating uncertainty with clarity and compassion. A data and storytelling enthusiast, she blends evidence-based psychology with practical insights. People who work with her are better equipped to tackle challenges, achieve goals, and unlock their organization’s potential.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Peyton has worked with Fortune 500 companies, international organizations, and fast-paced startups to elevate how people lead, connect, and thrive. A former Division 1 volleyball player at top-ranked Long Beach State University and previous full-time leadership professor at Boston University, her past roles include President of a motivation science startup and Senior Org. Psychologist for a DEI training company. Dr. Peyton has spent the past 20 years working with various global clients (Pfizer, Sandals Resorts International, Genentech) and training hundreds of leaders across the globe—from Sweden to Egypt.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION
- PhD in Organizational Leadership from the University of San Diego
- Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from San Diego State University
- Public Dialogue facilitator and Group Relations International consultant
- Certified in DISC by one of the original authors, Dr. Drea Zigarmi
- Mentored by one of The Ken Blanchard Co.’s founders, and co-published 8 peer-reviewed publications