Galen Bingham, esteemed as The Leadership Strategist®, has profoundly influenced both the corporate and nonprofit sectors through his esteemed career at industry leading companies such as Kraft Foods, Imperial Sugar, and Coca-Cola North America. His three decades of experience in leadership and strategic execution have brought
transformative governance and deep insights.
Equipped with a BS degree from Southern Nazarene University and an MBA from Rice University, Galen's academic foundation complements his vast professional expertise. He has also earned numerous leadership and coaching certifications from esteemed institutions including the World Coaching Institute, Beyond Emotional Intelligence, MIT, and Northwestern, further enhancing his credentials and expertise.
Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Galen founded Kiln Global Coaching and Consulting, a firm dedicated to enhancing leadership development for current and aspiring C-Suite executives worldwide. This initiative underscores his commitment to fostering executive excellence across the globe.
Galen also captivates a global audience as the host of The Whiskey, Jazz & Leadership podcast, where he blends insightful leadership discussions with cultural nuances, engaging listeners in 20 countries. Personally, he is a devoted husband of 29 years to Monique and a proud father to Landis, a Bio-Chemistry student at Spelman College.
In the nonprofit realm, Galen serves as Vice President of the SSM Cardinal Glennon Foundation Board of Governors, significantly influencing policy and strategic direction to bolster the foundation’s governance. Since 2021, he has been a key facilitator with the Executive Leadership Council, focusing on advancing leadership skills among elite Black professionals.
A prolific thought leader and author, Galen has coached and advised over 975 senior executives and nonprofit leaders worldwide. His roles at Power Moments, LLC, where he leads coaching for Black & Brown C-Suite Executives, and as a cadre-coach at a multinational leadership firm, underscore his deep commitment to leadership development.
Looking ahead, Galen is dedicated to broadening his impact in leadership development and intensifying his humanitarian efforts, actively contributing to the nurturing of the next generation of leaders through comprehensive educational and professional development initiatives. His inclusion in the Black Leaders Worldwide 2024 Men To Watch list celebrates his lasting impact and visionary leadership.