Neil Dubord’s professional profile is defined by a rare synthesis of academic rigor and high-consequence operations. Holding a Ph.D. in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Leadership & Training, Dr. Dubord has cultivated a career characterized by the successful translation of complex theoretical frameworks into battle-tested organizational reality. A graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development program, he possesses a global perspective on elite-level governance and tactical decision-making. His professional standing is further solidified by his status as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and his appointment as an Officer of the Police Order of Merit by the Governor General of Canada. Neil’s primary strengths lie in his “executive resilience”, an unparalleled ability to maintain cognitive clarity and stability while steering large-scale institutions through multifaceted crises and technological disruptions.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY
Neil serves as a high-level thought partner for executives navigating volatile and ambiguous landscapes. Leveraging his background as a nationally recognized expert in critical incident command, he provides specialized guidance on risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and long-term visioning in environments where the margin for error is non-existent. His advisory methodology is not merely reactive; it is a proactive framework that identifies latent organizational vulnerabilities and transforms them into strategic advantages through disciplined decision-making and innovative problem-solving. His book “Suck on a MINT, This is Going to Taste Like Sh$#” walks through a formula for decision-making when there is no perfect answer.
OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
Neil has a proven record of modernizing traditional infrastructures through the integration of emerging technologies and lean management principles. As a former Chief of Police who led his organization to “Top Employer” status for six consecutive years, he understands how to optimize operational workflows while simultaneously elevating service delivery and public confidence. This expertise extends to the strategic deployment of Artificial Intelligence, where he helps leaders utilize AI as an elite coaching partner to solve complex business challenges and drive measurable, high-impact results. Neil’s first book “Supercharge Your Leadership with AI” is a playbook for this concept.
PEOPLE SERVICES
His expertise in People Services is grounded in advanced Emotional Intelligence and sophisticated human capital management. By combining his CPHR credentials with decades of experience in diverse community engagement, Neil develops cultural competence programs and high-performance teams that thrive on trust and psychological safety. He is a leading proponent of the “Bend Don’t Break” framework, a resilience-focused approach designed to prevent professional burnout and foster deep, sustainable engagement within high-pressure environments. He currently has over 80 podcast episodes of Bend Don’t Break providing advice on resiliency.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Finally, in the field of Organizational Change Management, Neil masterfully guides institutions through significant structural and cultural metamorphosis. Whether managing large-scale policy transitions or implementing innovative organizational concepts, he ensures that change is not only implemented but ingrained as a permanent habit. His coaching programs empower goal-oriented professionals to navigate technological disruption and complex organizational shifts with strategic foresight, ensuring they remain competitive and resilient in an evolving marketplace