Joel Garfinkle

About Joel Garfinkle

You’re capable. You’re respected. And yet, you’re not showing up as powerfully as you could.You have strong ideas, deep expertise, and a lot to contribute. But in meetings and high-stakes conversations, you hesitate and hold back.I see this pattern again and again.WHAT I DOI help quiet and introverted leaders go from holding back to showing up with confidence, clarity, and command in the moments that matter most.As an executive coach to 2,500+ leaders, I help them become visible, influential, and valued.I help leaders: • Speak up clearly and confidently in meetings and high-stakes conversations.• Share ideas with conviction so they are heard, valued, and acted on.• Project authority without adopting an aggressive or extroverted style.• Strengthen executive presence to show up with gravitas, poise, and credibility.WHY LEADERS TRUST MY WORKI’m a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and was named one of the Top 15 Executive Coaches in the World by Global Gurus. I’ve authored 11 leadership books, including Executive Presence: Step Into Your Power, Convey Confidence & Lead with Conviction, and have worked with organizations such as Google, Amazon, Starbucks, Procter & Gamble, Bank of America, Microsoft, Oracle, Deloitte, and The Ritz-Carlton. My coaching and training are grounded in my 3×3 Executive Presence Model. HOW I WORK WITH LEADERSLeaders and organizations work with me in two primary ways:1. Executive Coaching (Individual Leaders)I work one-on-one with leaders who want to strengthen executive presence, lead with greater influence, or accelerate their growth to the next level.This coaching is focused on:• Speaking up with confidence in senior-level conversations• Communicating ideas clearly and decisively so they gain traction• Projecting authority and credibility without forcing extroversionThe goal is measurable change in how leaders show up and are perceived.2. Executive Presence Training, Workshops & Keynotes (Organizations)I partner with organizations to develop executive presence at scale through training programs, workshops, and keynotes that help leaders:• Show up with greater confidence, clarity, and gravitas• Take charge, project authority, and lead with conviction • Communicate concise messages that commands attention Programs are tailored to the organization’s goals and audience, from senior executives to high-potential and technically focused leaders.LET’S CONNECTIf you’re ready to build confidence, elevates presence, and drive leadership impact, let’s talk. Send me a LinkedIn message.

Experience

1. Partner

   The Alexcel Group

   Jan 2011 — Present

   Selected as a member of The Alexcel Group, an elite international alliance of highly experienced consultants and executive coaches. Only executive consultants who have a proven track record of achieving results for clients and who meet Alexcel’ s stringent professional standards are invited to join our alliance. Executive coaches and consultants of our international alliance are located in Europe, Asia, and throughout the U.S.

Education

• Coach University

  Professional Coach, Coach U is the leading global provider of coach training programs. A 3 year-36 class program.

  1996 — 1998

• San Diego State University

  B.S. Degree in Psychology, Psychology

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Motivational Speaking
• Job Coaching
• Personnel Management
• Organizational Development
• Employee Training
• Management Development
• Executive Management
• Coaching
• Interview Preparation
• Management
• Presentation Coaching
• Job Search
• Personal Coaching
• Performance Improvement
• Emotional Intelligence
• Personal Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Culture Change
• 360 Feedback
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Executive Coaching
• Workshop Facilitation
• Executive Development
• Mentoring
• Talent Management, Personal Development, Staff Development
• Personal Branding
• Career Assessment
• Public Speaking
• Career Development
• Outplacement
• Staff Development
• Life Coaching
• Leadership Development Coaching
• Business Coaching
• Lifestyle Coaching
• Blogging
• Change Management
• Resume Writing