MOTIVE AND MOVEMENT

As a human movement specialist with over 20 years of experience in the medical, research, and coaching fields, Dr. Rich Tenney brings a grounded and practical approach to helping people perform at their best. His work centers on how individuals show up physically, mentally, and in the way they connect with others, especially in moments that matter most.

He is currently serving as a practicing physical therapist, Sports Performance Director, and healthcare consultant, working alongside professionals who are responsible not only for outcomes, but for the experience they create for the people they serve. As an internationally published researcher and author, his focus is simple: helping people translate what matters most into how they show up every day.

Engaging, story-driven, and immediately applicable. Dr. Rich Tenney creates an environment where people feel seen, challenged, and equipped with tools they can use right away.

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Motive and Movement

Motivation is often misunderstood as a feeling. In reality, it is something that can be built and applied.

Motive is the why. It is the reason behind action.

Movement is the how. It is how people show up, respond, and perform.

When people understand their motive and know how to move with intention, they create meaningful performance and experiences that others can feel.

Application in Healthcare and Sales

This work is especially relevant in environments where professionals are building relationships around care and trust.

Dr. Rich Tenney helps teams connect more effectively with providers by understanding the level of care and intention providers have for their patients, and by learning how to communicate and represent the experience those patients will have. This creates a more natural, authentic connection between professionals and the people they serve.

At a broader level, this approach supports providers and organizations in recognizing the importance of the patient experience, not just in outcomes, but in how care is delivered and received.

What This Supports

• Building trust and connection with medical providers

• Communicating the value of patient-centered experiences

• Turning purpose into clear, consistent action

• Creating meaningful, people-centered interactions

• Stronger connection with providers and clients

• Increased confidence in meaningful conversations

• Clear alignment between purpose and communication

• Greater impact through authentic, people-centered experiences

Dr. RicH TenneY

MOTIVE AND MOVEMENT