Eric Gunn

About Eric Gunn

Retired senior Navy officer and industry leader, passionate about leading teams with positivity and empowerment. A recognized expert in leading change, especially as it pertains to creating a positive organizational culture. Specific expertise in organizational strategy, small business management, consulting, and leadership coaching. Ready for new challenges in industry in the northern Virginia area or remote/partially remote positions.

Experience

1. President and Founder

   Blue Peak Leadership

   Oct 2022 — Present · Reston, VA, US

   At Blue Peak Leadership, we provide leadership coaching, training, and advising for both executives and emerging leaders. We help organizations achieve leadership excellence through leadership coaching, training, and advising with executives and emerging leaders. With more than three years of delivering these services through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) methodology, we have a demonstrated history of partnering with individuals, teams, and organizations to help them thrive.We work extensively with CEOs and senior executives navigating complexity, scale, and personal growth. But I’ve also seen a widening gap in how organizations prepare their next generation of leaders.Our work centers on:• Executive and emerging-leader coaching (ICF-trained)• Leadership and team training programs• Strategic and cultural advising for senior teams

Education

• U.S. Naval War College

  MA, National Security and Strategic Studies

  2003 — 2006

• Center for Executive Coaching

  Certification, Executive Leadership Coaching

• California State University, Northridge

  MPA, Public Administration

  2000 — 2003

• University of San Diego

  BA, International Relations

  1988 — 1991

• DeMatha Catholic High School

  High School

  1985 — 1987

• Joint Forces Staff College

  JPME Phase II, Joint Planning

  2009 — 2009

Skills

• Government
• Command & Control
• Homeland Security
• Operational Planning
• Maritime Security
• Active Ts/Sci Clearance
• Navy
• Top Secret
• Strategic Planning
• Force Protection
• Interagency Coordination
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Surface Warfare
• Military Liaison
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Policy Analysis
• Policy
• Military Operations
• Dod
• National Security
• Counterterrorism
• Leadership
• Photography
• Defense
• Public Policy
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Experience
• Personnel Supervision
• Government Contracting
• Tactics
• Command
• Security Clearance
• Military
• C4isr
• Joint Military Operations