Partners and Alliances

I have had the great fortune of working with some outstanding partners who have been great sources of inspiration and information for my work:

Gary Selick, Ph.D.

With a career spanning clinical psychology, engineering management and business strategy, Gary Selick Ph.D. brings practicality to managing complex processes.  He is well known for removing the “psycho-babble” from managing change.  His processes enable people to create and sustain unprecedented success.  It is all about turning principles into practice.

Gary’s approach comes from 25 years of working closely with thousands of leaders of Fortune 50, Inc 500 and start-up companies across four continents.  He held senior leadership HR and Operations positions at Ford during its turnaround in the 1980s and at Raychem, known as one of the “50 Best Places to Work”.
The leaders he works with guide teams in technology, consumer goods, finance and manufacturing to accelerate the capture of new markets, successfully deliver complex projects, complete business transitions and orchestrate solid partnerships.

His consulting practice includes work with organizations that build computing power (Motorola, Intel, Applied Materials and LSI Logic), communicate and protect us (Ameritech, Boeing, JDSU, L3, Loral, and TE Connectivity), gain control over our health and wellbeing (Blue Cross, First Health and Roche) as well as empower and delight us (Electronic Arts, Beringer-Blass and eBay).  Respected and trusted as a thought leader and change agent, he focuses on achieving organizational alignment and integration as well as executive impact.  His style blends pragmatics with an infectious spirit.

When not consulting, Gary loves playing music (can wield a mean Fender Telecaster, has served on the Golden Gate Blues Society Board and is in a country rock band), traveling with his family, engaging in dialogue and relaxing on almost any body of water…or any combination of them.

Gillian Khoo, Ph.D.

Gillian brings over 20 years of corporate and global coaching and consulting experience to her work with executive teams.  She partners closely with clients as they implement innovative strategies, lead transformative change, improve team performance, and accelerate business results.  What is unique about Gillian is her candor and compassion.   Her “refreshing honesty and vulnerability” invites senior leaders to explore and embody critical qualities such as leadership presence and authenticity.

Some of her clients include Google, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, Symantec Corporation, BlueCoat Security, Capital One Financial, Space Systems Loral, Deutsche Bank, T-Mobile USA, the Los Angeles Small Business Development Network (SBDC), Matson Navigation, the California State Automotive Association, the Asian Women’s Shelter, Pfizer Inc., Providence Health Care, Matson Navigation, and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

Gillian holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from Colorado State University.  She has a unique background in executive assessment (pre-hire and promotion), global leadership development, succession planning, and organizational transformation. An industry leader, Gillian was President of PCMA Northern California (Professional Coaches, Mentors, and Advisors) in 2009 and 2010.  She has completed two marathons, rafted Class 4 rapids in Costa Rica, climbed Mount Kailash in Tibet (18,000ft) and is training for her third triathlon.

Katharine Boschkoff

Katharine's motto is "Powerful Leaders, Purposful Lives". She has spent her career building organizations and has advised, coached and mentored CEOs and their leadership teams in over 75 start-up technology companies. As a VP of Marketing, founder of two companies, and consultant to many more, she has developed a pragmatic, real-world sense of what works and why.

Known for her direct approach and candid style, Katharine listens deeply, considers thoughtfully, and provides clients with counsel that integrates strategic thinking with the day-to-day reality of what is needed to lead an organization.  Ultimately her clients learn how to create a compelling vision and engage their organization in a way that truly fosters innovation. 

Past and present clients include:  Cisco, Juniper Networks, Hewlett Packard, Peoplesoft, Siebel, UTI, WebEx, ACI, Ceridian, Microsoft, NASA, Stanford University Hospital and University of CA at Santa Cruz.

Katharine holds an M.Sc from the London School of Economics and a BA cum laude from Smith College. She received additional training in organizational change and leadership practices through the NeuroLeadership Institute and New Ventures West.

One of Katharine’s greatest joys is passing on her knowledge though teaching and workshops. She conducts corporate training workshops and is an educator at Presidio Graduate School MBA in Sustainability, the Kauffman Institute, and the Hult International Business School.

An endurance cyclist and master’s level swimmer, Katharine believes in continuously enhancing both her physical and mental abilities. She lives outside of San Francisco, California with her husband, son, daughter and two Tibetan terriers.