Experience
With more than 10 years of sales experience, Gloria Gbemudu brings insights especially from the aviation, telecommunications, and oil and gas industries. Since 2017, Gloria has served as Lead Coach with MarkOwens Coaching and Leadership, working with Fortune 500 and blue chip organizations throughout Nigeria, Europe, and the United States.
Current Role
A Nigeria-based coach, Gloria helps facilitate growth, unlock performance, and build teams. As Lead Coach, she supports clients through significant professional and personal transitions, always with a focus on leadership enhancement. Her approach fosters both strategic thinking and work-life harmony, ensuring each individual discovers their purpose both in career and personal life. She guides clients in honing effective communication abilities and diverse team support skills, which are essential for dynamic corporate landscapes. A visionary leadership and transformation architect, Gloria inspires clients to be passionate about their growth and performance. Gloria’s own life experiences and corporate background inform her coaching philosophy, her empathy for her clients’ needs and goals, and her analytical and strategic thinking.
Educational Background
Gloria holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language from the University of Jos.
Professional Affiliations
Gloria is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). Her service extends to her work on the ICF Foundation’s Counsel of Ambassadors, where she led a team of 20 coaches providing pro bono coaching to the University of Ibadan Leadership team based on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) for Education. Gloria’s team also provided coaching to Teach for Nigeria (TFN), fostering growth among young teachers in rural Nigeria. Passionate about supporting women leaders, Gloria has shared her skills pro bono supporting several organizations with similar ideals, including Women in Management (Business and Public Service); the Micro-Loan Foundation, through a program specifically designed to empower women and alleviate poverty; and a personal effort in support of young Nigerian women in diaspora. Among her many coaching credentials, Gloria is also trained in sales enablement, intelligent leadership, and a range of organization development techniques that foster team performance and excellence.