a)plan coaching

Specializes in:

  • Leadership for Social Change
  • Alignment, Purpose and Contribution
  • Conscious Leadership

Oren has been supporting leaders, organizations and companies drive social change for more than 25 years. He spent many years in foreign aid, designing, managing and evaluating multimillion-dollar programs to build inclusive, equitable and just societies around the world.

He has served as director, senior advisor, assistant professor, team leader, coach, facilitator, and consultant for a variety of organizations—including with multilaterals, nonprofits, private sector companies, international NGOs, and academic institutions.

After many years of working on transitions within countries, Oren now focuses on personal transformation as a driver of social change. Working with social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, startup founders, and activists, he helps individuals design and lead lives of alignment, purpose, and service. He has worked with changemakers through global fellowship programs, startup accelerators, academic programs, and other support platforms.

Education & Credentials


  • MA, Stanford University
  • BA, University of California, San Diego
  • Academy for Coaching Excellence

Clients that have benefited from Oren’s services include the United Nations, the Atlantic Council, the International Rescue Committee, Seeds of Peace GATHER Fellowship, New York University, Columbia University, the Roddenberry Foundation, National Democratic Institute, and many national nonprofits and activists from around the world.

Client Testimonials

“Oren has a unique ability to bring a room full of strangers together to collectively venture into deep conversations. Through his masterful facilitation and insightful questions, Oren refocuses us on the discussions that really matter. He artfully creates an environment that not only provides a space for social entrepreneurs to reflect on and share our own experiences, he gently pushes us beyond that – equipping us with the skills and confidence to also actively listen to and coach each other. As a result of working with Oren, we, as changemakers, are able to move forward more focused, more grounded, and more energized to continue our challenging and important work.

Fiona Hazel, Founding Partner, MAD

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Oren for almost two years, during which time my life has changed considerably. Oren’s approach to managing conflict and stress, staying present, and letting go of past mistakes has helped my co-founder and I reach new heights, both personally and professionally.

Nasser Jaber, Co-Founder, The Migrant Kitchen

“I work with facilitators, coaches, and educators across the globe, and I have never worked with someone with the depth, passion, creativity, dedication, and heart that Oren brings to his work. Oren is the kind of 110% team player that every organization dreams to have working with them. Oren is our lead coach and facilitator on wellbeing for a yearly cohort of 16 fellows from around the world. What’s more, he is consistently rated as one of the most valuable elements of our program.

Jonah Fisher, Senior Director – Millennium Leadership Program, Atlantic Council

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