Founder & President, Best Dunn Enterprises, Inc. | Creator: The Meeting Coach
Brian Dunn brings over two decades of experience developing leaders across corporate, educational, and public sectors. As the founder of Best Dunn Enterprises, Inc., he partners with executives and teams to unlock their full potential through personalized coaching and evidence-based assessments.
A Strategic Approach to Leadership Development
Brian’s methodology combines perceptive interviewing with industry-leading assessments, including the Hogan, Birkman, Myers-Briggs, DiSC, Strong Campbell, and Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Inventory. This comprehensive approach allows him to design customized solutions that address each client’s unique challenges and aspirations.
Proven Track Record Across Industries
Brian’s career spans diverse sectors where he’s consistently delivered measurable results:
Corporate Leadership: At Comcast Cable, Brian spent five years transforming the Engineering department’s leadership pipeline. He implemented competency frameworks for technicians, management training for supervisors, and succession planning for senior directors. His innovative programs—including Engineer Fellows, Technical Mentoring, and High Potential Leaders—created clear advancement pathways that identified and accelerated rising talent.
Educational Systems: As Vice President of the Principal Leadership Development Program at NYC Leadership Academy, Brian led a team that applied action learning and adult learning theories to develop 1,200 NYC public school principals. The program’s impact extended throughout the entire Department of Education system, elevating leadership capacity at scale.
Workforce Development: Brian’s corporate and consulting roles at Nestlé Foods, the Department of Labor, the Department of Education, and the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene provided foundational experience in employee engagement, organizational assessment, and workforce optimization. Through Fred Prior Resource, he honed his training expertise, teaching thousands in communication, presentation, negotiation, and essential business skills.
Thought Leadership & Practical Tools
An active executive coach, Brian regularly delivers training programs on navigating workplace dynamics, effective meeting management, executive presence, conflict resolution, and achieving business goals. He created “Put Your Cards on the Table,” a conversation starter system that helps clients strengthen their interpersonal interactions and build more authentic professional relationships.
Academic Foundation
Brian holds an MAH in Psychology/Anthropology and a BA in Economics from Manhattanville College. His unique combination of psychological insight and business acumen, along with his expertise in psychometrics, enables him to work effectively across various businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
Whether you’re an executive seeking to sharpen your leadership edge or an organization looking to develop your talent pipeline, Brian delivers the insights and strategies that create lasting transformation.
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