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Dr. Carol Kauffman

Dr. Kauffman is known globally as one of the top leaders in the field of leadership coaching. While known for her academic chops she brings a pragmatic and energizing approach to speaking and coaching.

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Why book speaker Carol Kauffman?

  • Ranked #1 Leadership Coach globally by Marshall Goldsmith for real impact.
  • Founder of Harvard’s Institute of Coaching, shaping leadership worldwide.
  • Gain actionable tools for peak leadership performance under high-stakes pressure.

Transform your leaders with Harvard’s #1 leadership coach. Dr. Carol Kauffman delivers game-changing insights, peak performance tools, and real-time strategies to close the gap between intention and impact. Empower your organization to thrive under pressure and lead with agility.

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Keynotes

Keynote by Dr. Carol Kauffman: Unlocking Real-Time Strategies to Thrive in High-Stakes Moments

Keynote Speaker Carol Kauffman, Harvard faculty and the #1 Leadership Coach, delivers game-changing insights to help leaders excel when it matters most.

Through her PERFECT Scan framework for peak performance and her transformative approach to leadership, Carol equips executives to make confident, real-time decisions. Her groundbreaking keynotes, such as Leadership Under Fire and Leader as Coach, empower teams to lead with agility, overcome self-doubt, and focus on results.

By debunking myths like “Imposter Syndrome” and redefining confidence, Carol unlocks a fresh perspective on leadership success. Book Carol Kauffman for your event and give your organization the tools to thrive under pressure and achieve measurable impact.

Dr. Carol Kauffman's keynote topics:

  • Leadership Under Fire
  • Peak Performance - the “PERFECT” Scan
  • Leader as Coach
  • The Imposter Syndrome is a Myth and Confidence is Irrelevant
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Dr. Carol Kauffman

Mastering Leadership Agility Under Pressure.

Dr. Kauffman is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School where she launched the Institute of Coaching and is a Visiting Professor at Henley Business School. Revered as one of the most influential coaches on the planet, Thinkers 50 has identified her as one of the top 8 coaches for 6 years running and Marshall Goldsmith ranks her as the #1 Leadership Coach in the world. She has over 40,000 hours of experience and is a Senior Leadership Advisor at Egon Zehnder, a management consulting firm that focuses solely on the top of the house.

With substantial pragmatic insights based on vast experience, Carol creates a powerful game-changing impact on leaders. She presents on "The PERFECT Scan", a powerful framework for peak performance and her international bestselling book, Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High. Dr. Kauffman can also speak to issues facing women leaders - The Imposter Syndrome is a Myth and Confidence is Irrelevant. These offer an entirely new take on these two issues where women 's issues are subtly pathologized. She also speaks on her Leader as Coach programs which won the Inaugural Award for the Culture of Excellence in Mentoring Harvard Medical School. This program has since been rolled out to the top 30 academic teaching hospitals in the US.

Her book and keynotes on Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High show leaders how to have optimal impact. Her experience, insights and pragmatic approach are game changing. Leadership agility under fire is possible and Carol will get you there.

By blending academic expertise with real-world insights, Carol inspires transformative leadership that prepares organizations to excel in high-stakes situations. Book Carol Kauffman for your event and give your leaders the tools they need to achieve tangible, game-changing results.

Carol Kauffman Hub Talk - The Three Dimensions of Leadership

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The PERFECT Scan for Peak Performance

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Carol Kauffman on International Women's Day

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