Brian Goldman, Consultant at Amaechi Performance, holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. 

An experienced speaker and trainer, he has lectured on youth and diversity issues at high schools and national psychology and educational forums. 

Previously, Brian was the Program Director at The Trevor Project (TTP), a suicide-prevention telephone helpline for gay and lesbian youth, for which he trained more than 80 volunteers to become suicide prevention counselors. Brian is a skilled trainer and public speaker, and used his talent to motivate and encourage individuals to become helpline counselors. Brian also directly supervised the Los Angeles TTP call center and helped establish the first New York TTP call center. Brian started at TTP as a volunteer Helpline Counselor. Shortly after volunteering at the call center, Brian was promoted as the Los Angeles Call Center Manager and as a Co-Chair of the TTP training committee before his promotion to Program Director. 

Brian also worked as a Children's Therapist and Wraparound Family Facilitator for Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services in Los Angeles, where h
e counseled children and their families in a clinical atmosphere.  Vista Del Mar is a residential facility for emotionally disturbed adolecents.
 
Brian understands firsthand what it means to overcome challenges and diversity.  He uses the experiences he has overcome in his life to motivate and encourage people to aspire to be the best that they can be. 
 
Brian Goldman
Consultant

I had the opportunity to observe Brian Goldman as a workshop presenter and leader. The first time he was presenting to a youth group, the next a group of adult professionals. The initial thing that I witnessed was that Brian was completely comfortable in either setting. The next was that he had command of the room. It was clear that he quickly made each participant feel comfortable and confident in his knowledge and experience. Through Brian's training the participants went on to achieve success in their roles.
Samuel Borelli, Board of Directors, The Trevor Project.

I recently participated in a training led by Brian Goldman; he’s a terrific speaker. Mr. Goldman is organized and focused while effectively attending to the needs of participants. His presentations were thoughtful, clear, and skillfully executed. Mr. Goldman brings a high level of expectation to his trainees but always does so with an affable and personable nature. I felt completely supported throughout the training, which served to help me learn the material that much more easily.
Ned J Lustbader, independent healthcare consultant

i’ve had the distinct pleasure to attend a workshop facilitated by Brian Goldman.  I can say that Brian’s public speaking skills are quite superior.  He’s articulate, has the ability to engage his audience, presents didactic information in an interesting way, provides plenty of opportunity for discussion, and keeps the training curriculum on track and on time; all while conveying a sense of humor.  I heartily recommend Mr. Goldman as a training facilitator.
Charles Robbins, Executive Director, The Trevor Project