In addition to being a professional writer, I am also a mental health professional with a Masters in Clinical psychology, working towards a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a Neuropsychology specialty. Prior to pursuing licensure in clinical psychology, I worked as a senior executive in world class companies in the US and UK, including Rolls-Royce, Alcoa, Clipper Windpower, and Bridgewater Associates. While working in the UK, Rolls-Royce sponsored me for an MBA at the University of Bath, a top international business school. Over the years I have been published on a variety of websites, blogs, in Inside Supply Management magazine, and in the Defense Institute for Security Assistance Management (DISAM) Journal. I have also written dozens of academic papers at the graduate and post-graduate levels.I manage my own personal development and life skills blog, ChrisAkinsdotCom (www.chrisakins.com). My diverse experiences in mental health, personal development, management consulting, and