Leadership BIography
Committed to Your Betterment
Do you want your organization to achieve higher levels of success?
Do you want to be able to better communicate your pitch, your message, or your ideas in the workplace?
Do you want to reach an optimal level of team collaboration, cohesion, and effectiveness?
Do you want to integrate faith and excellence into your leadership approach to life?
Lets Do It.
Bernard Height, commonly known as BW, is a Certified John Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Communication Coach, Corporate Trainer, and Motivationprenuer that hails from Los Angeles, CA, and now resides in Washington DC area. He has experienced leadership in a range of capacities while serving as a Corporate Business Development Director, Commissioned Minister, US Army Reserve Military Chaplain, Volunteer Fire Fighter, Saxophonist, Evangelist, and Family man. He has worked in Corporate America for over 15 years, leading teams in complex sales endeavors in federal contracting bidding on multimillion dollar federal contracts. Furthermore, he is a part of BW Group Corporation an organization focused on leadership development.
This diverse experience is a value add to clients who need real world approaches to leadership in complex, high stress, and high stakes environments. Additionally, he is versed in John Maxwell's collection of proven leadership methodologies and is committed to be a forever student in leadership development. Moreover, BW is convinced that above all biblical principles are the essence of tapping into success through centering on a divinely informed faith approach. These solutions work in a multitude of environments and could be the secret element in achieving results in your organization.
Clients are able to explore tailored leadership development to tackle complex objectives and explore new ideas to take themselves and their organizations to new levels. Servant Leadership is vital to all organizational and personal success.
Lets hear your organization's objective, understand the challenge, learn the skillsets of the team, and customize a firm trajectory to realize success with Servant Leadership at the core.
Bernard Height has the below listed academic and extracurricular credentials listed below:
Born Again Christian Believer and Forever Student of Gods Word (Bible)
Liberty University- Masters of Divinity in Christian Leadership
Harvard University- Masters ALM in Finance
University of Pennsylvania Wharton- Post Baccalaureate in Finance & Accounting,
Tuskegee University- Bachelors of Science - Sales of Marketing
Tuskegee University- Bachelors of Science - Finance
George Washington University- Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Certified John Maxwell Leadership Speaker/Coach
Toastmasters- (Past President/Area Governor)
Ordained Minister- International Ministerial Fellowship
He attests that all credit for any accolades, degrees, accomplishments can be attributed to God alone who enabled him to navigate through it for Gods glory. He has a love for the Lord and a love for people. Excited to engage with people from all walks of life and strives to inspire others to win at life leaning on God each step of the way. Lets win as leaders and be better people along the journey.
TestimonialS
THE FUTURE OF FINANCE & TRADE IN AFRICA (HOST)
"Bernard Height’s moderation at "The Future of Finance and Trade in Africa" event was pivotal in creating an engaging and memorable experience. From the outset, Bernard radiated energy and enthusiasm, welcoming over 400 participants from 20 countries with insightful remarks that grounded the day’s discussions. His warm presence and ability to connect with the audience helped set a purposeful tone, encouraging attendees to actively participate and share their insights.
Throughout the day, Bernard demonstrated exceptional skill in guiding discussions among 60 speakers across various panels, seamlessly weaving together complex topics while maintaining audience interest. His thought-provoking questions sparked dynamic exchanges and encouraged contributions from both speakers and participants. In moments of technical difficulty, Bernard’s quick thinking transformed potential disruptions into opportunities for humor and learning, showcasing his adaptability and poise as a moderator.
As the event transitioned into the gala, Bernard’s charisma remained infectious, rallying attendees to foster connections and celebrate the day’s accomplishments. His concluding remarks encapsulated the essence of collaboration and forward-thinking in finance and trade across Africa, leaving a lasting impression on all involved. Bernard Height’s dynamic moderation not only made the event memorable but also highlighted the potential for growth and unity in shaping Africa’s financial landscape."
Kafuti Talahumbu,
George Washington University
"On July 7, 2025, I attended The BPIA Colin Powell Leadership
Institute keynote presentation virtually. Bernard Height, Executive Leadership
Coach for BW Group Corp, was an exceptional speaker. His
storytelling, filled with passion and conviction, left a lasting
impression. Another listener aptly described him as “A WIZARD OF
INSPIRATION!” I am incredibly proud of my son as he pursues his
passion as an Inspirational Executive Leadership Coach."
Vickie Mabry-Height, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P
"Bernard is a phenomenal coach and such a steady presence. His style is rooted in Christian values, and you can feel it in the way he holds space- with grace, wisdom, and so much care. Every session with him feels like a reset. He brings clarity, calm, and truth in a way that's always grounded..."
Selina, Chicago Area
"Coaching helped me understand my values, strengths, and blind spots, allowing me to make more intentional choices in both life and work. Feedback and practice during coaching sessions have made me more articulate and assertive in when it comes to how to communicate with people and how to communicate professionally and effectively. Coaching helped me develop emotional intelligence, active listening, and conflict resolution. I really enjoyed coaching by coach Bernard. " BHEKIFA MTHEMBU, Legal Student