Edward Gifford’s Blog

Dr Edward Gifford

(PhD; M.Ed; M.A; B.A; Dip.Ed) – Co-founder and Principal, On-Purpose Life Academy. Life & Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer, Keynote Speaker, Teacher

• 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 Accreditation from The On-Purpose Partners (US) and Future Achievement International.
• Has conducted On-purpose Programs, corporate training and individual mentoring for the past six years.
• President, BNI 2002 (Business Networking International), Gateway Chapter, Brisbane
• Has runs a 35 week Personal Leadership Course for Men for the past five years.
• In 2000 retired as Senior Lecturer from academic life to establish On-Purpose Life Academy. He has now trained eight Associates (On-Purpose Partners)
• Edward has been married to Angela for 35 years and has wide and varied interests including family, music, boating and sport.
• Edward’s Purpose is “Igniting Enthusiasm”