Gary V

Gary Van Gundy Jr.

Coach • ZZP

May 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

About Me I retired in 2025 after more than 40 years leading restaurant and hospitality operations. Throughout my career, I had the privilege of working alongside some outstanding leaders—and I learned something from every one of them. I also learned a lot about myself. I genuinely enjoyed working. In fact, it's fair to say I was a workaholic. For years, I believed working harder was the answer. It took me decades to understand that the real answer was learning how to lead better, work smarter, and create more time for myself. That journey changed the way I approached leadership. I developed the soft skills that made me more effective—not just as a leader, but as a person: ✓ Communication ✓ Interpersonal relationships ✓ Conflict resolution ✓ Planning & organization ✓ Accountability ✓ Emotional intelligence ✓ Productivity & time management The better I became at these skills, the more productive I became. I was able to improve the quality and output of my work while reducing some of the stress that came with constantly trying to do more. That is what I want to share with you. My coaching is built around practical leadership and soft skills you can actually use—not theory, motivation, or a one-size-fits-all formula. Whether you're a business owner, manager, emerging leader, or simply someone who wants to become more effective at work without allowing work to consume your life, I'll help you identify the skills and habits that can make the biggest difference. I've spent more than four decades learning these lessons the long way. My goal is to help you learn them faster. Better skills can lead to better work. Better work can create more time. And more time can create a better life. Let's work on that together.