Brighde Dougherty is a Somatic Coach, entrepreneur, and lifelong student of the mind-body connection. With a masters degree in Leadership and over two decades of credentialed experience in coaching, education, and somatic healing, she helps individuals and teams move from stress and disconnection into clarity, balance, and empowered flow.

Her work bridges performance and presence — combining nervous system education, somatic awareness, and experiential learning to cultivate resilience, emotional regulation, and authentic leadership. Through her company, Flow Leadership Academy, Brighde has partnered with students and faculty at more than 200 colleges and organizations ranging from the Girl Scouts to Google, helping people reconnect to their innate wisdom and capacity to thrive.

Before earning extensive certifications and training in somatics, Brighde spent nearly twenty years as a collegiate lacrosse coach and program builder, using sport as a platform for self-discovery and empowerment. Her background in movement, outdoor education, and experiential learning continues to shape her integrative approach — drawing from practices like yoga, reiki, and breathwork to restore alignment and flow.

Raised in a big, blended family on the Jersey Shore, Brighde learned early about the power of connection, communication, and adaptability. She’s an avid surfer and passionate advocate for outdoor education, believing that nature and movement are two of our greatest teachers.

As a trained mind-body-energy practitioner, Brighde integrates this work through physiological approaches and is fully insured. She is not, and does not hold herself out as, a licensed mental health care provider.