Barry Kaplan

Partner
Shift180
Barry Kaplan is an executive coach and facilitator who helps leaders and their teams declare what they want and access their power to make it happen. Drawing on decades of leadership in the tourism and hospitality industries—as COO, board member, and co-founder of major companies—he brings deep operational experience and human insight to his coaching. A longtime YPO Certified Forum Facilitator and author of The Power of Vulnerability, Barry is known for helping leaders turn challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.
Location
New York Area
Forum retreats, leadership development, team alignment, vulnerability-based leadership, conflict resolution, personal transformation
YPO Certified Forum Facilitator (CFF)
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania – B.S., Finance; The George Washington University Law School – J.D., Law
Product Equities, LLC, Gulbrandsen Inc., Dealer’s Auction X-change
"Barry has a strong, gentle, and calming presence. He immediately disarms the room and creates a safe space for vulnerability to thrive. He knows when to listen, and when to speak. I immediately trusted Barry and knew that our time with him would be transformational. He is, hands down, my favorite facilitator I’ve worked with in 10+ years of being in forum."
Beverly Meehan
Member,
YPO Austin
"The depth to which Barry was able to take the group was amazing. Barry was able to read and evaluate the group needs well and tailor a valuable workshop to all members."
Mark Bingeman
CEO,
Bingemans Inc.
Great Lakes YPO Chapter
"Thank you for another masterful retreat. I know I speak for the entire group in conveying how much we appreciate our profound relationship with you and how you challenge us and broaden our perspective. As one small example, I was dazzled by your “center halfback to center forward” analogy. Brilliant! Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your wisdom."
Noah Glass
CEO,
Olo Inc.
YPO Gotham