Jaap Geerlof

Jaap Geerlof is an Adjunct Professor in the Transformative Inquiry department at the School of Consciousness and Transformation, California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). He holds a PhD in Transformative Studies from CIIS and an MS in Human Geography from Utrecht University, specializing in quantitative/qualitative research methodologies. A former CEO of a Dutch policy research consultancy, he now focuses on transformative leadership and public policy frameworks. His research emphasizes paradox resolution, equality, and participatory governance. Geerlof has authored books like On becoming a Transformative Leader (2019) and articles exploring leadership in complex environments. His work bridges complexity theory with practical organizational challenges, advocating for holistic approaches to leadership development.

Research interests include transformative leadership paradigms, the role of paradox in organizational behavior, and co-creating equitable public policies. Publications span academic journals and books in English and Dutch. His consultancy experience informs applied research on marginalized communities’ integration into labor markets. Geerlof’s leadership philosophy integrates spiritual and systemic perspectives, emphasizing adaptive capacity in turbulent contexts.