Lola Gershfeld, Psy.D.
Founder, CEO, Author
Dr. Lola Gershfeld is the Founder of EmC Leaders, an organizational psychologist, and a Corporate Emotional Connection expert. She is a developer of the Emotional Connection process or EmC and the author of Emotional Connection, The EmC Strategy, and her new book, The Culture of Connection.
Dr. Gershfeld leads several EmC research projects with a group of scientists and business professionals who focus on demonstrating the effectiveness of the EmC methodology, content, and delivery through substantive research informed by best practices in psychology. Her articles on emotional connection and leadership appear in Forbes, The Corporate Board, Industry Week, Corporate Board Member, The CEO Magazine, Chief Executive Magazine, NACD Directorship, California CEO Magazine, Training Industry, and others. She is a co-author of Emotional Connection, The EmC Strategy: How Leaders Can Unlock the Human Potential, Build Resilient Teams, and Nurture Thriving Culture.
Prior to EmC Leaders, Dr. Gershfeld spent over two decades working as a CFO, HR, and researching the way for people to resolve workplace conflicts peacefully and re-engage teams together. The EmC process that she developed is making a significant contribution to the field of leadership, team resilience, and organization effectiveness. The EmC Courses have been incorporated into the curriculum for HR Management, Leadership, and Organizational Development courses at California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Long Beach, and Pepperdine University. The EmC training has been adapted and developed into education programs and certification courses that are accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), and Society of Human Resources and Management (SHRM) for recertification hours.
Dr. Gershfeld serves on the Advisory Board at the UC Santa Barbara Women’s Leadership Program. She is very passionate about her work and shaping organizational cultures where people can thrive. She spends much of her time sharing her knowledge through training programs, writing and speaking. When she is not working, she spends her time reflecting in hot yoga classes, exploring with her adorable five grandkids in Hawaii, and deepening her relationships with her life partner, family, and colleagues.
