About
Ricki Frankel is a Lecturer in Management at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), combining her roles as an academic and executive coach. She specializes in leadership development, interpersonal dynamics, and management coaching, teaching courses such as Leadership Coaching, Leadership Fellows I/II, and Paths to Power. Her work focuses on helping individuals and organizations navigate transitions toward meaningful engagement and impact.
- Education: BA in Computer Science (magna cum laude) from Dartmouth College, MBA from The Wharton School of Business
Her research interests emphasize leadership transformation, organizational change, and the intersection of personal purpose with professional success. She co-developed 'Beacon: the GSB Life Transition Initiative' to assist alumni in redefining their later careers.
Awards include the Dorothy J. King Lecturer in Leadership (2022–23). She holds certifications from the International Coach Federation (PCC) and Coaches Training Institute (CPPC).
Her consulting practice advises senior professionals and entrepreneurs on transitions, blending coaching expertise with insights from her prior tech industry experience at Apple, Sun Microsystems, and Autodesk.
