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Gary Crotaz

Executive Coach | The Unlock Moment Podcast | Henley Coaching Book of the Year | The Coacharium Podcast | Forbes Coaches Council | Chief Coaching Officer, KultraLab | Board Member, Rambert School and Rambert Grades at Gary Crotaz Ltd.

St Albans, United Kingdom

I’m Dr Gary Crotaz, award-winning author of The IDEA Mindset, coach, speaker and podcaster. The IDEA Mindset was awarded Coaching Book of the Year by Henley Business School in 2022.
My podcast The Unlock Moment is a long-form interview podcast about discovering remarkable life and career clarity. To date it has been downloaded over 5,000 times in over 60 countries around the world. Guests range from some of the world’s leading coaches, authors and thought-leaders to entrepreneurs and artists, and my highest-profile guests have over 1 million social media following.
I’m also a co-host of The Coacharium podcast together with US coaches Dana Williams and Wendy Willard. It’s the pocket-sized podcast for leaders who coach, with leadership tips served up in less than 15 minutes.
I’m a sought-after executive coach and speaker, and have worked with senior leaders in the US, UK and Europe at businesses such as Amazon, Bayer and ASOS. I also work with UHNW families on family dynamics.
A doctor, professional dancer, senior retail executive, coach, author and podcaster. When it comes to personal growth and transformation I’ve ticked most of the boxes!
Now I’m motivated to help people discover their own Unlock Moments of remarkable clarity about the path ahead.
My personal mission is to make a difference, to one person or to many, which I accomplish through my coaching, writing, podcasting and speaking work.
In my coaching practice, I specialise in unlocking extraordinary performance in highly-talented people. My work isn’t for the faint-hearted but my clients describe that it delivers remarkable results in self-awareness, empowerment and performance.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: London
Speaking Topics: The Unlock Moment: finding remarkable clarity on the path ahead, The IDEA Mindset: figure out what you want, and how to get it

Gary Crotaz Points
Academic 0
Author 69
Influencer 36
Speaker 0
Entrepreneur 60
Total 165

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Company Information

Company Type: Individual
Media Experience: 3 years
Last Media Interview: 02/06/2022

Areas of Expertise

Culture 31.43
Entrepreneurship 37.57
Future of Work
Leadership 34.50
Management 32.35
Coaching 98.43
Mental Health 30.29
EdTech 33.57

Industry Experience

Higher Education & Research
Professional Services
Retail

Publications

3 Article/Blogs
Forbes: Leadership Lessons From The Dance Floor: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Forbes
February 13, 2023
3 Steps For Combating Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon that happens inside your head, often accompanied by narration by a rather obdurate inner voice. Here are three simple steps to help you get out of your head and into your best self.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Mental Health

Forbes: Why We Should Value A Powerful Question Just As Much As A Great Answer
Forbes
April 15, 2022
Asking powerful questions is an art, and it takes practice. A powerful question is about more than the words you use. It’s in your intent, your awareness, how you listen as well as how you speak. Here are three components of a powerful question to reflect on and practice in your conversations with friends and colleagues.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Culture

Time to dance to a new tune of employee empowerment
Odgers Connect
January 25, 2022
Executive, strategist, advisor and strengths coach Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD is the author of The IDEA Mindset, a new book on how to get what you want from work. Here he explains what employers can do to replace discontent with engagement and wellbeing.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Mental Health

2 Board Memberships
Rambert Grades
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July 01, 2022
Rambert Grades is an Awarding Organisation, recognised by Ofqual, offering a syllabus and examinations in contemporary dance. It is a progressive and inclusive new programme, with the mission to move contemporary dance training forward and to be accessible for people from all backgrounds.

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Tags: Coaching, EdTech, Leadership

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
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June 02, 2019
Gary is an executive coach specialising in high performance leadership and change, formerly Director of Group Strategy for Selfridges Group and Customer Director of Mothercare plc. He is a retired dancesport athlete and coach and represented England on multiple occasions at World and European professional ballroom dancing championships.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Management

1 Book
The IDEA Mindset: Figure Out What You Want from Work, and How to Get It, in 6 Weeks
whitefox
January 13, 2022
The IDEA Mindset is a way of thinking that will lead you towards a deeply fulfilling working life, based around the four core principles of Identity, Direction, Engagement and Authenticity.

I’ve been developing the foundations of a programme that helps people access this mindset for almost 20 years. People who are unhappy in their jobs, people who have lost their sense of purpose, people who are striving for ambitious goals or are just wondering what to do next. People just like you.

Over the course of six fun, intensive weeks, you will gain a profound understanding of your natural strengths. You will design a working life that enables you to reach your fullest potential, that excites you every day and delivers on what you need from your work – emotionally, logistically and everything in between – and you’ll draw up a clear and comprehensive plan for how to get there. Finally, and most importantly, you will access the confidence, clarity and calm that comes with knowing where you’re going, and why: your IDEA Mindset.

This is your chance to change your life. Grasp it with both hands!

‘The approach of The IDEA Mindset frees and focuses your thinking about where to go and how to get there.’
VICKI SATO, PHD
RETIRED PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT PRACTICE, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

‘The IDEA Mindset provides clear step-by-step guidance that will take you from being successful to being significant. With its emphasis on authenticity, it also teaches us how we can lead with kindness, humility and compassion. This is truly a book that feels like a cheerleader when your career goals seem crazy or out of reach.’
PINKY LILANI CBE DL
CHAIRMAN OF THE WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PROGRAMME

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Tags: Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

12 Media Interviews
2022 Business of Coaching Special (Extended Edition)
The Coaching Inn
November 09, 2022
How do new coaches get work? The best way to find out is to ask them! In this extended Business of Coaching Special, Claire Pedrick MCC talks with 6 very different people about what they are learning on the way. They have all qualified from coaching training in the last 1-2 years.

Sarah Brooks is a university lecturer and a coach in the career space
Sarah Clein was in the public sector befoew she became a coach with knackered women
Gary Crotaz is an executive coach with an unusual career path
Mayuri Hargest started coaching part-time and had a baby
Gayle Hudson does a lot of associate work
Caroline Tapken describes herself as a traveller and a chameleon
Later in the year, Claire will talk with some more new coaches about how they find their first 50 hours of coaching.

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Tags: Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

S5 Ep4 Dr Gary Crotaz - Where Does Your Energy Come From?
Workjoy Jam
October 03, 2022
Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD is something of an expert in career change, having trained as a doctor, worked in science, strategy consulting and senior corporate leadership, and travelled the world as a professional ballroom dancer. These days he's an executive and mindset coach and has coached clients in more than 15 countries, specialising in activating their unique talents and strengths to achieve ambitious personal and professional goals. The IDEA Mindset is his tried-and-tested blueprint for designing your own dream career, developed from what Gary learned on his own fascinating journey to career fulfilment. Gary lives in the UK with his wife, Mildred and their fluffy dogs, Mochi and Beansprout.

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Tags: Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

As Told By Nomads with Tayo Rockson: Unlocking Your IDEA Mindset
As Told By Nomads
March 23, 2022
In this episode I speak with Dr. Gary Crotaz, Gallup Certified Coach and author of, "IDEA Mindset: Figure Out What You Want from Work and How to Get It In 6 Weeks," whose wakeup call was completing a long medical training and a PhD only to discover that it was not the career he was meant to do. Seen as 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, specializing in activating their talents and strengths to achieve ambitious personal and professional goals.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Management

Gary Crotaz, who is executive and mindset coach and author.
Absolute Business Mindset
February 28, 2022
This is a podcast where I talk to my guests about their journey to success. We talk about their education, experience, current business, and future endeavours.

A feature length episode with Gary Crotaz, who is executive and mindset coach and author.

Gary’s first career was in medicine, where he became a respiratory doctor. While he was doing his final exams, he searched for a role in management consultancy.

Gary’s second career was a tough, starting at the bottom after 8 years as a student doctor. Gary built a successful business career while balancing a professional career as a ballroom dancer.

We talk about Gary’s new book called IDEA Mindset which has been inspired by his career and coaching. He talks about the importance of being a great leader and believe in your career.

This is a fascinating conversation; I hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Tags: Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Ep - 301 Dr. Gary Crotaz
My Wakeup Call
February 20, 2022
In this episode I speak with Dr. Gary Crotaz, Gallup Certified Coach and author of, "IDEA Mindset: Figure Out What You Want from Work and How to Get It In 6 Weeks," whose wakeup call was completing a long medical training and a PhD only to discover that it was not the career he was meant to do.

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Tags: Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

How to reset your career in six weeks
The Telegraph
February 06, 2022
Life coach and author Gary Crotaz reveals the key lessons on how to change the path of your career, without actually changing your job

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Management

FOMOndays: How To Build An IDEA Mindset
FOMO Sapiens
January 10, 2022
This is FOMOnday, the snackable companion to FOMO Sapiens that starts your week with hot takes, life hacks, listener mail, and even some FOMO therapy.

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Tags: Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Don't Quit Your Day Job
A Happy Head Podcast
January 03, 2022
Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD is something of an expert in career change, having trained as a doctor, worked in science, strategy consulting and senior corporate leadership, and travelled the world as a professional ballroom dancer.

These days he's an executive and mindset coach and has coached clients in more than 15 countries, specialising in activating their unique talents and strengths to achieve ambitious personal and professional goals.

The IDEA Mindset is his tried-and-tested blueprint for designing your dream career, developed from what Gary learned on his own fascinating journey to career fulfilment.

Gary lives in the UK with his wife, Mildred, and their fluffy dogs, Mochi and Beansprout.

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Tags: Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

She's Just A Dancer: The IDEA Mindset
She's Just A Dancer
November 30, 2021
We are joined today by Gary Crotaz PhD who talks about his new book The IDEA Mindset- a book that takes you on a journey to discover your perfect work life. What drives you? What are your real priorities and what is your true work identity like? Find out today as we chat to a brilliant man who has had a most diverse and fascinating career path. Did we mention that he was a professional ballroom dancer? No? Well, he most certainly isn't Just A Dancer!

The Idea Mindset is available on pre-order on Amazon and will be out 13th January 2022

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Tags: Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Ep.7 - Designing your dream career, with Dr. Gary Crotaz
Open Mic Marketing Podcast
November 26, 2021
In this episode, Brett Sammels speaks to Dr. Gary Crotaz – author of The IDEA Mindset. This revolutionary thought-process framework looks at reflecting on what values drive your choices, and how you can shape the course of your career, and life, into a future that you love. Dr Crotaz also delves into the drivers of engagement for companies and where businesses can realign their purpose to create a more authentic, high retention workforce.

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Tags: Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

The Great Retirement
The Sunday Times
November 21, 2021
The rebounding economy is crying out for more than a million staff, but the pandemic has inspired a wave of mid-career workers to take stock of their lives and quit the rat race. How can they be lured back?

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Management

Dominate Your Day: How to Develop Powerful Partnerships
Dominate Your Day
July 09, 2021
In this episode of Dominate Your Day, Dana speaks with Dr. Gary Crotaz, an executive coach specializing in high-performance leadership and change, and one of c.200 Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches in the UK, along with the professional ballroom dancing pair Nazar Batih and Mariko Cantley.

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Tags: Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

2 Podcasts
The Coacharium
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June 17, 2022
Join experienced leaders and coaches Dana Williams, Dr Gary Crotaz and Wendy Willard in the Coacharium, where coaches go to grow. It's the pocket-sized podcast for leaders who coach to gain skills and confidence. We break down big questions into tips, tricks and answers you can put into action straight away as you develop yourself as a leader. Tune in, get inspired and discover how Dana, Gary and Wendy's corporate and coaching experience has helped thousands of leaders to transform and grow. Whether you're an experienced leader, a budding entrepreneur, have a coaching side-hustle or trying to bring more coaching into your leadership style, you'll find an episode of the Coacharium that will bring you enlightenment and clarity.

Welcome to the Coacharium!

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Management

The Unlock Moment
Gary Crotaz Ltd.
March 07, 2022
I’m a coach, author and expert in personal and professional change and growth – I’ve done my fair share of career changes from doctor to executive to professional ballroom dancer.

The Unlock Moment is that flash of remarkable clarity when you suddenly know the right path ahead. In this podcast, I’ll be meeting and learning about people who have accomplished great things or brought about significant change in their life. We’ll be finding out what inspired them, how they got through the hard times and what they learned along the way that they can share with you.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Management

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