Dr Jerry D. Smith Jr.

Jerry D. Smith Jr., PsyD, is a U.S.-educated licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, executive coach, psychological consultant, and author whose work examines the human realities beneath leadership, conflict, decision-making, power, and responsibility. Drawing on experience across clinical, forensic, organizational, and consulting settings, he writes for readers seeking psychological depth, practical clarity, and a more honest understanding of how people and systems actually function under pressure.

Dr. Smith is the founder of Breakthrough Psychological Solutions PLLC and Confidential Executive. In recent years, his work has increasingly focused on the psychology and ethics of wealth, stewardship, family systems, influence, and legacy, including advisory work with high-performing leaders and ultra-high-net-worth clients. His writing brings together moral seriousness, behavioral insight, and applied wisdom for readers navigating complex personal and professional worlds.

He lives in Okinawa, Japan.