IIn 2008 Edd Conboy became a staff therapist at the Council for Relationship working with individuals and couples experiencing the impact of trauma, anxiety and depression to regain a healthy perspective and sustain joy in their lives.Also ten years ago Edd began working at Broad Street Ministry – becoming the Director of Social Services in 2013, and later as Chief Program Officer. While in these roles Edd was instrumental in developing BSM’s radical hospitality approach to offering vital services to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurities. This approach has been called a best in class model by many in the field including Peter Block, the noted Organizational Development expert, and author of such books as Flawless Consulting, and Community, the Structure of Belonging.Prior to his work in Philadelphia Edd consulted with and coached leaders from a wide range of organizations – hi-tech companies in Silicon Valley, international law firms, non-profit organizations, federal agencies and philanthropic foundations. He has worked on individual coaching engagements, and designed and implemented leadership development programs, emotional intelligence training, and custom designed, continuous improvement learning circles.In addition to developing his counseling and consulting practices, Edd worked in the performance psychology field helping elite athletes and their coaches prepare for major competitions. These athletes included world champion professionals, Olympians, All-American collegiate athletes, as well as younger competitors in a wide variety of athletic settings. Edd did his undergraduate studies in Philosophy at Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland and completed his graduate work in Counseling Psychology and Family Therapy at San Francisco State University. He also did a year of post-master’s studies in Systemic Family Therapy at the California School of Professional Psychology in Berkeley, California.