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Dr. David Hester

Dr. David Hester

Psychologist | Innovator | Speaker

Dr. Dave’s background is in wellbeing engineering, mental health and clinical services, meditation research, and curating new technology for wellbeing. Through his continuing education initiatives and workshops, Dr. Dave employs science and gold-standard behavioral change tools for positive change to support everyone’s mental health, emotional wellbeing, and human thriving. He has created training services in call center, clinical, and corporate environments using strategies rooted in behavioral science that have been proven to drive greater compassion and expand positive workplace culture.

Dr. Dave has worked in a developmental role with engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs on product designs for meditation applications and programs. Since its inception in 2015, he has also contributed to the Transformative Technology Group.

He joined Life Guides, a peer-to-peer learning platform because its mission to positively impact 1 billion people in the next 15 years aligns with his own. Dr. Dave serves as Vice President and servant leader of the Guides Community at Life Guides, supporting its development and quality. Dr. Dave has experience serving as a clinical contractor for the DoD, helping clients improve productivity and find balance through non-medical counseling. He has also enjoyed providing therapy to special needs and underserved populations. 

Dr. Dave holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuropsychology from Sofia University, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and has a graduate certificate in positive psychology and medical neuroscience from the University of North Carolina and Duke University, respectively.

Exclusive Articles by Dr. David Hester

How to Rewire Your Brain for Fulfillment
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How to Rewire Your Brain for Fulfillment

The Power of Self-Science for Optimizing Your Life
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The Power of Self-Science for Optimizing Your Life

The Power of Self-Science for Optimizing Your Life
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Recharge Your Creativity by Embracing Mental Downtime
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Recharge Your Creativity by Embracing Mental Downtime

Recharge Your Creativity by Embracing Mental Downtime
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Prevent Teammate Burnout With a H.E.A.T. Check
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Prevent Teammate Burnout With a H.E.A.T. Check

Prevent Teammate Burnout With a H.E.A.T. Check
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