Lois P. Frankel

Lois P. Frankel
Born	1953 (age 71–72) New York City, United States
Citizenship	American
Occupation(s)	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

• Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office ^{[3] [5] [7] [8] [9]}
• Nice Girls Don't Get Rich ^{[3] [5] [7] [8]}
• Nice Girls Just Don't Get It ^{[3] [5]}
• Nice Girls Don't Speak Up or Stand Out: How to Make Your Voice Heard, Your Point Known and Your Presence Felt ^{[3] [4]}
• Stop Sabotaging Your Career ^[7]
• See Jane Lead ^[8]

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. "Dr. Lois Frankel Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements". www.allamericanspeakers.com. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
9. Casserly, Meghan. "Lois P. Frankel On Citibank, Manning Up & Being Nice". Forbes. Retrieved August 4, 2025.