Terry Daniels
Business and Executive Coach
Dr. Terry Daniels has a passion for partnering with executives and entrepreneurs to help them keep their “eye on the prize” to grow the businesses they lead. He has a proven track record of leading successful human resource teams, coaching leaders, and building sustainable workplace cultures that produce exceptional business results. Dr. Daniels began his career in manufacturing, starting from the production floor and working his way through various leadership roles, during which he completed his formal undergraduate education.
Dr. Daniels is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration. He obtained his master’s degree in Organizational Psychology and Development from Walden University in 2011 and his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Walden University in July 2018. His dissertation research was, Inclusion Strategies Effect on Promotion Aspirations of African American Women in Manufacturing Leadership.
After spending more than 27 years working in Fortune 500 companies such as SCA, Lilly Industries, Weyerhaeuser, Alcoa, and Illinois Tool Works (ITW), Dr. Daniels knows what truly drives strategic organizational growth and exceptional employee engagement. Dr. Daniels also supported manufacturing locations in China, Japan, Germany, and France.
Dr. Daniels is a certified FocalPoint Business and Executive Coach. Content for the FocalPoint coaching program was developed by Brian Tracy, a recognized leader in helping people find more time, build better teams, and generate more profit. Partnering Dr. Daniels’ passion and expertise with Brian Tracy’s tested and proven concepts provides outstanding value to his clients.
Dr. Daniels is the founder and owner of Competitive Edge Business Solutions, Inc. and does business as FocalPoint Business Coaching of Kentucky as a certified Business and Executive Coach.
He currently serves as Executive Director of The Foundry Christian Community Center. Dr. Daniels’ also served as Vice President of Human Resource for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the Board of Director for the Christian Family Radio and Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. He serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Alumni Council for Western Kentucky University.
Dr. Daniels is a native of Bowling Green, KY, married to Rita Daniels, and has three sons, Tyler, Taylour, and Tanner. In addition, Dr. Daniels served as Pastor of the Loving Chapel Baptist Church in Franklin, KY for over 25 years. In May 2017, he planted and established a new church, The Transformation Christian Center.
Dr. Daniels is the co-author of a best-selling book “Building Cathedrals – The Power of Purpose." His newest book published in July 2020, “The Bullpen – Battle Tested to be a Game Changer.”