Dr. Bernadette Atanga is a physician, leadership coach, and author of Beneath the Armor, a powerful book exploring how emotional suppression in men impacts families, workplaces, and society.

With over 30 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, she helps men and leaders embrace emotional resilience, self-awareness, and authentic connection.

Through her L.E.A.D. framework and global coaching work, Dr. Atanga empowers organizations with tools for emotional mastery, stress management, and empathetic leadership. Fluent in five languages and shaped by life in the U.S., Italy, Britain, and Cameroon, she brings cultural depth and perspective to every conversation.

As founder of the Atanga Peace Project, she launched educational and leadership programs in Cameroon, including a radio series that reached audiences across Central Africa. Her work champions mental health, emotional intelligence, and the dismantling of harmful cultural norms.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. Atanga has shared stages with Broadway star Justin Guarini and business coach Kim Walsh Phillips. Through her programs, workshops, and virtual trainings, she continues to shift the global conversation around leadership, masculinity, and emotional well-being.

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