Dr. Corrie Block
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Dr. Corrie Block (born 3 April 1975) is a Canadian executive coach, business strategist, and author specializing in leadership development, evolutionary psychology, and performance neuroscience. He is known for his work with senior executives, entrepreneurs, and corporate leadership teams across multiple industries and regions.
Early life and education
Corrie Block was born in Calgary, Canada. He pursued advanced academic training alongside a full-time professional career and earned four postgraduate degrees, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a master's degree in Global Leadership, a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Switzerland, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the United Kingdom.
Career
Block has more than 30 years of experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and strategy consulting. His work focuses on helping senior professionals and leadership teams improve performance, organizational culture, and personal effectiveness through applied psychology and neuroscience.
He has worked with organizations in more than 30 countries, providing consulting and leadership training for technology companies, multinational corporations, public sector institutions, and start-up ventures. His corporate clients have included Microsoft, the Council of Europe, the United Nations, SERCO, E&, Atlantis Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, PepsiCo, and the World Bank.
In addition to corporate advising, Block works with Boards of Directors and C-suite executives, delivering leadership programs aimed at improving employee experience, business outcomes, and strategic alignment. His executive coaching programs have reported estimated one-year return-on-investment (ROI) figures ranging between 53x and 901x.
He is also an entrepreneur and has founded and exited five businesses. Two of his ventures were unsuccessful, which he has cited publicly as part of his learning and development as a business leader.
Recognition
Block has been described as "UAE's #1 Executive Coach" by multiple business publications and leadership figures, including Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Forbes, SHRM, and CIPD.
He was ranked #24 globally and #1 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on LeadersHum’s "Biggest Voices in Leadership Power List".
Publications
Block is the author of an Amazon Global #1 bestselling book in the management category. His writing and research contributions have appeared in publications including:
- Forbes
- Gulf Business
- CEO Magazine
- Entrepreneur
- MEED
- Oxford Journals
- Routledge Academic Books
Philosophy
Block’s professional philosophy centers on "meaningful work" and purpose-driven leadership. His work emphasizes aligning individual fulfillment with organizational performance, combining research from neuroscience, psychology, and management science.
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