About David
David Yozzi is a leading expert in inclusive workplaces and organizational development, driving business outcomes through innovative strategies and a focus on neurodiversity, and serving as an expert faculty member at the Best Practice Institute.
Who is David Yozzi?
David Yozzi is the Executive Vice President (EVP) and General Manager of Inclusive Workplaces at Texthelp, a SaaS organization. In this global role, he leads sales for Texthelp's workplace division, managing a high-performing team and focusing on expanding sales while cultivating a data-driven performance culture. Yozzi is recognized for introducing innovative organizational development programs and for his dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces.
His unique background blends advanced adult education, sales leadership, organizational consulting, and global program development. This combination has allowed him to create novel strategies for performance enablement and individual and team performance coaching. Yozzi also brings a personal perspective to his work on inclusion, having been diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, which informs his advocacy for leveraging the unique contributions of individuals with diverse learning differences.
Quick facts about David Yozzi
| Role | Executive Vice President & General Manager, Inclusive Workplaces |
| Company | Texthelp |
| Expertise | Inclusive Workplaces, Neurodiversity Inclusion, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching |
| Notable for | Developing innovative performance enablement strategies, advocating for neurodiversity in the workplace |
| BPI affiliation | Expert Faculty member |
What is David Yozzi known for?
- Leading global sales and strategy for inclusive workplaces: Directs Texthelp's workplace division, focusing on expanding market reach and fostering a data-driven performance culture.
- Pioneering organizational development strategies: Known for introducing innovative programs that clients have described as "transformational" in driving business outcomes.
- Advocating for neurodiversity inclusion: Uses his personal experience with dyslexia to promote awareness of the unique contributions of individuals with diverse learning differences in professional settings.
- Expertise in adult learning and executive coaching: Applies advanced adult education principles to develop impactful leadership development and individual coaching programs.
- Developing performance enablement solutions: Crafts novel strategies to improve team and employee performance through targeted interventions and coaching.
What is David Yozzi's background and experience?
David Yozzi brings over 25 years of extensive experience in leadership development and executive coaching, dedicated to facilitating individual and team transformation. His career trajectory spans diverse sectors including Education, Publishing, Professional Services, Social Media, and Technology. He has held leadership roles at prominent organizations such as IBM, Duke Corporate Education, Pearson, Dell, HP, Medidata, Twitter, and Conde Nast.
His educational foundation includes:
- Ed.D. in Adult Learning from Teachers College, Columbia University.
- Degree in Marketing and Management Communications from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
- Certified executive coach.
Yozzi's deep academic background in adult learning, coupled with practical experience in sales leadership and organizational consulting, allows him to design highly effective and measurable programs that yield significant improvements in organizational and individual performance.
What topics does David Yozzi speak and write about?
David Yozzi is a frequent speaker and thought leader on topics related to inclusive workplaces, organizational development, leadership, and neurodiversity. He shares insights on how organizations can leverage human potential by creating environments that embrace diverse learning styles and cognitive differences. His contributions emphasize the strategic importance of inclusivity not just as a social good, but as a driver of business success and innovation.
His recent engagements include speaking at the 2024 Northeast Regional Neurodiversity Conference, where he addressed critical issues around unlearning biases in both higher education and the workplace. Yozzi also contributes to Texthelp's thought leadership, drawing on his personal journey with dyslexia to highlight how embracing neurodivergent employees enriches organizations and offers competitive advantages. His discussions often revolve around performance enablement, strategic planning, and the transformative power of effective coaching.
How does David Yozzi contribute to the Best Practice Institute?
As an expert faculty member at the Best Practice Institute, David Yozzi shares his extensive knowledge and innovative approaches to organizational development, leadership, and inclusive workplaces. He aligns with BPI's mission to identify and disseminate best practices that foster positive work environments and drive organizational excellence. His expertise in adult learning and performance enablement directly supports the principles of the Most Loved Workplace® certification and the SPARK Model, which emphasize engagement, communication, and a strong sense of purpose.
Yozzi's work provides valuable insights for BPI members seeking to enhance employee engagement, improve leadership capabilities, and build truly inclusive cultures. He helps advance discussions around topics such as organizational change, learning and development, and assessments, contributing to BPI's rich repository of thought leadership that empowers leaders to create Most Loved Workplaces.
Where can you learn more from David Yozzi?
To learn more from David Yozzi, explore his expert profile and resources available through the Best Practice Institute. You can also find insights from his speaking engagements, such as his discussions on neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace, and his contributions to thought leadership at Texthelp.