Eric Horwitz: CEO & Founder of GEM Coaching Network
In this episode, Nora sits down with Eric Horwitz, CEO and founder of GEM Coaching Network. With over 21 years of coaching experience and 45 years in business, Eric has mentored leaders at the highest levels at organizations including the White House, Bloomberg, Google, and Vogue.
Eric shares the deeply personal catalyst behind his leap from a corporate HR career at PwC to founding his own practice in 2005. He discusses the identity shift required for entrepreneurship, the challenges of selling yourself as a brand, and the importance of modeling courage for the next generation. From navigating the complexities of executive leadership to launching his community-driven program, The Treasure Chest, and his new coaching app, Compass, Eric explores how to scale a human-centered business in the age of AI.
This conversation is for founders, executive leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to understand the intersection of professional strategy and personal authenticity.
Key Topics:
Building a coaching business from scratch
Transitioning from corporate HR to entrepreneurship
Coaching executives at world-class organizations
Scaling human connection through community programs
Management vs. leadership in the modern workplace
The impact of AI on coaching and work culture
Leading with integrity beyond the bottom line
