Ep 7: Gary Cole: A Listening Life

Ask anyone who knows Gary Cole in the coaching community and they’ll tell you about a warm, generous and collaborative soul who’ll help anyone he can, in every way he can.

I’m sure his clients would also feel his fantastic support, both in the organisations he serves as founder and leader of the successful team at Archipelo Coaching, and with the individuals he still loves to coach. This is someone who’s a heart-led leader with a big commercial background.

Gary was launching his consultancy at a similar time to me, so I’ve loved following his journey. An early cup of coffee at a coaching conference gave me the chance to get to know Gary a little – and what a privilege it is. Like me, Gary had a previous sales leadership career, so this conversation allows me to explore some of the ways that that background serves him today. Gary was head of online sales for telegraph.co.uk and online sales director at itv.com, so he knows all about launches, commercial strategy and building high performing cultures.

And then in wonderful balance, Gary also has undertaken the study and understanding of Conscious Leadership and Zen Buddhism which helps clients understand the value of vulnerability, courage and life purpose.

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