Executive coach and organizational development consultant for
mission-driven leaders, teams, and organizations.

Meet Stephen Frenkel

INTEGRITY

SERVICE

GROWTH

INTEGRITY ・ SERVICE ・ GROWTH ・

I’ve been doing organizational development consulting for over 20 years. My journey is a winding one with deep and meaningful stops along the way, reflective of my values of Integrity, Service, and Growth, while balancing my own unique needs and passions.

While my undergraduate days at the University of Michigan were wonderful, I discovered a profound need for the mountains and adventure that weren’t met in Ann Arbor. So I moved to Taos, NM, to explore the mountains as a white-water river guide on the Rio Grande and a ski instructor at Taos Ski Valley. 

But after five years, other needs emerged - to grow, to give back, to take on some of life’s greater challenges.  So I returned to Boston, MA, to pursue a Master’s Degree in Dispute Resolution, hoping to help people and the world - I knew there had to be a better way to do things.  And the rest is a mix of planned and unplanned adventures in my life and career that have shaped who I am and what I bring.

Along the way, I’ve recognized my need to support mission-driven people and organizations, work with and for leaders I respect, and bring some fun and adventure to the stuffy workplace culture. Who said work has to be unenjoyable?!

what rafting and great leadership have in common

Along with some funny and unique anecdotes about my travels and experiences, I offer my expertise in the following areas:  

➢ Executive Coaching
➢ Team Effectiveness
➢ Conflict Resolution
➢ Collaborative Negotiation
➢ Leadership Development
➢ Change Management and Change Leadership
➢ Organizational Design

My Personal Mission

I’m driven to contribute positively to the world by unlocking your true potential. I do this by helping you connect with who you want to be, what you’re passionate about, where you’re going, and what might be getting in your way. With this clarity, together, we remove obstacles and enable you to pursue your dreams.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME

I have done the second-highest bungee jump in the world.

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I have completed the Bataan Memorial Death March.

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I serve as Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee for Hartford Youth Scholars.

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I’ve visited 5 continents and 20 countries (& counting!)

CERTIFICATIONS



RECOGNITION


Brandon Hall Silver Award Winner for Transformational Business Strategy

Brandon Hall Award Winner, Silver (Change Transformation)

Brandon Hall Gold Award Winner for Best leadership coaching

Brandon Hall Award Winner, Gold (Leadership Learning)


PUBLICATIONS


Communication 2.0: The Perils of Communicating Through Technology, Harvard Negotiation Law Review
The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Empowering Your Counterparts to Collaborate, Harvard Negotiation Law Review (now on MWI’s Negotiation Blog)
Power Differentials in Negotiation: Don’t Let ‘em Push You Around, Harvard Negotiation Law Review
Building a Collaborative Culture, Chief Learning Officer Magazine
CLO Negotiations: Part 2, Chief Learning Officer Magazine
▹ Investing in Strategy in a Weak Economy, Chief Learning Officer Magazine


Testimonial

Testimonial

What it's like working with Stephen Frenkel

“Stephen is excellent at building and maintaining client and consultant relationships, as well as facilitating interactive, thought-provoking, and engaging programs.”

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