Meryl Frank Harari, founder of Next Level Leadership Coaching is an executive coach with more than 30 years of experience in a variety of corporate settings where she has managed teams, functions and businesses of varying size and complexity. Her background includes executive level positions with businesses in energy, insurance broking, transportation, healthcare, pharmaceutical distribution and physician services. She was most recently a Vice President of Human Resources for a $20B Fortune 24 biotech services company that was comprised of 10 operating divisions and multiple lines of business. She served as a key member of the corporate leadership team as the organization quadrupled in revenue growth and employee population during her eight-year tenure.
Characterized by a straightforward, pragmatic yet caring approach, Meryl’s business acumen has contributed to the growth and success of a variety of organizations where the HR function was considered a strategic “business partner” and relied upon for sage operational advice and counsel. She believes that both self-awareness and superior communication skills are critical for both the individual and the company to succeed and thrive.
Meryl has translated her corporate expertise into a distinguished coaching practice which provides top quality coaching and leadership consulting to organizations and individuals. She uses her experience to offer focused business insights in the areas of leadership development, communication, professional presence, organization effectiveness, employee engagement and optimal deployment of human resources. Her corporate clients range from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups in the transportation, energy, pharmaceutical distribution, transportation and construction industries.
Meryl earned a Master of Science degree in Guidance and Counseling from Hunter College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the City University of New York. She received advanced training and coach certification from the prestigious Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara and has earned the Associate Certified Coach designation from the International Coach Federation. Meryl holds certifications in EQ in Action, the Winslow Profile, 360 Reach and PDI 360 Assessments and has affiliations with Greater Yield Consulting, OnPoint Coaching, Career Thought Leaders and Noomii.com.