The Integrated Entrepreneur: Thoughts from an Integral Coach by Garth Gibson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR – GARTH GIBSON

Garth Gibson is a Certified Integral Coach® (CfC), holding advanced credentials (CfD & PCC) accredited by New Ventures West (USA), the International Coaching Federation, and the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business The Centre for Coaching. With over three decades of strategic procurement and contract management experience, he has served in senior roles across leading South African firms – Anglo American, Standard Bank, Heineken (formerly Distell who merged with Stellenbosch Farmers Winery), Sanlam, and Santam, managing portfolios exceeding R3 billion and shaping multi-million rand supplier partnerships with entrepreneurs.

Now based in Cape Town, Garth brings this rich corporate grounding into his life and coaching practice, offering a warm, purposeful approach to conversation. He helps individuals find their purpose, break through stagnation and rediscover balance – whether in their personal or professional lives.

An Executive MBA graduate (Henley), with further qualifications in Advanced Purchasing Management (UNISA) and National Diploma in Purchasing (UJ), Garth is committed to guiding clients toward clarity, alignment, and meaningful action. He lives with his wife and adult son, and varies his experiences constantly and has found joy in activities like reading, yoga, cycling, pottery, and staying physically and mentally fit.