Gail Hurt is a career coach and career and life mentor. She founded Living Authentically in 2006 to help people at all stages of their personal and professional lives—particularly when they find themselves at a crossroad. Her private practice is a culmination of a life-time of study, experience, and a keen sense of empathy and observation. Gail’s goal is to empower men and women to become aware of, and attuned to, their personal and professional values. Gail believes that people can reach their true potential only when their life’s choices are guided by an authentic sense of who they truly are.

Prior to founding Living Authentically, Gail held key leadership positions in information technology businesses. Her leadership and executive career spans over twenty years in a variety of settings—from small privately held companies to Fortune 500 corporations. Her extensive track record includes structuring and implementing multi-million dollar technology projects for both public and private organizations.

Gail has personally experienced many career and life challenges, including being widowed as a young mother, going back to college to complete her BBA and MBA all within four years, establishing herself as a woman executive while it was still uncommon and frequently unaccepted, surviving inflammatory breast cancer, as well as the more common—though often equally difficult—challenges of daily personal and professional life relationships with family, friends and coworkers.

Gail's Coaching/Mentoring Style:  Action and results-oriented; co-creative partnership between coach and clients; focuses on the process of self-discovery; non-judgmental illuminator; asks tough questions; celebrates your small and grand successes.

Certifications:
Professional in Career Management (PCM)

Licensed Wellness Inventory Coach

Like Work Again Coach

Master Practitioner, NLP

Certified Hypnotherapist

Ongoing studies in Group Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Influence and Persuasion