SAM BUEMI

Better Leadership, Healthier Workplaces.

Sam Buemi works with leaders in manufacturing, healthcare, and education to close the gap between how organizations should function and how they actually do. With a PhD in psychology and 17 years of applied work, he delivers workshops and consulting that translate directly into changed behavior — not just better meetings.

His clients leave with tools they use the next day.

If something in your organization isn't working, let's figure out what.

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PhD · Research Psychology +

Doctorate in Research Psychology from Capella University, with a focus on applied workplace behavior and leadership effectiveness.

Certified Trainer +

Crucial Conversations certified trainer; delivers over 100 workshops annually to leadership teams across the region.

Personality Assessment Specialist +

Developer of the WorkPulse Big Five self-assessment and trained in multiple validated personality frameworks for workforce development.

Years in Practice

Books Published

Workshops Delivered

Sectors Served

Academic Partnership

Where Sam Teaches

Instructor · Psychology & Leadership

Northcentral Technical College

Sam has taught psychology and leadership at NTC for 17 years — bringing the same practitioner-focused, research-grounded approach from the consulting room into every classroom. His courses are built for working adults who need ideas they can use on Monday morning.

Introduction to Psychology Psychology of Human Resources Marriage & Family Developmental Psychology

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Recognition & Research

Published. Cited. Recognized.

Sam's research and teaching have been featured in leading academic and professional publications — and his work has been cited by researchers at institutions across the country.

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Faculty Focus

Teaching

A leading voice on effective college teaching and faculty development, read widely across higher education.

Chronicle of Higher Education

News

The industry publication of record for colleges and universities in the United States.

The Teaching Professor

Pedagogy

A monthly newsletter on evidence-based college teaching practice.

Innovation Abstracts

Research

Published by NISOD — the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development — on practical classroom innovation.

Community College Daily

News

The official news source of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

Proudly Served

Trusted by 50+ organizations across Central Wisconsin.