DeAngelo Burse is a social psychologist, college professor, and keynote speaker. He has a bachelor's in philosophy and religious studies and a Master's in Social Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, DeAngelo has certificates in Positive Psychology from both the University of Pennsylvania and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Through cognitive-behavioral coaching, Burse assists leaders in dealing with thoughts that lead to unhealthy behaviors.
DeAngelo is the founder and CEO of Breakroom Huddle, a corporate consulting firm that assists businesses in developing positive employee relationships. He believes that his life's purpose is to develop better people who treat people better. In his own words, “I help people reshape their identities and make more meaningful life connections to experience greater fulfillment in their work, relationships, and purpose.”
As a result, DeAngelo is committed to empowering and helping others develop their individual and social abilities. He enjoys speaking about subjects, such as social and emotional intelligence, identity and self-worth, human personality and character strengths, human motivation and performance, racial and cultural diversity, hidden biases, and other topics related to social influence and human interaction. His past speaking engagements include churches, high schools, colleges, social groups, and corporations.
As a motivational speaker, DeAngelo has a passion for helping people change the way they experience the world. Many will agree—Burse's entrepreneurial experiences, leadership training, philosophical background, and understanding of psychological concepts set him apart.
Burse has written for online publications like Medium, ResearchGate, and Thought Catalog. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and three children. DeAngelo enjoys spending time with his family, skeet shooting, working out, and watching NFL football in his spare time.
