Dr. Danny Kim catalyzes individuals and organizations to perform at their best. 

Danny is a skilled facilitator who creates psychologically safe environments for individual thinking and group collaboration. Using the power of inquiry, he asks insightful questions at pivotal moments to help leaders gain clarity and take courageous action. As a coach, he supports leaders when the stakes are high and decisions are complex. As a storyteller and keynote speaker, Danny inspires movement and momentum.

Danny’s career in organizational development began in the non-profit sector providing leadership in the areas of recruitment, retention, and employee development for organization effectiveness. As a career coach he conducted over 400 coaching conversations in career exploration and strengths-based leadership. During his time at the university, he began a doctoral program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Danny gained experience as an external consultant at an organizational consulting firm serving clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Current Role

Danny is the Sr. Director of People, Culture and Diversity at San Diego Foundation—a philanthropic community foundation committed to create a more just, equitable and resilient San Diego region. His purpose is to champion the people at San Diego Foundation at every level. He is skilled at working with individuals and teams to create compelling experiences to help individuals and teams maximize their potential. He is a faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership and a Gallup-Certified Clifton Strengths coach.

Background

Danny holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a Master of Divinity in Transformational Leadership. He holds a doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Danny lives in San Diego, CA with his wife EJ and dog. He enjoys surfing, watching the Lakers, and engaging in meaningful conversation over a good cup of coffee.