Lois P. Frankel is an American author and executive coach widely regarded as one of the leading voices in women's career development. Born and raised in New York, she holds a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Southern California and worked in human resources at a Fortune 10 oil company before founding Corporate Coaching International. She rose to international acclaim with her bestselling book Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers, followed by works including Nice Girls Don't Get Rich and See Jane Lead. Drawing on decades of experience coaching professionals from entry-level employees to CEOs, her books identify specific behavioral patterns that hold women back in the workplace, offering practical guidance for building confidence and advancing in male-dominated business environments. Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office became a global bestseller, translated into more than 25 languages and remaining a staple resource in career development for women worldwide. Known for her direct, research-based approach to workplace psychology and female empowerment, Frankel's work continues to shape modern career and leadership writing and inspire readers across the world.