San Francisco-based Executive Coach | Author | Speaker

Joel Garfinkle

Recognized as One of the Best Executive Coaches

  • Top 15 Executive Coach in the World.
  • Master Certified Coach – Only 2% of the 30,000 coaches worldwide hold the highest accreditation from the International Coach Federation.
  • Operating from the Bay Area, Joel offers San Francisco executive coaching locally and virtually to leaders around the world.

Top 15 Executive Coach in the World.

Master Certified Coach – Only 2% of the 30,000 coaches worldwide hold the highest accreditation from the International Coach Federation.

Operating from the Bay Area, Joel offers San Francisco executive coaching locally and virtually to leaders around the world.

Executive Coaching Experience

Years of Executive Coaching
Number of Leaders Coached
Total Coaching Hours

Top Companies Worldwide That Have Hired Joel Garfinkle as an Executive Coach

From its roots in San Francisco, Garfinkle Executive Coaching has expanded its reach globally, serving leaders from organizations across the world. Whether you’re in the Bay Area or beyond, Joel’s executive coaching services has helped executives from some of the world’s most respected organizations, including:

Global Executive Coaching, Based in San Francisco

Geographic location doesn’t matter—Garfinkle Executive Coaching has coached clients in over 25 countries. Our executive coaching services are delivered primarily via video conferencing and email support, ensuring global accessibility and convenience. Clients from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa, China, Australia, South America, and North America have benefited from our world-class coaching.

While our virtual coaching approach is highly effective and popular, we also conduct in-person sessions for clients who prefer face-to-face interactions, particularly those seeking top-tier San Francisco executive coaching and executive coaching in the Bay Area.

Joel’s coaching Empowers leaders To

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I selected Joel as my executive coach for the UC Berkeley Executive Leadership Program. Joel’s thoughtful, probing questions helped me gain a fresh perspective on my challenges and develop a clear, actionable plan. I highly recommend Joel to anyone seeking a professional coach.

Scott Ramsay – WW Director Data center Care Services

Joel is a Featured Expert in Prestigious National News Outlets

Joel, known for his San Francisco executive coaching, has appeared in ABC News, Harvard Business Review, CNN, NPR, BBC, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek, CBS Money Watch, New York Post, BusinessWeek, Fast Company, The Economist, Fox Business, Inc.

Published Author and Thought Leader

Author of 11 Leadership Books

Written 700+ Articles on Leadership

Featured in The Art and Practice of Leadership Coaching

Published in Leader to Leader, the award-winning journal of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation

Contributed to PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Exam Guide

Bestselling Author and Leadership Expert

Author of 11 Leadership Books

Professional Speaker and Corporate Trainer

years as a keynote speaker and corporate trainer
speeches and workshops delivered

Companies, organizations, associations, and conferences worldwide have hired Joel as a speaker, including industry leaders in technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, retail, consumer goods, hospitality, media, and entertainment.

Joel delivers engaging, results-driven executive presence training that empowers leaders to enhance their executive presence, increase influence, and accelerate career growth. Here’s a partial list of companies that have benefited from Joel’s expertise as a speaker and corporate trainer:

Professional Affiliations

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Executive Coach for CoachSource

The largest global leadership coaching company.

/02

Member of The Alexcel Group

An exclusive alliance of top executive coaches and talent management consultants nationwide.

/03

Executive Coach for UC Berkeley Executive Leadership Program

Coaching C-level executives and VPs in this prestigious leadership development initiative.

International Change Management Consultant

Worked as a consultant for two of the top consulting firms in the world.

Ernst & Young in Hong Kong

Accenture in San Francisco

Education

Degree in psychology from San Diego State University

Completed a three-year coaching certificate program with Coach University

Degree in psychology from San Diego State University

Completed a three-year coaching certificate program with Coach University

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