Paula Thompson

Paula Thompson is an experienced career growth specialist and educator with a diverse background in coaching, teaching, and leadership development. Currently serving as a Premier Fellow at BetterUp, Paula specializes in coaching high performers, especially early and mid-career professionals and those undergoing career transitions. Paula holds roles as an Adjunct Faculty at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology, where instruction includes organizational leadership, and also offers personalized coaching and online courses through Academic Impressions. At the University College at University of Denver, Paula teaches a course for leaders in healthcare and retail while conducting individual coaching sessions. Previous positions include leadership roles at the University of Southern California, Duke University, the American College of Cardiology, and the Society for Women's Health Research. Educational qualifications include a Doctorate in Organization Change from Pepperdine University, a Master's in Public Health from UCLA, and a Bachelor's in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis.