Marilyn Carroll

Marilyn Carroll

Location: Dallas, TX, United States

Biography

Dr. Marilyn Carroll is an organizational transformation strategist, AI integration advisor, and executive coach who helps leaders navigate complex change with clarity, confidence, and cultural alignment. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Development & Leadership and brings more than two decades of experience across finance, banking, wealth management, higher education, and technology-enabled transformation. Her work blends systems thinking, business intelligence, and human-centered leadership development.

Marilyn partners with senior leaders and new executives during moments of disruption—AI adoption, restructuring, cultural evolution, and shifting performance expectations. Her coaching strengthens emotional intelligence, executive presence, strategic communication, and decision-making under pressure. Leaders describe her style as supportive, direct, insightful, and grounded in evidence-based assessment.

She is the creator of CultureVybe™, a values and work-style alignment methodology that helps leaders understand how personal values and cultural background interact with organizational expectations—critical in today’s AI-enabled workplace. Marilyn integrates tools such as Hogan, Leadership Profile Inventory, Enneagram, Gallup StrengthsFinder, and MBTI to deepen self-awareness and accelerate growth.

As founder of Carroll Beck, LLC, she advises organizations through large-scale transformation, culture shifts, and leadership transitions. A respected author and best-selling writer, she also shares practical insights through her Ask Dr. Marilyn™ column and as co-host of Two Doctors & A Twist.

Marilyn volunteers with The Elevate Project and United Way Women in Leadership, reflecting her commitment to community impact and leadership development.

Niche Areas of Expertise

  • C-Suite
  • Career Development
  • Change Management
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Executive Presence
  • Leaders in Transition
  • Organizational Development

Industry Experience

  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Nonprofit
  • Professional Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Georgia State University - BA, Business Administration and Management
  • Samford University - BS, Accounting and Business Management
  • Capella University - MEd, Adult Continuing Education & Teaching
  • University of Phoenix - MBA, Business Management
  • Capella University - PhD, Leadership, Organization, and Management

Certifications

  • CEC
  • Coach U
  • Center for Creative Leadership
  • Birkman Method
  • 360 Interview
  • DiSC

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