About Jonathan Flaks

Jonathan Flaks, M.C.C. Since 1998, Jonathan has worked with clients, one-and-one and in groups, to enhance personal effectiveness, focus and confidence and team-leadership skills. Jonathan draws from a diverse, 20-year business communication and consulting background. Clients have come from BMG Entertainment, Morgan Stanley, KPMG, IBM, Disney, Deloitte, Honeywell, Goldman Sachs, and many entrepreneurial and professional service firms.

He has authored two works - "Income Double-Half the Trouble," and "Who Are You, Inc., - Bring Out Your Best In Business." As a speaker, Jonathan actively involves participants in experiencing breakthroughs and learning skills for high-energy team dynamics, sustainable focus and confidence.

Jonathan maintains a Master Certified Coach distinction from the International Coach Federation. He earned a dual degree from Cornell University and was Adjunct Professor in Business Leadership and Coaching Skills for New York University. Jonathan was founder and past president of the Westchester/ Rockland chapter of the International Coach Federation and is an Ambassador for Riverkeeper.

Personal Note

What makes one coach different from another? In addition to experience and credentials, if you agree that personal chemistry and character are important, here are a few things about me that you wouldn't otherwise see in a traditional bio.

I've been told that enthusiasm, creativity, bold honesty and business savvy are my strongest character traits. Life is an adventure and I consider myself lucky to love what I do and to do what I love. I get very excited about helping people leverage their natural talents, hidden strengths, and resources to accomplish more with less stress. I've helped a few clients double their income with half the trouble, and I've done it myself twice.

I care deeply about my clients and I practice getting to the heart of the matter quickly. Sometimes that "aha" involves tough, thought provoking questions, other times it comes from enjoying a few good laughs along the way. Friends and clients know that I'm happy to try to answer any question any time, and if I don't have the answer, I refer to other resources for solutions.

Personal Passions

• My wife, Ellen, and our two terrific sons
• All Classic Rock Music - My favorite groups are Yes, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, The Doors and Van Morrison. On some weekends, I perform with "Not DEAD Yet."
• I love being on or in the water: Sailing, SCUBA , swimming
• On land... tennis, biking and skiing
• Favorite Foods – Lobster, chocolate pudding pie, a nice crisp apple.

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