Global Boyden CEO Chad Hesters explains why leadership success in the past no longer guarantees the future, highlighting adaptability, AI fluency, curiosity, and humility as essential traits for today’s executives.
Rosalind Franklin leverages extensive training and experience in leadership and organizational development, and has earned a reputation as a trusted partner. She has worked with Fortune 500 executives and government agencies as well as tech incubators, startups and VC firms, providing the tools to enhance organizational strategies, strengthen leadership skills, and realize successful outcomes.
Professional Focus
- 15 years’ experience as an advisor, coach and consultant to chief executives and boards
- Substantial track record of successful engagements with high-profile Fortune 500 executives, government agencies, venture capitalists, early and late-stage startups, tech incubators, universities, hospitals, law firms and non-profits, regionally and internationally
- Recognized expert in leadership and organizational development, coaching, performance optimization, relationship building
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)
Business Expertise
- Founder, Rosalind Franklin Group LLC, coach to leaders in a wide array of organizations since 2010
- Senior Vice President, Harvest Earnings, Chicago-based consulting firm
- Senior Director, Leadership Development of the Jewish Community Federation of the Bay Area
- Co-Founder and Board Trustee, California Symphony Orchestra, an award-winning professional orchestra; established governance structure, board recruitment, education and development
Additional Expertise
- Technology
- Professional Services
- Education
- Not-for-Profit
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from New York University
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Coaches Training Institute
- Arbinger Institute-Trained Coach
- True Colors International, Certified Facilitator
- Coursework in psychology at University of California, Berkeley
- Honorary Degree, Doctor of Humane Letters from Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago
Affiliations & Awards
- President, San Francisco Bay Area Coaches Chapter, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Trustee, VP Governance and Advancement Committees, Rosalind Franklin University
- President, Jewish Community Relations Council (former)
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