Meet Dr. Peter Sung

With over three decades of leadership study and experience, Dr. Peter Sung has honed his craft as a leader. Seamlessly navigating both church and corporate domains, he integrates performance and organizational psychology into his coaching and speaking practice, expertly guiding leaders and organizations to find stability and success in an ever-changing world. As an avid learner and practitioner, he brings a calm and confident voice to the often-noisy landscape of leadership trends.

Engagements

Dr. Sung’s holistic approach blends profound psychological expertise with sharp organizational insights, establishing him as a highly sought-after mentor and speaker in personal and organizational leadership.

Background

Dr. Sung brings a rich and diverse background to his leadership work, including a foundation in Shakespeare, a Master’s in Divinity, a Doctorate in Organizational and Performance Psychology, and ICF-PCC certification in executive coaching. He seamlessly integrates academic rigor with practical insights, drawing on nearly three decades of experience empowering leaders and cultivating organizational health. With years of teaching Systems Theory to doctoral candidates, Dr. Sung is a recognized thought leader shaping the next generation of influential leaders.

Leveling Up Leadership

In 1996, Dr. Sung partnered with a consulting firm to craft his first mission statement, marking the beginning of his journey to empower leaders and organizations to flourish and do good.

Dr. Sung’s approach integrates deep psychological insights with strategic organizational thinking, fostering clarity, growth, and sustainable success. With humor, insight, curiosity, and clarity, he engages directly with his clients, helping them realize profound new self-understanding, access new meaning, purpose, and intrinsic motivation, helping them to lead in new ways. By skillfully blending research from diverse disciplines with wisdom and perceptive observations, he helps clients experience breakthroughs and get unstuck, efficiently and effectively.

Dr. Sung’s humble, kind, and inquisitive approach uncovers false dichotomies and deeply rooted blind spots that often lead to leadership and organizational gridlock. Whether working one-on-one with leaders on personal development or inspiring large audiences, his mission remains the same: to empower individuals and organizations to thrive and contribute their highest and best. As an ordained minister, psychologist, and coach, Dr. Sung brings a uniquely profound and powerful skill set to every interaction, fostering transformation and growth.

Love for the Church and Their People

With a Master’s in Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Dr. Sung began his career as a dynamic church planter, earning widespread recognition for his speaking and leadership abilities. His journey quickly evolved to include mentoring and coaching other entrepreneurs and leaders, broadening his influence to denominational leadership, organizational assessments, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Despite his extensive experience spanning both spiritual and corporate realms, Peter’s commitment to the church has deepened, particularly in these post-pandemic, paradigm-shifting years. His latest book, The Post-Church Church, delves into the transformative shifts facing the church today, offering fresh insights into how American Christians can embrace new opportunities to practice their faith within an ever-evolving cultural and societal landscape.

From Humble Beginnings

Peter’s fascination with human nature and behavior was ignited when his father immigrated to the United States to study computer science. This curiosity set Peter on an academic journey that spanned Shakespeare, pre-medicine, theology, and ultimately coaching and psychology, shaping his unique perspective and approach to leadership and personal growth.

Peter is a lifelong learner, constantly pursuing knowledge both formally and informally. He enjoys reading, staying active, mastering new hobbies, and soaking in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, where he lives with his family and their loyal doodle, Hobbes.

Upcoming Book

Dr. Sung is currently working on a book that distills thirty years of research and best practices in leadership. Good Leaders Do This, drawing from real-life accounts of both failures and successes, presents straightforward, research-backed leadership principles that are accessible and actionable for all leaders, from parents to presidents.