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Fred Kofman
Executive Coach and President at Conscious Business Center International
Fred Kofman is a prominent executive coach, advisor on leadership and culture, and the President of Conscious Business Center International (CBC).1 He has an extensive background in academia, business consulting, and leadership development.
Education and Academic Career
Fred Kofman holds a PhD in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, with a specialization in advanced theory and industrial organization.1 His academic career includes:
- Assistant Professor at the University of Buenos Aires (1984-1985)2
- Distinguished Professor of Management Information Systems at MIT's Sloan School of Management (1990-1996)12
- Senior Researcher at MIT's Center for Organizational Learning, where he worked with Peter Senge, author of "The Fifth Discipline"1
Professional Experience
Kofman's professional journey spans several high-profile positions:
- Founder and President of Axialent, a global consulting company (2003-2012)2
- Vice President of Executive Development at LinkedIn (2013-2018)2
- Vice President at Google, advising on leadership and culture (2018-2020)12
- Advisor for Leadership Development at Google (2018-present)2
- Executive Coach and President at Conscious Business Center International (2013-present)2
Authorship and Influence
Fred Kofman is a prolific author, having written several influential books:
- The Metamanagement trilogy (2001)
- "Conscious Business" (2006), translated into 14 languages
- "The Meaning Revolution: The Power of Transcendent Leadership" (2018)1
His work has been highly regarded, with Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, praising him in her book "Lean In" and stating that Fred "will transform the way you live and work".1
Additional Interests
Beyond his professional pursuits, Fred Kofman enjoys various outdoor activities and mindfulness practices, including mountain climbing, skiing, gliding, sailing, freediving, spearfishing, and mindful meditation.1
Throughout his career, Fred Kofman has worked with numerous global organizations and has been instrumental in developing leadership programs that have reached over 15,000 executives worldwide.1
