About

Linda Roszak Burton, ACC, BBC, BS, is the Founder and Managing Partner of DRW, Inc., a leadership development, executive coaching, and organization design firm. Her coaching methodologies are informed by research and evidence-based practices in positive psychology, positive OD, and neuroscience.

As a leadership and team coach, Linda is passionate about working with individuals and diverse teams to resolve conflicts, build consensus, and foster an environment of collaboration and accountability. Some of DRW’s clients include The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the University of Maryland Medical System, the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Specialty outpatient services, and the senior living industry. Her well-being and strength-based coaching methodologies are informed by cutting-edge research and evidence-based practices in neuroscience, positive psychology, and gratitude, ensuring her work remains at the forefront of professional development and serves mission- and purpose-driven cultures.

As a researcher, she supports initiatives related to leadership development, employee engagement, and building a healthy, positive work environment. Her 2019 Gratitude Intervention Study resulted in statistically significant improvements (p<0.001) in employee engagement and meaningfulness of work. She is currently conducting research with CQ University in Queensland, Australia and Angelia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England. See publication: Gratitude interventions to improve wellbeing and resilience of graduate nurses transitioning to practice: A scoping review

Linda is a credentialed executive coach through the International Coach Federation, a certified Brain-Based Coach through the NeuroLeadership Institute, a certified Positive Psychology-Based Health and Well-Being Coach through the College of Executive Coaching, a Mental Fitness Coach, and a member of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School Affiliate. Linda is currently preparing for the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWBC ) Board exam and certification. She holds a B.S. in Health Education from Virginia Tech and has completed coursework pursuing an M.S. in Conflict Management at the University of Baltimore. She is also certified in several assessment instruments to support client awareness, insight, and goal-clarification: Everything DiSC®, Conflict Dynamics Profile® (CDP), Retirement Success Profile™ and LifeOptions Profile™. She has completed coursework pursuing an M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Management at the University of Baltimore and holds a B.S. in Health Education from Virginia Tech.

In addition, she has provided pro bono consulting services to many organizations, including Grassroots, the Caroline Center, and the Johns Hopkins Women in Academic Medicine Colloquium. She also mentors students and adults in career development and transition.

She is currently serving on The Cool Kids Campaign Advisory Board. Formerly, Linda served as a board member for the Maryland Governor’s Wellmobile, Acts Retirement, Integrace, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and Chair of the Board for the Howard County Chamber of Commerce. She is a past President of the Executive Alliance

Linda is an Affiliate Member of IOC at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, and the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI). She is also a member of the Global International Coach Federation (ICF) and the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA).

“Thank you for your leadership. Please know you are making a difference with this group of nurses! We walk out of the board room recharged, brimming with gratitude and smiles.  As their leader, I am seeing changes in how they approach situations and focus on gratitude.  It warms my heart. ” Trisha Jungels, MS, BAN, RN JRMC Chief Nursing Officer

Linda also serves as a Principal Consultant with Accordant Philanthropy. Accordant supports the advancement of healthcare philanthropy, community health impact initiatives and healthcare governance. With her research and evidence-based applications of positive psychology, contemporary neuroscience, gratitude and healthy work environments, Linda coaches healthcare leaders and their teams to achieve optimal organizations with progressive leadership.