Dr. John Townsend

Dr. John Townsend is a business consultant, leadership coach, and psychologist. He has written or co-authored over 30 books, selling more than 10 million copies, including the New York Times best-selling "Boundaries" series. He is also a co-host of the nationally syndicated talk show "New Life Live" and the founder of the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling and the Townsend Leadership Program. Townsend holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from North Carolina State University, a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a PhD in clinical psychology from Biola University. He resides in Newport Beach, California, with his wife, Barbi, and their two sons. He is also an active board member of Mustard Seed Ranch, a residential program for abused children, and enjoys playing in a band with his sons.