EXPERT ON:
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Team Building & Collaboration
◉ Goal Setting & Achievement
◉ Entrepreneurship & Innovation
◉ Legacy & Calling
EXPERIENCE:
◉ Founder and Chief Regenerative Design Officer of The Leadership Guide and creator of the award-winning categories Sageship Cultivation and Legendary Leadership, drawing on thousands of published articles, TV hosting, podcasting, and high-impact coaching to help business leaders and world changers transcend outdated leadership models and attain Sageship.
◉ Deeply credentialed psychophysiological practitioner and performance strategist with an extensive multidisciplinary background—holding doctorates in Functional Medicine, Holistic Medicine, and Advanced Studies in Psychology (h.c.), along with certifications in neuroscience, behavior analysis, neurocardiology, nervous-system training, metabolic health, movement, breathwork, nutrition, change psychology, and elite performance coaching.
◉ Recognized thought leader and top-ranked digital creator, consistently achieving #1 status on Typeshare and Vocal Media, selected 18 times for Forbes Coaches Council expert panels, and frequently consulted on the future of business coaching—all while advancing ongoing research that integrates psychophysiological data with transformative leadership development.
Cody Dakota Wooten, D.F.M., D.H.M., D.A.S. (h.c.) is the Chief Regenerative Design Officer and Founder of The Leadership Guide and Change The World Fitness Apparel, as well as the category creator behind the multi–award-winning frameworks Sageship Cultivation and Legendary Leadership. A pioneering force in next-generation leadership development, Cody helps business leaders, entrepreneurs, and world changers transcend today’s broken leadership models to pursue something far more powerful: Sageship, the highest expression of human leadership potential.
A Sageship Coach, producer, TV show host, podcaster, speaker, and 1,000+ day digital writing streak leader, Cody has become a respected voice at the intersection of leadership, psychophysiology, and human performance. His work blends advanced science with ancient wisdom to help individuals achieve deep transformation—mentally, emotionally, physically, and professionally.
To understand human beings at the most foundational level, Cody has completed an extensive range of certifications across psychophysiology, behavior, nervous system science, nutrition, high performance, and holistic well-being, including:
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Doctor of Functional Medicine
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Doctor of Holistic Medicine
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Doctor of Advanced Studies in Psychology (honoris causa)
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Certified Behavior Analysis Consultant
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Certified Performance Neuroscience Coach and Trainer
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Certified Professional Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Trainer
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Certified HeartMath Coach and Mentor (Neurocardiology)
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VibroAcoustic Therapy Practitioner
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Certified Nervous System Fitness Coach
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Sleep, Stress Management, & Recovery Coach
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Specialist in Change Psychology
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Precision Nutrition Master Coach (Neurogastroenterology)
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Specialist in Nutrition for Metabolic Health & Athletes
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Root Cause Protocol Consultant
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Advanced Oxygen Advantage Coach
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Level 3 Certified Heroic Performance Coach
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MovNat Level 2 Trainer
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NASM Certified Personal Trainer
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Original Strength Coach & Pro
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Human Parasitology Expert
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Animal Flow Level 1 Instructor
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Certified Rapid Growth & Rapid Results Business Coach
Cody’s thought leadership has earned widespread recognition. His published articles have ranked him:
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#1 Creator on Typeshare (Streak & Signal)
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#1 Creator on Vocal Media (Journal & Psyche)
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#1 Expert multiple times on the Advisory Board for The Future of Business Coaching
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A former invite-only member of the Forbes Coaches Council, selected 18 times for expert panels
As Founder of Navigating Sageship, Cody continues to integrate cutting-edge psychophysiological research into his coaching and leadership systems. His work targets and transforms the root causes limiting human potential, utilizing data-driven methodologies, trauma-aware modalities, and personalized coaching frameworks to help clients reclaim their health, purpose, and peak performance capacity.
Disclaimer: Cody is not a medical doctor and does not treat, diagnose medical conditions, or prescribe medication. His work focuses on prevention, root-cause resolution, and integrated coaching, often in collaboration with clients’ existing healthcare providers.
Grounded in science and driven by a mission to elevate human flourishing, Cody Dakota Wooten empowers individuals and organizations to pursue their greatest potential on the path to Sageship—leadership at its highest, most fully realized form.


