Dr. Eric Goodman is a visionary leader whose career bridges academia and entrepreneurship, empowering leaders and organizations to achieve exceptional impact and growth. With over 30 years of experience, Eric transitioned from the corporate world to pursue a career as a dedicated educator in higher education—serving as a professor, chief academic officer, and business school dean at one of the nation’s largest Colleges of Business—where he established dynamic cultures, accelerated performance, and inspired next-generation leaders.

Eric holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a focus on Organization Development from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he also earned his MBA and a bachelor’s in Marketing. Certified as a Master Practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and in business coaching, he seamlessly blends cutting-edge strategies with research-based insights. His extensive portfolio includes published articles and book chapters on organizational culture, change management, and teamwork, alongside his best-selling book co-authored, From Teacher to Leader: Paving Your Path to Education Administration.

As the founder of Innovate AI Systems and co-founder of i3 Empowerment Solutions, Eric pioneers innovative applications of artificial intelligence to streamline operations, drive transformation, and craft scalable business models. He partners with entrepreneurs and business leaders, offering hands-on coaching, strategic consulting, and comprehensive mentoring programs. An award-winning training, his work empowers clients to transform their stories into tangible influence, impact, and income—helping them write books, create engaging online courses, and develop impactful training programs.

A true Coloradan with a passion for skiing, mountain biking, and travel, Eric finds his greatest joy in creating meaningful experiences with his wife and daughters, with his oldest daughter proudly graduating from CU Boulder. Through his heart-centered leadership, Eric is committed to building communities of confident, purpose-driven leaders who leverage their unique gifts to shape a better future.