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About Stephen Josephs, Ed.D
Contact Information:
415-209-0020
sj@changewise.biz
Experience/Background
Dr. Stephen
Josephs began his coaching career in 1979 when he founded the Massachusetts
Institute of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Using NLP modeling techniques
he studied and modeled extraordinary business communicators. More specific
and detailed than simply collecting best practices, this research allowed
Steve to help his clients efficiently achieve their desired results.
His current clients find his extensive library of effective leadership
behaviors lets them choose among many workable approaches for the
situations they face. Because of his background in cognitive-behavioral
psychology, clients find that in working with Dr. Josephs, it is
easy to change.
As an executive coach, Dr. Josephs works with leaders from the
most senior levels to vice presidents and high potential directors.
Throughout his career he has developed precise and cost effective
coaching processes that deliver defined and measurable results
for the short and long term. The short term behavior changes are
linked to a comprehensive picture of long term leadership development.
In his work with groups, he specializes in developing cohesive
and collaborative teams that can communicate in ways that build
effective work environments. The process can involve eliciting
shared values that serve as the foundation for team development,
refinement of mission statements, and articulation of corporate
vision. Through the Pivotal Conversations program, team members
identify which of their interactions has a significant business
impact. They learn new methods of achieving their intended outcomes
in these conversations and build trust throughout the organization.
Clients
Steve has worked with clients from A.G
Edwards, Adobe, Alexander Companies, Art Institute of Boston, Atex,
Andersen Consulting, Autodesk, Babson College, Brodeur Worldwide,
Inc., Bank of New England, Cerulian Technology, Inc., Corning,
Dana Farber, Dell Computer, Hewlett-Packard Co., IDEO Product Development,
Ipswich Shellfish Company, M.I.T., Natural MicroSystems, Red Lion Hotels,
Shawmut Design and Construction, Sun Microsystem, Surebridge Technology,
Target Marketing, Westin Hotels, World Wide Partners.
Education
Steve has been certified as a Master
Coach by the International Coach Federation. He holds a Doctorate
in Education from the University of Massachusetts, two masters
degrees (in Education from Harvard University and in Counseling
Psychology from Antioch University), and a BA in Psychology from
Clark University. Additionally, he has done post-doctoral work
in Organizational Development at M.I.T. |
