Ed Offterdinger
Co-Founder and Chairman
Ed Offterdinger is passionate about helping CEOs, executives and leadership teams shift their mindsets, perspectives, and practices to do what’s best for their people, their businesses and society.
Ed is a purpose-driven, trusted confidant and thinking partner with a calm and supportive demeanor. Ed’s work is rooted in data and inspired by stories. He draws on his many years of business and leadership experience to help clients improve their leadership skills and plan for their futures.
Ed is the co-author of a book with Catherine Allen titled, Conscious, Capable, and Ready to Contribute: A Fable–How Employee Development Can Become the Highest Form of Social Contribution.
At-A-Glance
- INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Management Consulting | Public Accounting | Professional Services | Technology | Real Estate Development | Startups | Family Business | Manufacturing & Distribution | Private Equity
- Retired Executive Managing Partner, Baker Tilly, (#1 Best Place to Work, 2016), Former CEO & Managing Partner, Beers & Cutler (merged with Baker Tilly in 2009)
- Philanthropy CEO of the Year –Washington Business Journal (2009)
- Named to the 100 Most Influential Businesspeople – Washington Business Journal (2013–2015)
- Special Board Advisor, Krauthamer & Associates (executive search firm)
- Leukemia Ball Chair (2009–10, 2015–16)
- Co-Founder, Washington, D.C. chapter of Conscious Capitalism®
- Lifelong competitive golfer at the collegiate, local, state, and national level
Favorite Quote
“Misery is optional.”
The full quote is “Pain is inevitable; misery is optional.”I learned this from a mentor when I was in my late twenties. I was going through a rough patch and had a bit of “woe is me” attitude going on. She pointed out that we all have difficulties in our lives. It’s how we choose to react that makes all the difference. I can’t say I practice this well every day, but I sure try!
Ed's Publications
Gabe Chami, Senior Director, Baker Tilly
" Working with Ed Offterdinger increased my own sense of accountability and confidence to look for answers within myself. Ed always supported me and assisted in navigating through the thought process. This is perhaps the most tangible and motivating benefit of the relationship with my coach, that I come out of each session feeling more prepared, more confident, more inspired, and more knowledgeable about myself than ever before.”
Favorite Quote
“Misery is optional.”
The full quote is “Pain is inevitable; misery is optional.”I learned this from a mentor when I was in my late twenties. I was going through a rough patch and had a bit of “woe is me” attitude going on. She pointed out that we all have difficulties in our lives. It’s how we choose to react that makes all the difference. I can’t say I practice this well every day, but I sure try!