Dr. Tia Young is a leadership development and training authority who equips leaders to strengthen presence, expand influence, and perform with confidence in professional environments.
Dr. Tia Young is the founder of Tia Young Image & Etiquette, LLC, a firm she built over two decades delivering professional development and etiquette training across corporate, academic, and community environments.
Today, her work has evolved into a broader leadership platform as Dr. Tia Young, where she designs and delivers leadership development, executive presence, and professional training programs for corporations, universities, and nonprofit organizations.
Dr. Young holds a Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Southeastern University and has spent more than two decades helping professionals and organizations develop the skills required to lead effectively in visible and high-stakes environments.
Her work integrates leadership development, executive presence, and cultural intelligence, preparing leaders to navigate complex professional spaces with clarity, composure, and credibility.
Dr. Young holds a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership from Southeastern University, along with a Master of Arts in Leadership with a focus on entrepreneurship. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Florida.
Her academic background allows her to combine research-driven leadership frameworks with practical training experiences that resonate with leaders across industries.
Dr. Young holds a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership from Southeastern University, along with a Master of Arts in Leadership with a focus on entrepreneurship. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Florida.
Her academic background allows her to combine research-driven leadership frameworks with practical training experiences that resonate with leaders across industries.
Before launching her leadership development firm, Dr. Young spent more than a decade as an international flight attendant and trainer with United Airlines, where she led global service teams and trained over 300 flight attendants.
Her aviation career exposed her to diverse cultures, international business environments, and high-pressure leadership situations. These experiences continue to shape her approach to leadership development and cultural intelligence today.
Dr. Young is a recognized speaker, author, and leadership educator whose work has reached audiences across corporate, academic, and nonprofit environments.
She is also a TEDx speaker and multi-year TEDx speaker coach, and the host of the Normal to Formal Podcast, where she shares leadership insights and professional development strategies.
Her forthcoming book, Cleared for Takeoff, explores leadership readiness and personal growth for individuals preparing to step into greater visibility and responsibility.
Dr. Young is a recognized speaker, author, and leadership educator whose work has reached audiences across corporate, academic, and nonprofit environments.
She is also a TEDx speaker and multi-year TEDx speaker coach, and the host of the Normal to Formal Podcast, where she shares leadership insights and professional development strategies.
Her forthcoming book, Cleared for Takeoff, explores leadership readiness and personal growth for individuals preparing to step into greater visibility and responsibility.
Dr. Young’s leadership extends beyond the classroom and boardroom.
She also serves on the Moffitt Cancer Center Patient & Family Advisory Council.
Dr. Young’s leadership journey is also shaped by resilience and personal experience.
She is a colon cancer survivor, ringing the bell at Moffitt Cancer Center in 2023 after completing treatment. This experience deepened her commitment to helping others lead with courage, clarity, and purpose.
She has been married to her husband, Victor Young, since 2000. Together they are the proud parents of three daughters Anitarece, Jordyn, and Taylor.
Dr. Young believes leadership development is not about perfection.
It is about preparation.
Her work helps leaders:
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