Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers

Dr. Lois P. Frankel is a distinguished psychologist, executive coach, and author, recognized globally for her expertise in leadership development and career advancement strategies, particularly for women. With a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Southern California, Frankel has combined academic insight with real-world corporate experience, shaping her into one of the leading voices on professional success and workplace dynamics. Her work focuses on identifying the subtle, often unconscious behaviors that hinder women from reaching top leadership positions and providing actionable strategies to help them overcome these obstacles. Through her bestselling books, coaching, and speaking engagements, Frankel has influenced countless professionals, equipping them with the tools to navigate and excel in corporate environments.

Frankel’s early career experience played a pivotal role in shaping the ideas she presents in Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office. Before establishing herself as an executive coach, she worked in human resources at a Fortune 10 oil company, where she observed firsthand how workplace cultures often reinforced gendered expectations. She noticed that women, despite being highly qualified and competent, often engaged in behaviors that inadvertently held them back. These observations laid the groundwork for her later research and writing. By combining her corporate experience with her psychological expertise, she developed a coaching methodology that empowers women to recognize and correct self-sabotaging habits without compromising their authenticity.