Purpose Driven Consulting, LLC

Dr. John Lybarger is a distinguished organizational psychologist and coach, as well as a retired licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As President of Purpose Driven Consulting, LLC in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Dr. Lybarger brings decades of experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, specializing in personal and professional development and coaching. Throughout his career, Dr. Lybarger has worked with a diverse range of clients, including numerous federal agencies, major corporations, and various nondenominational churches. His expertise includes facilitating workshops that foster emotional intelligence, executive development, transformational change, organizational development, stress management, and building resilience.
 

Dr. Lybarger’s clinical background as a retired licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, retired National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC), and retired Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) uniquely informs his coaching approach. He integrates psychological insight with practical strategies, helping clients navigate complexity, change, and personal growth. His coaching, training, and writing are grounded in evidence-based practices and a commitment to fostering resilience, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, purpose-driven living, and executive development.
 

An accomplished author and educator, Dr. Lybarger has made significant contributions to the personal and professional development of leaders across government, healthcare, and the business sector. Dr. Lybarger holds dual PhDs in Psychology (Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy) from Grand Canyon University and California Coast University, an MA in Counseling from California State University at Fullerton, an MBA in Management from California Coast University, and a B.S. in Christian Education from Biola University. He is certified by multiple coaching organizations, including the Master Certified Coach (MCC) designation from the International Coaching Federation and the Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential from the Center for Credentialing and Education with specializations in Life Coaching and Health and Wellness Coaching.