Dr. Jeff Kaplan

President & CEO - Leading with Heart, Leading with Heart

Leadership and Management | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Team Building

Dr. Jeff Kaplan

Biography

Dr. Jeff Kaplan is the CEO of Leading with Heart, an executive coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping leaders grow through purpose, empathy, and humility. With a Ph.D. in Psychology and an MBA from Penn State, Jeff brings over 35 years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching, and assessment design. A Master Certified Coach (ICF), he ranks among the top 4% of certified coaches globally. Jeff has worked across diverse sectors—including healthcare, biotech, finance, and education—specializing in team development, performance, motivation, and navigating difficult conversations. He co-developed the ICF-accredited 126-hour Habit Change Coach Certification program and has authored three books. Recognized as a Top 10 Leadership & Organizational Assessment Coach by CEO Magazine, Jeff also created Penn State Smeal’s EMBA coaching program and is a founding coach for Wharton Executive Education. His firm was named a Top 10 Organizational Development Services Company. He also enjoys playing chess—rustily.

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