Hartford Business Journal

www.HartfordBusiness.com July 20, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 23 40 Under Forty 2015 Stephen Frenkel I f you have an idea or a vision and you want to make sure you achieve it, call Stephen Frenkel. Frenkel works with people and organizations to help them realize their goals. He's been working as a leadership and organization develop- ment coach/consultant for more than 10 years and is currently a change manager on Cigna's central operating effectiveness team. His commitment to his profession stems from his belief that people can be better partners, parents and community members when they're engaged, challenged and valued at work. Giving back, both locally and globally, is important to Frenkel. He is currently board member of the Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation, community service chair at Mon- tessori School of Greater Hartford (which his children attend), and co-chair of the HaitiWorks! Annual Golf Tournament (sup- porting the rebuilding of Haiti after the 2010 earthquake). Frenkel is a mentor to various individuals in the Hartford area. Frenkel is a proud husband and father of two young children. In addition to working hard to be a positive role model for his fam- ily and others, he enjoys skiing, motorcycle riding, hiking and camping. Q&A Where do you get your motivation to succeed? I've always been driven to do my best. I get this from my parents (and from their parents). Today, I'm motivated most by the thought of doing well for my family and be- ing a good role model for my kids. How will you change the world? One con- nection at a time. My personal goal when I interact with people (in any environment) is to get to know them and to help them identify and unlock their true potential. My mission is to help people overcome what- ever obstacles are in their way so they can be their greatest self and have the biggest possible impact on our world and future generations. If you could only have five stamps in your life passport, what would they be? • Traveled the world • Lived life without regret • Laughed with his kids everyday • Self-guided the Colorado River of the Grand Canyon • Executive coach to the world's most powerful leaders Life's Journey: During my off time, I am most passionate about … Motorcycling and skiing What is the most exciting destination you've ever traveled to? New Zealand Where is the one place you want to travel in your lifetime? The mountains of British Columbia Favorite Connecticut destination: I like to ride my motorcycle on our beautiful twisty roads Age: 38 Title: Change Manager Company: Cigna Location: Bloomfield Hometown: West Hartford College: University of Michigan (undergrad), University of Massachusetts Boston The destination that most shaped Frenkel's life is the Hotel Saint Bernard in Taos, N.M., where a one-night stay turned into a five-year skiing, river-guiding adventure while he worked at the hotel. EVE R WON D E R WH E R E TH E PEOPLE WITH ALL TH E AN SWE R S, G ET ALL TH E AN SWE R S? The truth is, you don't need to have all the answers when you know someone who does. At Marcum, our team members put to work their decades of experience to answer your toughest questions quickly and effectively. Need some answers? Ask Marcum. marcumllp.com/hbj Frenkel (right) with his 3-year-old son, Kiva, and his father, Larry Frenkel.

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