Jim Woods is the CEO of Woods Kovalova Group, a trusted diversity, equity, and inclusion training and consulting firm in 39 countries. He is a former college professor and fifth-grade math and science teacher. Jim has a passion for accelerating talent across organizations. While this passion has fueled his work in leadership assessment and development, it has crystallized in the area of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. He has over 20 years of experience working with the US Army, Fortune 1000 companies, and executives to solve their most crucial behavior problems. In addition, Mr. Woods is a six-time children’s and business book author. His podcast, “Diversity and Inclusion Reimagined At Work,” is lauded for its frank conversations.

 He has a master’s degree in organizational development and human resources and is a recognized authority on applying behavior sciences to diversity that improves society, organizations, and people everywhere. He lives with his wife, Lucy, in Calgary, Canada.