Transformational Advisor, Speaker, Facilitator & Coach
As a transformational advisor, speaker, event facilitator & Coach, Cortez D. Sims Ph.D. helps Individuals, leaders, and organizations move beyond limitation and into purpose.
As a transformational advisor, speaker, event facilitator & Coach, Cortez D. Sims Ph.D. helps Individuals, leaders, and organizations move beyond limitation and into purpose.
Heal. Rebuild. Grow Stronger.
Clarity. Confidence. Forward Momentum.
Lead With Confidence, Integrity, and Influence.

Cortez D. Sims, Ph.D. is a transformational advisor, speaker, facilitator, moderator, author, and developmental coach dedicated to helping people, families, leaders, and organizations achieve clarity, growth, and fulfillment.
With more than 30 years of experience across nonprofit, ministry, therapeutic, educational, and corporate settings, Dr. Sims equips audiences and clients with practical strategies to strengthen leadership, improve emotional wellness, build resilience, and create lasting transformation.
As a transformational speaker and facilitator, Dr. Sims delivers impactful keynote presentations, workshops, leadership training, and moderated discussions that inspire audiences to move from awareness to action.
His areas of expertise include leadership development, mental health and emotional wellness, personal growth, character development, resilience, and organizational effectiveness.
Heal emotional wounds. Rebuild trust. Strengthen communication. Create healthy, lasting connections.
Gain clarity. Build confidence. Transition with strategy. Align your profession with purpose.
Lead with confidence, vision, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
Develop strong character, leadership, accountability, and mindset in youth, families, teams, and organizations.
Break stagnation. Rebuild vision. Rise into your next level of purpose, performance, and leadership.
This is a behavior coaching and modeling program designed for males (ages 8–17) and adults 18+ older who struggle with traditional support systems. Learn More
Dr. Cortez shows a different way of looking at mistakes. Not as stumbling, but building blocks. In my opinion, the purpose of a coach is not only to get you right but understand where you went wrong.
You know you have a jewel in your life when one is placed there to uplift, encourage and push you out of your comfort zone.  That is exactly what Dr. Sims did for me.  From only a few conversations, he helped me see how my words did not have to be buried with me.  Yet they can live long after I leave this earth.  Everyone has something within that needs to be birthed mine just happens to be poetry.
Dr. Cortez Sims is a friend, mentor, and big brother that is compassionate in his craft and loyal to the betterment of others. Throughout different moments in my life, Dr. Sims has provided an unwavering support of godly excellence that has helped my personal journey.
With his leadership and direction, I was able to write a three book series, How One Choice Directs Your DESTINY, solidify my foundation Heroes of Tomorrow, and most importantly, be the best father and husband to my family as God attended. This is not by any happenstance.
Dr. Cortez D. Sims is passionate about his contribution to the betterment of mankind through Mental Health. His very effective and sound counseling sessions were effortlessly impactful.