Lead with clarity.
Empower with courage.
Build with purpose.
I coach those who make a difference—so they can sustain it.
What You’ll Experience
✅ Deep Connection with Purpose
I coach from a place of genuine care, loyalty, and belief in your potential. Together, we’ll uncover the purpose that fuels your next chapter—and make sure your path reflects it.
✅ Strategic Thinking with Vision
You’ll get more than just support—you’ll get structure. With a background in innovation, storytelling, and leadership, I help you zoom out to see the full system. Then we build a map to navigate it with clarity and courage.
✅ Challenge with Compassion
Coaching with me isn’t about staying comfortable—it’s about growing with integrity. I’ll call out patterns that hold you back and champion bold moves. Expect real conversations. Expect change.
✅ Leadership Without Burnout
Your work matters—but you do too. I help clients move from overfunctioning to intentional leadership. That means developing boundaries and a leadership style that aligns with who you are, not just what others expect.
About
Gordon Paddison
Clients describe me as having an insatiable curiosity and a sense of joy that is inspiring.
I am passionate about individuals who strive to make an impact. I empower clients to discover fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.
My career has been dedicated to innovation. As a studio executive, I created Hollywood's first Internet marketing division and collaborated with Peter Jackson on The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
As the founder and CEO of a creative agency, I worked with the late Professor Stephen Hawking and entertainment partners Netflix, Amazon, Lucasfilm, and Disney.
In my earlier career, I was an actor on Broadway and in regional theaters. I am a member of the Motion Picture Academy and the Television Academy.
Training
International Coaching Federation, Professional Certified Coach
Hudson Institute of Coaching Certification
Gallup Clifton Strengths Certification
The Leadership Circle Certification
I am bound by the ICF Code of Ethics and participate in coach supervision.
Futuristic | Strategic | Positivity | Includer | Maximizer
Testimonials
“Gordon's compassion and keen insight make him standout. He is deeply committed to his clients’ growth. He asks the right questions and provides honest feedback, helping you make real progress. He has repeatedly helped me get “unstuck”—gently prodding me to see things more positively, take action, and direct some of the care I naturally bestow upon others onto myself.
He shows up to every session with an insatiable curiosity and a sense of joy that is inspiring. And he is FUN! He has made a world of difference for me as I navigate leadership challenges (leading and being led), intergenerational challenges, and balancing my work ethic with the modern workforce. I am a more compassionate and insightful leader because of Gordon.”
Heather | Non-Profit Leader | Washington, DC
“Gordon is a delightful person to work with! I started getting insights into myself and my work on Day 1 of our work, a pattern that has continued for the past year we've met. Our sessions together helped me get my nonprofit off the ground, grow my team to more than twenty people, and commit to a regular writing habit (which led to my publishing by the end of the year). His questions and reflections inevitably lead to new learning and ideas, and his joy is contagious. I'm so thankful for the intention, intelligence, and creativity that Gordon brings to our every interaction, and my life and work are better because of our time together.”
Steven | Connect For Animals: Founder | Arlington, Virginia
“I admire Gordon’s generosity—he brings a lifetime of experience into his coaching, not just theory. His gift lies in asking the right questions and giving space for deep reflection. His coaching isn’t just about achievement; it’s about becoming. And I’m still becoming.”
Roza | Entrepreneur | Los Angeles
“Reflecting on the goals I set at the beginning of my experience, I can see that I have grown as a leader in my self-awareness, confidence, and overall ability to execute. Gordon encouraged me to tap into my key strengths but did not hesitate to challenge me to do more when performing below my potential. I appreciated that he was not prescriptive on how I should solve my problems. Instead, he helped me clarify my thoughts and explore solutions.”
Monicah | Sr Product Mgr | Nairobi County, Kenya
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You’ve done the work for others.
Now let’s do the work for you—so your impact is sustainable, authentic, and deeply fulfilling.