Origins

The QDOT story begins with a vision to revolutionize the way organizations understand and optimize their workforce dynamics. Founded in 2007 by a team of passionate professionals with backgrounds in psychology, business, and technology, QDOT emerged as a pioneer in the field of behavioral science and talent management.

Inspired by the belief that every individual has unique strengths and potential, QDOT embarked on a journey to develop innovative assessment solutions that empower organizations to unlock the full potential of their people.

Through cutting-edge research, data-driven insights, and a commitment to excellence, QDOT has transformed the landscape of talent management, helping businesses worldwide thrive in today’s digital age. The QDOT story continues to unfold, shaping the future of work, one assessment at a time.

Chief Leadership Officer

Rico Peña has over 25 years of experience working with individuals, businesses, and Fortune 500 companies around the world. He is dynamic bilingual consultant, facilitator, author, and business development specialist. He works with executives to define, hire, train, and develop high-performing teams and high-net-worth business models.

Rico combines innovative business strategies with Dynamic Behavioral Science which helps guide companies in achieving productive and profitable growth.

A former Marine and a bestselling author for his first book, “The Client Nation Their Perception, Their Profits”, Rico has trained, facilitated, and presented on 6 continents and to over 100,000 people in the last 23 years.

Mission Control

Meet our crew of experts, hands-on trainers, coaches, with well over 35+ years of experience, here to serve your best interests.

Dr. Edwin Cordero

C-Suite Leadership Development Strategist
Dr. Edwin Cordero, a seasoned leader with 30 years of experience in chiropractic and business, has left a lasting impact across academia, private practice, and corporate leadership roles. As former President and CEO of Sherman College of Chiropractic, he spearheaded remarkable growth, doubling student enrollment and overseeing a $22 million campus expansion.
Dr. Krystal Conner

Executive Women Leadership Strategist
Krystal Conner is a Certified Life Coach dedicated to empowering women to excel in their careers while maintaining balance and fulfillment in their personal lives. Dr. Conner helps leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and athletes define their version of success and achieve it authentically.
Dr. Felicia Phillips

Master Business Strategist
Dr. Felicia Phillips is a Master Business Strategist and CEO of PPICW Incorporated headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. She specializes in program development, supplier diversity training, supplier succession planning, as well as go-to-market strategies for corporations.
Juan Kingsbury

Executive Talent Strategist
Juan Kingsbury is an executive Talent Strategist who believes workplace biases are the untapped opportunity for growth. He works closely with teams to understand and improve company culture to promote sustainability and growth.
Jeff Banman

Behavioral Specialist
Jeff Banman is a renowned Behavioral Specialist with a steadfast commitment to unraveling the intricacies of human behavior in high-stress situations. Throughout his career in the Fire Service, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, the Central Intelligence Agency, and elite business sectors, Jeff has pioneered the art of leveraging human potential to achieve unparalleled results.