Edward Gifford’s Blog

Dr Edward Gifford

(PhD; M.Ed; M.A; B.A; Dip.Ed, Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace Training; Certificate IV Coaching for Life and Business) – Co-founder and Principal, On-Purpose Life Academy, Life & Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer, Keynote Speaker, Teacher and Business Mentor with Queensland’s SBS Program.

• Originally a background in school teaching, curriculum development and education consulting.
• Lectured in teacher education for 25 years in various Australian Universities.
• MA and PhD from London University.
  Author of several books and numerous international journal articles.
• Co-founder and editor of an International Journal and National Journal.
• Public Speaker in the areas of professional and personal leadership.
• Undertook leadership training with The On-Purpose School for Leaders in the USA.
• Developed a passion for the areas of personal leadership development and training since 1991.
• Life Coaching Certification from The On-Purpose Partners (US) and Future Achievement International.
• Has conducted On-Purpose Programs, corporate training and individual mentoring since 1997.
• President, BNI 2002 (Business Networking International), Gateway Chapter, Brisbane
• Has facilitated a 35 week Personal Leadership Course for Men for five years.
• In 2000 retired as Senior Lecturer from academic life to establish On-Purpose Life Academy.
• Edward has been married to Angela since 1969 and has wide and varied interests including family, music, boating and sport.
• Edward’s Purpose is “Igniting Enthusiasm”