Gary Cahen
5.0
(13)
Gallup-Certified Coach | 25 years of Transforming Leaders
Studied at University of Central Florida
Works at Cahen Ambler
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Gary’s Leadership Coaching Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
100+ people coached for Leadership Coaching
Gary has helped clients get into these companies:
I bring 25 years of experience working as a manager, administrator, faculty member and super-fun mentor at the third largest public university in the US. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, I am passionate about helping individuals and organizations discover their potential and unleash their talents for positive impact. In my primary professional role, I direct health and well- being programs and am responsible for leading a team of over 40 full-time professionals and 450 part-time employees. With 15 years of classroom experience, I have high-level experience working with the leaders of tomorrow with a curriculum focused on research methods, career development and critical thinking. I enjoy being relatable and mixing humor and levity with my real-world experiences. As the founder and owner of a coaching and consulting business, I have worked with a variety of organizations to help build a strengths-based culture. From small businesses to municipalities and non-profit organizations, I provide solutions for career coaching and team building for all levels of employee, from entry-level to executives.
Gary can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
AI Strategy
Change Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Conflict Resolution
Diversity and Inclusion
Emotional Intelligence
Ethical Leadership
Innovation and Creativity
Problem Solving
Team AI Upskilling
Time Management
Gary also coaches for Career Coaching, College, and Master’s Programs. View all.
About Gary
Gary is a Certified Coach through the Gallup Organization and has nearly 25 years of experience working in a variety of roles in higher education as an administrator, manager, leader and faculty member. Gary is an expert facilitator with over 15 years of classroom experience and has been a career advisor for all types of individuals from undergraduate students, graduate students, early stage professionals and experienced leaders. He enjoys being relatable and mixing humor and levity with his diverse, real-world experiences. Gary currently manages the operation of well-being and student success programs for one of the largest public universities in the U.S. Gary is responsible for leading, training and developing over 400 full-time and part-time employees on an annual basis. Gary has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership. He has considerable experience teaching research methods and evidence based evaluation and assessment. His coaching experience ranges from career and leadership coaching to using the Gallup CliftonStrengths tool for those who have previously completed the popular self-assessment. Gary has facilitated workshops for HR Organizational Training & Development groups, a number of small and large non-profits and individuals from a wide variety of industries. Along with his career as an educator, Gary has been heavily involved in the training and development of sports officials. As a retired NCAA division I football official, Gary has been a national leader in the sports industry and has been inducted into two different Halls of Fame. He is proud to have contributed to the development of 6 NBA officials and 2 NFL referees through his organization’s training programs.
Why do I coach?
I became a certified coach because I’m fascinated by what happens when people truly get to know themselves. Self-discovery is like finding the key to a lock you didn’t even realize was holding you back—and once that lock is open, amazing things can happen. Coaching lets me help others figure out who they are, what they want, and how to get there. I’ve spent 25 years working as a mentor, advisor, leader, and manager at a big public university, and honestly, there’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone connect the dots and take that next step in their career (or life). Whether it’s offering a fresh perspective, pointing out an opportunity they hadn’t considered, or just cheering them on, I love being part of those “lightbulb moments.” I have a knack for looking at problems sideways and finding solutions that aren’t immediately obvious. I can’t tell you how often I hear, “Why didn’t I think of that?”—and it never gets old. Those moments are energizing for me and remind me why I do this work. Coaching is my way of helping people see what’s possible, and there’s nothing better than watching them go for it.
Work Experience
Independent Consultant
Cahen Ambler
May 2015 - Present
- Provide team and individual strengths-based coaching to enhance personal and professional development and performance - Develop individualized training workshops based on Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment results, ensuring high levels of engagement - Establish and build relationships with non-profit groups, executives, managers, staff and HR leaders Executive Coaching, Coaching & Mentoring and +2 skills
Title IX Investigator
University of Central Florida
January 2015 - August 2018
Associate Director
University of Central Florida
May 2012 - Present
Hiring Manager
Higher Education, Data Analysis and +19 skills
Football Official
NCAA
August 2011 - November 2015
2015 - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (Division I) 2011 - 2014 - Pioneer League (Division I), Sun Conference
Adjunct Professor
University of Central Florida
August 2008 - Present
Education
University of Central Florida
Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership
2000 - 2002
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
1996 - 2000
13 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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