Paul Eder, PhD

BAE Systems, Inc.

Lead a team of 20 tech professionals in the design, development, and implementation of database, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for a CFO office in a large government agency

Senior Program Manager

🔥 Leading multiple AI and data initiatives for DHS OCFO
🔥 Planning, organizing, and guiding the work of data science team on data engineering and modeling efforts 
🔥 Developing AI roadmap to guide the path to the future for DHS OCFO (e.g. developing guidelines and prototypes for Generative AI applications)
🔥 Integrating Python, SQL, and Tableau on large-scale data validation efforts

Project Manager / Senior AI & Data Advisor

High Value, LLC

Collectibles buying and selling / motivational speaking and consulting

President

FIRESTARTERS

Author of FIRESTARTERS: How Innovators, Instigators, and Initiators Can Inspire You to Ignite Your Own Life

Motivation: Helping you capitalize on your passion and skills.

Strategy: Helping you understand how to get from here to there on your life path.

Networking: Helping you identify the right people to boost your financial potential

Book Author

The Millennium Group International

Director of Management Consulting

The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc.

● Led multiple organizational strategic planning, human capital, process re-engineering, large-scale research, survey, and program evaluation efforts with values ranging from $50K to $2.5M annually.

● Currently coordinating DATA Act strategic data innovation project for the CFO of the Department of Homeland Security. Involves application of full life cycle project management activities: change management, solution development, risk management.

● Led an 8-person workforce planning engagement for the 800,000-employee civilian workforce of the Department of Defense.  Established competency models for occupations ranging from teachers to aerospace engineers. ​

● Leveraged strategic data expertise to re-vamp the data collection and reporting processes
for an organization with the mission to supply civilian workforce support to military work units in
Afghanistan. Developed statistical guidance for preparing civilians to staff future missions in war
zones. Led to client receiving recognition from the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Program
Support.

● Conducted large scale evaluation of a HUD five-week national training program​, resulting in a
demonstration of program success in improving timeliness and quality of work.

● Led four-year effort to report on and improve processes related to the assessment of the
success of human capital best practices​ within the Department of Defense. 

● Re-designed and re-engineered entire HR Line of Business for the Securities and Exchange Commission

● Conducted holistic organizational assessment for US Marshals, leading to strategic re-structuring​. 

● Led a year-long program assessment for a government-wide initiative designed to decentralize
the monitoring of strategic human capital practices​.

● Developed and analyzed surveys assessing labor-management relations practices​ across DoD's 800,000 employees and 1300 local bargaining units.

Director

University of Delaware

Led, designed, implemented, and analyzed multiple research studies resulting in comprehensive
recommendations reports for organizations. Additionally, leveraged research and organizational expertise to design and teach 8 university courses on advanced topics.

Selected Accomplishments:
● Led a research project examining employee creativity and performance at three organizations,
including a mortgage broker. This work involved conducting in-depth statistical analyses to link
employee attitudes and perceptions to performance evaluations and absenteeism data​.

● Evaluated the effectiveness of the R&D team format, involving collaborative knowledge management
technology, employed by a Fortune 500 chemical company​.

● Designed major research projects examining customer satisfaction with exhibits at a major
metropolitan zoo and a world-famous Aquarium. These projects entailed actively manipulating
aspects of the environment to determine how the changes would influence customer enjoyment​ of the leisure experience.

● Evaluated employee motivation and performance​ in a manufacturing and a social work
organization. Developed employee-attitude assessments and conducted statistical analyses of data.

● Developed an extensive, culture-focused interview protocol for employees at an organization that
manufactures “smells” for consumer products.

Organizational Researcher, Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant

As an Organizational Effectiveness, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Innovation Executive, I've dedicated over two decades to leading transformation in both public and private sectors through strategic management, organizational development, and innovative data analysis. At the heart of my approach is a blend of creativity, leadership, and project management skills, honed to perfection as a PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Key Achievements:

Developed competency models for over 30 occupations in a large government agency, creating a robust framework for talent development and performance management.

Led comprehensive proposal efforts for various consulting projects, playing pivotal roles from business development and capture to proposal writing and project management, showcasing versatility and a results-driven mindset.

My philosophy: "Use data to tell a story." I focus on integrating multiple evidence points, such as surveys and objective data, to craft compelling narratives and drive impactful decision-making. This approach has not only enabled comprehensive assessments but has also been instrumental in identifying powerful indicators for organizational growth and innovation.

Looking Ahead: 

My aspiration is to be a go-to resource for the seamless integration of AI tools, serving as a thought leader at the innovative forefront of consulting. I am deeply engaged in understanding and advocating for the "human touch in the age of AI", a critical emerging trend that balances technological advancement with human-centric approaches.

Let's Collaborate: 

I am eager to connect with like-minded professionals to exchange ideas, foster mutual learning, and collaborate on projects that challenge the status quo. Whether you are seeking an advisor, a motivation expert, or a public speaking resource on consulting and AI topics, I am open to a variety of opportunities that fuel innovation and creativity.

Project Manager / Senior Data Advisor

Red Oak Behavioral Health

Board Member

I work with teams who are experiencing burnout to help them move forward and create healthy, positive workplace culture.

I specialize in working with medical practices and organizations helping them create positive, healthy workplace culture so they can navigate the high demands of medicine and taking care of patients.  I have the unique background of understanding all aspects of medicine and feel this experience has given me insight into how to help team leads, physicians, PA's and NP's become 100% healthy in their leadership ability and multiply healthy leadership in their practices. 

I also work with various other organizations and individuals helping them achieve higher levels of leadership.  The antidote for burnout is self awareness, better relationships and continued professional development and growth.  At a team level, this looks like improved, communication, relationships and achieving goals they set out to achieve.  I develop professional development plans tailored specifically to each organization.  Topics have included Work Life Balance, Burnout and Improved Communication to name a few.  

I also work with companies doing 360 Reviews, quarterly assessments, annual reviews and planning to help them set goals at each stage.

Founder, BW Consulting Solutions 

GiANT Worldwide

Leadership Coach

Noom Inc.

Facilitated conversation in the fully remote group setting for Noom's Healthy Weight program.  Used motivational interviewing techniques, discussed behavior change, diet, exercise, mindset and other key components to help clients achieve their goals.  Worked as part of a virtual team helping clients toward their health and wellness goals.

Health Coach

Alliance Community Hospital

I worked in various Urgent Care facilities as well as Mount Union Health Center caring for patients with minor medical ailments.

Physician Assistant

CARDIOLOGY ONE, INC

I worked as part of a collaborative team helping cardiac patients with various cardiac conditions such as CAD, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, and various other disease processes.

Physician Assistant Certified

Robinson Memorial Hospital

Worked in an Emergency Room setting seeing patients alongside physicians.  Responsible for:
-Assessing patients from trauma levels to cardiac patients to urgent care patients 
-Interpreting x-rays and EKG's
-Ordering and interpreting lab results
-Patient education
-Splinting, suturing, and many other procedures in an Emergency Department setting
-Prescribing medications from the ER 
-Collaborating with Physicians and other clinical staff

Helping Medical Practices Reduce Turnover Costs | Burnout Prevention Expert | Message Me To Learn More About How to Retain Your Best People | Co-Host of the Leadership Pulse Podcast

Healthcare leaders in value-based care (VBC) face immense pressure—balancing patient outcomes, financial sustainability, and workforce well-being. The shift to VBC demands strong leadership, effective delegation, and a culture that prevents burnout—but too often, leaders aren’t given the tools to succeed.

That’s where I come in.

 As a leadership consultant, former clinician, and health coach, I help VBC organizations develop confident, strategic leaders at every level—from frontline managers to executives.
 My approach blends:
✔ Leadership Development – Strengthening decision-making, delegation, and strategic thinking
✔ Burnout Prevention – Equipping leaders with tools to foster resilience and team well-being
✔ Culture Transformation – Ensuring growth doesn’t come at the expense of people or values

Unlike traditional executive coaching firms, I focus on leadership at all levels—because sustainable success in VBC requires more than just strong executives; it demands empowered teams.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY:
“The GiANT program broke down the leadership pieces for me to help me grow my awareness of the situation I was dealing with from an Emotional Intelligence standpoint.  Becky Wolfe is one of the best coaches I have ever worked with.  She helped me address a number of issues I was dealing with: people-pleasing, getting unstuck, and questioning myself and helped me address these issues head-on.”  Brent Pohlman, CEO Midwest Labs

“Our partnership with GiANT has been remarkable for our company, for me, and especially when you look at our positive culture and the performance of our leadership team alone.  Along with the emphasis of self-awareness, this shared language has significantly enhanced our collaboration and problem-solving abilities. Our turnover has dropped precipitously, and physicians have grown and stepped up into leadership."  Brady Steineck, CEO Community Health Care

My Story is My Why
My background has led me to the purpose I have in helping VBC organizations.  As a practicing clinician, I saw the need to be creative and help patients as my cardiology patients wanted health and prevention instead of disease management.  I became a Health Coach as a result of that need and created a program to help my patients.  I fell in love with coaching and decided to start my business as an organizational leadership consultant in 2020 with the mission to help healthcare organizations drive better patient outcomes through development of healthy high functioning leaders.  

🚀 If your organization is navigating the complexities of VBC growth let’s connect.

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