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.
- International Book Award-winning, 7-time author
- 2-time TEDx & a "Boston's Best" speaker
- Achievement in Thought Leadership STEVIE® award
- IT Cosmetics & American Distilling Inst. Confidence Educator
- Thrive Global contributor
- MIT & Wharton Innovation Advisor
- ERG Leadership Alliance Founder & Chair

Our Clients Include:
Technology & Innovation
Academic
HR & Leadership
Financial Services
Healthcare
Event Planning & Management
Retail & Hospitality
Groups & Associations
Meet the ACI Team

Alyssa Dver
Chief Confidence Officer

Dr. Wade McNair
Organizational Psychologist

Jeanette Winters
Chief Coaching Officer

Maureen Cidzik
Chief Marketing Officer

Jody Kennett
Client Care & Confidence

Christy Andrews
Events Manager

Mallory Rinker
Social Media

Pam Micznik
Instructional Design

Jan Paterson
PR & Media Relations

Sydney Mackey
Research Analyst

Elior Moscowitz
Research Analyst

Andrew Ziff
Research Analyst