Lois P. Frankel

Lois P. Frankel
Born	1953 (age 71–72) New York City, United States
Citizenship	American
Occupations	Executive coach, author, advocate for women and girls
Known for	Expert in organization development and writing the book Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office
Website	drloisfrankel.com

For the American politician, see Lois Frankel.

Lois P. Frankel is an American author, executive coach, and expert in organization development. ^[1] She is known as the author of the books series starting with Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office. She is also the president of Corporate Coaching International. ^{[2] [3]}

Early life and education

She was born and raised in New York. In 1973, she graduated with the degrees in Education and Psychology, from SUNY Oswego, and completed her doctorate Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California. ^{[3] [4] [5]} She also received an honorary PhD of humane letters from Phillips Graduate Institute. ^[6]

Career

She founded two nonprofits: Los Angeles: Motivating Our Students through Experience (MOSTE) ^[7] and Bloom Again Foundation. ^{[3] [4]}

Books

• — (2020). Nice girls don't speak up or stand out : how to make your voice heard, your point known, and your presence felt. Hachette Book Group. ISBN   978-1549103346.
• —; Frohlinger, Carol (2011). Nice girls just don't get it : 99 ways to win the respect you deserve, the success you've earned, and the life you want. Crown Publishers. ISBN   978-0307590480.
• — (2007). See Jane lead : 99 ways for women to take charge at work. Warner Business Books. ISBN   978-0446194815.
• — (2007). Stop sabotaging your career : 8 proven strategies to succeed – in spite of yourself. Warner Business Books. ISBN   978-0446697859.
• — (2005). Nice girls don't get rich : 75 unavoidable mistakes women make with money. Warner Business Books. ISBN   978-0446577090. ^[8]
• — (2004). Nice girls don't get the corner office : 101 unconscious mistakes women make that sabotage their careers. Warner Business Books. ISBN   978-0446531320. ^[9]

Awards and recognition

• Woman of the Year Award by Los Angeles County Commission on Women. ^{[3] [5]}
• Women Who Empower through Education Award by Maybelline New York. ^{[3] [5] [7]}
• Presidential Medal and Distinguished Alumna Award from the State University of New York at Oswego. ^{[3] [5]}

References

1. "A Conversation with Dr. Lois Frankel, Bestselling Author and Executive Coach". www.ballardspahr.com. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
2. "Interview With Dr. Lois Frankel: The Unconscious Mistakes Women Make". www.classycareergirl.com. March 18, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
3. "Nice Girls Don't Talk Money, with Dr. Lois Frankel". Aspiriant Wealth Management. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
4. "Dr. Lois Frankel '73 – Nice Girls Don't Speak Up Or Stand Out". alumni.oswego.edu. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
5. "LOIS P. FRANKEL, Ph.D" (PDF). Alumni.oswego.edu.
6. "Dr. Lois P. Frankel". Legal Talk Network. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
7. "Lois P. Frankel Ph.D. Speaking Fee, Schedule, Bio & Contact Details". Premiere Speakers Bureau: Keynote Speakers, Business Speakers, Motivational Speakers, and Celebrity Speakers. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
8. Review of Nice girls don't get rich:
   • Gower, Misty (August 29, 2005). "Bad girls, big bucks?". The Flint Journal. pp. B1, B2.
   • Creed, Karen (September 5, 2008). "Why nice girls don't get rich". Irish Independent. p. 19.
   • Hannon, Kerry (May 9, 2005). ""Nice Girls Don't Get Rich" delivers simple advice". USA Today. p. 21.
9. Review of Nice girls don't get the corner office:
   • Sagario, Sawen (January 6, 2004). "Assertiveness benefits women". Mansfield News Journal. p. 17.
   • Stephenson, Anne (May 30, 2004). "Nice girls don't get the corner office". The Arizona Republic. p. 67.
   • Tralee, Pearce (February 7, 2004). "You're nice, smart, can't get ahead? Stop asking permission. Stop bringing in cookies. Stop showing cleavage". The Globe and Mail. p. 83.