Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler
Conflict Expert & Organizational Psychologist Empowering Leaders and Driving Growth
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With three decades of experience advising executives at the world's top organizations, Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler is one of the globe's leading experts in organizational psychology and conflict. Applying the art and science of conflict management to C-suite dynamics, she brings a rare blend of warmth and Bronx-rooted toughness to drive results for her clients. As a result of working with Jennifer, CEOs and their teams achieve greater organizational performance and deeper fulfillment in their lives.
Dr. Goldman-Wetzler advises CEOs and C-suite leaders at top-tier companies. Her work has helped CEOs accelerate strategic growth, navigate successful IPOs, and orchestrate multibillion-dollar acquisitions at companies like Citibank, GE Capital, Samsung, IBM, Novartis, AbbVie, Old Navy, and Whole Foods Market. She also advances senior teams at notable public institutions such as Jazz at Lincoln Center and the United Nations.
What Dr. Goldman-Wetzler’s clients say about her work:
High Impact with Executives: “Jennifer works magic with global leaders.” – Jeffrey C. Walker, former Vice Chairman, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Solving Tough Problems with Creative Insight: “Over two years, Jennifer’s insights and expertise have been invaluable to me. Her ability to quickly understand the intricacies of any situation and suggest creative solutions to tough problems are second to none.” - Jon Hitchon, Chief Operating Officer, Two Sigma Investments
Masterfully Navigating C-Suite Challenges: “Dr. Goldman-Wetzler is a true leader in the executive coaching field. She is a master coach who easily navigates the business challenges of the C-suite, the complexity of team dynamics and the journey of transformational development. I recommend her fully.” - Amy Elizabeth Fox, CEO, Mobius Executive Leadership
Driving Long-Term Organizational Transformation: “For almost a decade, Jen has helped our executive team transform our leadership as we take on a bold mission to revolutionize the future of data governance. I have counted on Jen to provide me and my team with candid feedback and sound leadership advice. She has guided many pivotal conversations and helped us make important, tough decisions that have enabled the whole company to grow and thrive.” - Felix Van de Maele, CEO, Collibra
Jennifer is the author of the best-selling book Optimal Outcomes: Free Yourself from Conflict at Work, at Home, and in Life (HarperBusiness), named a Financial Times Book of the Month and an Amazon #1 New Release. The book has been translated into multiple languages and is used worldwide by executives, coaches, and leadership development programs. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today, and her work has appeared in The Financial Times, Fortune, Forbes, Inc., MarketWatch, and Fast Company.
Jennifer’s decades of experience teaching and coaching global business leaders and diplomats at elite institutions such as Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia Business School, combined with her former role as a counterterrorism Research Fellow with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, further solidifies Jennifer's exceptional ability to help clients succeed. She earned her B.A. from Tufts University and her Ph.D. in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University.