Professional Bio

Yon Na, PhD, is an organizational psychologist and consultant who helps leaders & teams create inclusive cultures and accelerate performance by applying organizational psychology principles.

Throughout her career, Yon has led Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Development efforts in Fortune 500 and high-growth companies, including Warner Bros., The New York Times, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and Nordstrom. She partners with her clients by leveraging research and assessments to design customized solutions. 

Her research centers on the intersection of identity, culture, and leadership. She shares her peer-reviewed research on Asian women in leadership at conferences, companies, and colleges.

Yon is also the founder of Radiance Leadership LLC, an organization dedicated to creating healthy and inclusive work environments. She developed the Radiance Leadership Development Program, which combines her research, organizational psychology, and experience leading in Fortune 500 companies.

Yon holds a doctorate in Organizational Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. She received her Master’s in Applied Psychology and a BA in Business Administration from Golden Gate University. Yon is an ICF-Credentialed and Board Certified Executive Coach.

Yon is a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Society of Consulting Psychology, Society for the Psychology of Women, and the International Coaching Federation. She is certified in the Hogan Assessment, Korn Ferry’s Emotional and Social Competency (360) Inventory, Leadership Styles Assessment, and Organizational Climate Survey, and the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI).

Personal Meaning

Why I do this work. 

Early in my career, I used to believe that success meant having a well-paying job. During that time, I was living in New York City and earning a lucrative salary in advertising sales.

On Sunday afternoons, I’d sit in my Brooklyn loft, gazing into the distance at the Twin Towers. Despite the financial success I’d earned I felt there was something missing in my life.

When the Towers fell during the September 11th terrorist attacks, I had a life-changing realization. That tragedy reinforced the idea that life is unpredictable and short, resulting in prompting me to re-evaluate how I wanted to exist in the world. 

The answers became clear. I left the advertising world and pursued graduate education to better understand organizational culture, teams, and leadership so I could add value to companies and people in a meaningful way.

For the past twenty years, I have devoted my life to helping leaders and teams do their best work. I firmly believe that no matter the challenge, we can find a path to success.

Please schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss how I can assist you.

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