About Carol Kauffman

Dr. Carol Kauffman is the Founding Director of the Institute of Coaching located at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School where she is an Assistant Clinical Professor. She launched the annual Harvard Coaching Conferences, as well as the International Coaching Research Forum. She has taught at McLean Hospital, Department of Psychiatry at H.M.S. since 1985 and has been a senior supervisor for over twenty years. Dr. Kauffman is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology and is an Examiner for the Board.

A veteran psychologist and coach, she is a Professional Certified Coach and has participated in over 40,000 psychotherapy and coaching sessions. Carol maintains an active executive coaching and coaching supervision practice in the US, UK, and Europe. Carol and her work are featured and quoted extensively in the media including the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and New York Magazine.

Subjects Covered

Positive Psychology