About the Institute
We are dedicated to bringing more real confidence to the world and use brain science as the basis for what & how we teach.
Our Story
Turning crisis into confidence, ACI was the happy ending of Alyssa Dver's experience dealing with her son's neurological condition called Dystonia. Seeking cross-disciplinary solutions, Alyssa not only found ways to help her son, but discovered the science and secrets that enable anyone to have real confidence.
Since 2015, American Confidence Institute (ACI) has offered ICF and SHRM accredited eclasses, live-led workshops, facilitated team programs and coaching certification programs.
Recognized as THE confidence experts, the ACI team has trained over 350,000 individuals and certified 400+ coaches from around the world.
Alyssa Dver, CEO
Confidence Crusader. Neuro Nerd. Success Equalizer.Â
- Founder & Chair, ERG Leadership Alliance
- 8-time author and 2-time TEDx speaker
- Trained/coached 350,000+ individuals
- Real Confidence podcast host
- IT Cosmetics Confidence Educator & L’Oréal spokesperson
- Stevie Award for Thought Leadership
- Top 10 Pioneering Women Leaders in Business, 2024
- Advisor to MIT & Wharton Innovation Centers
- Former Chief Marketing Officer for tech & HR companies
Meet the ACI Team
Alyssa Dver
Chief Confidence Officer
Dr. Wade McNair
Organizational Psychologist
Dr. Jeanette Winters
Chief Coaching Officer
Maureen Cidzik
Chief Marketing Officer
Kathryn Morrow-Norris
Director of Partnerships
Jan Paterson
PR & Media Relations
Christy Andrews
Events Manager
Mallory Rinker
Social Media
Jody Kennett
Client Care & Confidence
Pam Micznik
Instructional Design
Elior Moscowitz
Research Analyst
Zak Weinstein
Research Analyst
