Merry C Lin, PhD, CPsych (she/her)
Executive Director

Hi, I’m Dr. Lin! I’m a clinical psychologist, author, and podcaster with over 30 years of professional experience.

I know the word “eclectic” has been overused in people’s bios but it really does capture what I do! Over the years, I have managed to cobble together an unusual blend of experiences: from the clinical to the corporate; from one-on-one coaching to speaking broadly to a large audience; from working locally to consulting internationally.

I think it’s because I’m a lifelong learner who will never stop my own efforts at personal growth. And I’m big time passionate about people!! I get so fired up that I can’t help but want to keep doing all that I do!

I love to build up the incredible team I’m privileged to work with, and I’m all about advocating for those who have ever felt misunderstood, unaccepted or somehow marginalized.

I experience so much joy when I can help others grow in their self-insight, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. And as I always say, I’m all about helping others accept their “weird”—what makes them unique and wonderful and so vital to inhabiting their own space in this world.

Because insight is the start of our journey, I offer psycho-educational and diagnostic assessments to identify neurodiversity, such as giftedness, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health issues. Beyond that, I love to celebrate and advocate for those who are neurodiverse and see life differently.

I also provide leadership and team assessments and coaching, all focused on helping the leader and the team be their very best. I believe that an intentional focus on self-leadership is key to effective leadership and healthy teams, which translates to emotionally safe corporate cultures and ultimately, to successful organizations.

I’m passionate about sharing what I’m learning with others, and am a regular speaker and guest on several media and TV outlets, including my podcast The Fully Lived Life, which I co-host with my dear friend, Coach Gillian. Together, we talk about life and purpose in real and meaningful ways.

I’m also the author of "Rebecoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your God-Given Essential Self" and "The Fully Lived Life: Rescuing Our Souls from All that Holds Us Back” which both reflect my passion for helping people live with authenticity, freedom, and deep purpose.

I’ve been married to the same wonderful hubby since I was 22 years old, and together, we have two amazing adult kids who have been the best gifts to us. I’m a foodie and there isn’t anything I won’t try! I also love exploring as many parts of the world as I can and meeting people from all sorts of cultures and backgrounds.