Zen Benefiel, MA, MBA
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Arizona, USA
"With his holistic and forward-thinking approach, Zen Benefiel continues to inspire individuals and organizations to embrace positive change and contribute to a more compassionate and sustainable world."
In March of 2022, Zen joined the Live and Let Live Leadership Team after interviewing him for One World in a New World podcast. Zen is an accomplished Senior Executive and Consultant with nearly 40 years of success across a variety of industries. He is rated in the top 100 thought leaders in North America by Thinkers360.
Zen Benefiel is a visionary leader and renowned expert in organizational development, with a passion for facilitating positive change and empowering individuals and communities. With a deep understanding of human potential and a commitment to serving humanity, Zen’s work revolves around fostering collaborative spaces, embracing diversity, and cultivating sustainable practices.
Throughout his career as coach and facilitator, Zen has been dedicated to helping organizations and communities realize their full potential by creating environments that promote growth, innovation, and a sense of purpose. His expertise in organizational development has led to transformative outcomes, enabling individuals to thrive and make meaningful contributions to society. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts.
Zen’s approach emphasizes the importance of empathy, compassion, and open communication in achieving successful outcomes. By embracing diversity and inclusion, he believes in harnessing the power of collective intelligence and creativity to address complex challenges facing humanity.
As an advocate for planetary citizenship and regenerative sustainability, Zen encourages the integration of eco-friendly practices into organizational strategies to create a positive impact on the environment while serving the greater good. He holds a certificate in Human Rights Education Training from the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights.
With his holistic and forward-thinking approach, Zen Benefiel continues to inspire individuals and organizations to embrace positive change and contribute to a more compassionate and sustainable world. His latest book, Navigating Holistic Growth: The Servant Leader’s Guide shares insight and wisdom. He included Live and Let Live in Freedom and Peace through Servant Leadership.
Zen is married to Luba Brodsky, a Russian Piano Pedagogue and Kundalini Yoga teacher, and has four children from a previous marriage, with 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. His concerns are for his children’s childrens children.
Digital Vitae: ZenBenefiel.com
