Marilee Adams, Ph.D.

Dr. Marilee Adams is a renowned innovator and expert leader in Inquiry-based coaching and consulting, known for developing the Question Thinking™ Approach.

With decades of experience in personal and professional leadership development, Dr. Adams focuses on critical, creative, and collaborative thinking, and advanced decision-making.

Author of the internationally bestselling book 'Change Your Questions, Change Your Life,' Dr. Adams has sold almost half a million copies in 24 languages.

Recognized with the Lex Dilworth Award for Lifetime Achievement in Executive Learning, Dr. Adams is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations overcome challenges through skilled thought processes and question thinking.

Through the Inquiry Institute, Inc. and Marilee Adams Consulting, LLC, she offers services like coaching, webinars, workshops, keynote speaking, and e-learning programs to enhance emotional and social intelligence for more productive outcomes.

Dr. Adams is a catalyst for unlocking leadership potential, driving sustainable change, and addressing skill gaps and cultural misalignments in organizations, leading to increased productivity and profits.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, an M.S.W. in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, a B.A. in Sociology from Drew University, and a Master of Social Work in Social Group Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Formerly associated with various organizations like Marilee Adams Consulting, LLC, Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, American University, Inquiry Institute Inc., Adler International Learning, Consultant to Coach University, The Learning Key, Inc., and Clarion Communications.