Gael Bevan

I come from a diverse background, with roots in New Zealand, UK and the United States. Prior to starting my Executive Coaching Practice, I gained experience in talent management, marketing, account management, and sales acquisitions within Fortune 500 companies, and co-founded two successful businesses.

After four years of running my practice in the UK, my husband convinced me to move to New York, where I was based for sixteen years until we moved to California three years ago. During this time, I have honed my skills in remote/virtual coaching to better serve my clients with multicultural teams across multiple countries and time zones.

With over 20 years of experience, I have helped develop leaders of virtual multicultural teams, guided professionals seeking career transitions, and empowered individuals to develop greater self-confidence and communication skills. Additionally, I enjoy giving back to the community by volunteering my skills to support future leaders in the non-profit sector.

My passion for learning and personal growth led me to accept an invitation to join the Advisory board for the “Design Thinking Program” at UCR. I also co-ran a successful coaching program for high school students and have coached a young entrepreneur who won the New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year award.

As a guide with WorldMentor, I collaborated on the development of coaching programs for mentors in Fortune 500 companies who mentor college students. In my free time, I love to explore my passion for street photography and spend time with family, often at the beach.

"Gael is a leader in her work as an Executive Coach, which is a critical factor for being effective. She has an unusually deep mix of knowledge of people and business. It allows her to blend coaching an executive and a team in the context of the business. Gael's process for coaching the person permits her to stay with and go deep with the person without raising hindrance or personal resistance. Her deep knowledge of business, organizational and industries gives her credibility for the client to engage fully. Lastly, her personal integrity and ethics create a safe and trusting environment for the coaching relationship.

- Len Rothman – President, Leadership@Work