About
Dr Gary Crotaz
BSc MB BChir PhD
Background
Gary is something of an expert in career change. His varied career has encompassed medicine and science, strategy consulting and senior corporate leadership. He’s trained as a doctor, has been a world-class professional ballroom dancer, has worked as a university tutor and even had a short stint as a hospital radio DJ. A regular winner of ‘most eclectic CV’ contests, these days he’s an executive coach and Gallup-certified Strengths Coach. He has coached clients in more than 15 countries, specialising in activating their talents and strengths to achieve ambitious personal and professional goals.
Gary is the author of The IDEA Mindset and the host of The Unlock Moment podcast.
Gary lives in the UK with his wife, Mildred, and fluffy dog Mochi.
Experience
Accredited coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (2021)
Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach (2021)
Education
Henley Business School Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching (2021)
University of Cambridge: PhD (2004), Bachelor of Medicine (2004), Bachelor of Surgery (2004)
University of Bristol: BSc (I) (1999)
Corporate career
2019-
Trustee, Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
2020
Director of Group Strategy, Selfridges Group
2013-18
Director of Group Strategy & Customer Director, Mothercare plc
2004-13
Strategy Consulting
1996-2004
Medical School
Expertise
Coaching
I support clients from senior executives through to ambitious entrepreneurs principally in the UK and US. My coaching philosophy centres around supporting the coachee to become aware of, unlock and activate opportunities to achieve their goals.
Facilitation
I design and facilitate bespoke team coaching workshops based around understanding and activating your strengths, and developing high-performing teams. I deliver workshops remotely or in person and can support with individual preparation of key stakeholders in advance.
Speaking
I am an experienced speaker and panel member for both small and large audiences, online or in person. I speak on subjects from coaching to career transition and development, and maximising performance.
Social
Youtube
Interested in connecting or being coached?
If you think we might be able to work together, reach out to me. Let’s explore opportunities and come up with a plan!