Brian G.
5.0
Studied at University of Texas at San Antonio
Works at TransformingLives.Coach
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About Brian
Coming of age during the civil rights movement, then attending college as anti-Vietnam war protests grew from whispers to claim a national voice, it is not surprising that change took root in Brian Gorman early and has never let go. For decades, he has been engaged with change at the individual, organizational, and social levels. Today, Brian works as a certified professional coach. He serves those who are seeking to strengthen their leadership in today’s disrupted business environment, working with leaders from the frontline to the C-suite. Brian addresses the leader’s role in change in his articles for Forbes Coaches Council. In December 2020 he presented at TEDx Hartford on his journey through change beginning as a freshman at Syracuse University, continuing through his own coming out, taking in and adopting a homeless gay teen, and more. His chapter, “The Hero and the Sherpa,” is the lead chapter of Springer Publishing’s Personal, Educational, and Organizational Transformation: Leading During Times of Metacrisis. He is also the host of the podcast Qonversations, offering insights into successfully leading in today's highly disrupted business environment. Brian is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified professional coach, a member of ICF-New York City, and of the Gay Coaches Alliance. He and his son Brandon live in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Why do I coach?
When I reached one of those seminal birthdays, I decided it was time to start paying it forward in a very intentional way. Coaching allows me to do that. It also allows me to continue to learn and grow. I have been working with my own coach since 2007. Whether it be accountability, "cheerleading," bearing witness, or being a guide at pivotal moments, Michael has been there for me. I am grateful for the opportunity to be there for others.
Work Experience
Leadership Coach
TransformingLives.Coach
March 2006 - Present
We are in an unprecedented time. The workplace, the workforce, and the relationship between the two have experienced a dramatic shift with the impact of Covid, the Great Resignation, and AI. While it may seem to have quieted down today, the next major disruptor is just around the corner. Leadership, from the front line to the C-suite, is challenged to adopt to these changes. As one client recently said, "Positional authority should be our last line of defense." As a coach, I work with leaders at all levels of organizational life to change their own approach to leadership, re-define the dynamics of their teams, and even drive a totally new organizational culture. As a podcast host, I have interviewed hundreds of thought leaders on everything from intergenerational conflict in the workplace to being visionary. I work with leaders and HR professionals in the development of group and team coaching programs to build the leadership skills needed for success. Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development and +5 skills
Vice President for Program Development
Quantuvos
October 2022 - October 2024
As a coach at Quantuvos, my responsibility was to support leadership development through individual and group coaching. I bring decades of experience in organizational change management, along with a deep understanding of the psychology and neuroscience of change, to every coaching session. In my role of Vice President, I oversaw the design of group coaching programs focused on specific leadership skills. I also hosted our podcast, Qonversations: Powered by Quantuvos. Each week, one or more thought leaders joined me to explore the significant challenges that today's leaders are facing. Leadership Development, Executive Development and +2 skills
Managing Editor
Change Management Review
August 2017 - December 2023
As Managing Editor for Change Management Review, I was responsible for ensuring that our readers were provided with thought-provoking articles and breakthrough insights into how they can strengthen their performance as change practitioners. In this role I also shared podcast hosting with the Editor-in-Chief.
Executive Coach
Do-Be Associates
June 2016 - December 2023
All too often, business owners find that what they are DOing, and who they are BEing, are not aligned with why they went into business for themselves. The Do-Be Associates brought business improvement consulting (DOing) and executive coaching (BEing) together in a dynamic way that helped owners return to the things about their business that they love to do (and are good at doing), what one client described as “getting back to my happy place.”
Instructional Designer
Conner Partners
2006 - April 2022
Led project to transform consulting approach from process-focused to outcome-focused; completed comprehensive re-branding of materials to support both the consultants and their clients; identified mindset and behavior shifts required for successful deployment of the new approach; serve in an advisory relationship with the Chairman and COO on issues of deployment of the new consulting approach Edit and create presentation materials for keynote speeches, business development, and training; coordinate videography of keynotes, and work with videographer to produce broadcast-quality video for marketing, training, and business development
Strategy Execution Lead
Conner Partners
June 2004 - January 2006
Worked with Fortune 100 client in the translation of strategies into results. Strategies supported transformation of global organization targeted to yield $2B+ in savings; Conducted global on-line change readiness survey (16,000 employees, 12 languages). Designed and completed realization assessments of ongoing strategic change initiatives to identify risks for achieving success. Developed and coached client in risk mitigation. Provided coaching/mentoring to build internal strategy execution and change management capability. Supported strategy communications, including identification of stakeholders and key messages, drafting of communications, and development of communications approval process. For first-tier healthcare provider, supported $250M technology initiative requiring major culture shift among healthcare providers. Coached Program Manager to obtain necessary level of executive sponsorship. Conducted change risk assessments and mitigation planning. Training, mentoring, coaching of Change Manager in strategy execution and change management..
Education
University of Texas at San Antonio
Master's Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
1974 - 1976
University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts (MA), Human Relations
1973 - 1975
Activities and societies: I completed my degree while serving in the US Air Force.
Syracuse University
BA, Cultural Anthropology
1967 - 1971
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Overall Rating
5.0
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