Gary A. Cohen, CPC

Amy N. Cohen, CPC

Gary is a principal of Forward Action Coaching, LLC. His specialty is working with clients on solutions in business, leadership, career and personal development … all for maximum achievement. With corporate clients, Gary utilizes his more than 25 years as a senior executive and his training as a professional coach to offer an integrated approach, utilizing the best practices in coaching and consulting. The targeted result is for clients to effectively achieve personal, organizational and business objectives. With career coaching clients, Gary works with the client to clarify a new career direction or to develop and implement a career search game plan. Sometimes the coaching issue is one of strategizing a campaign for career advancement in their current organization.

Gary has held several senior management positions in his successful 30-year corporate career. He has worked in several disciplines, including international business, supply chain management, product development, marketing and sales. Gary has served as Executive Vice President of Nuway Distributors, President of Majestic Tool Corporation, President and COO of Bestway Dealer Warehouse, and most recently as Executive Vice President and a member of the executive management group for West Chester Holdings, Inc. Gary has also served on corporate advisory boards and on the Board of Trustees for a non-profit organization.

Gary is currently a faculty member for the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He teaches Introduction to Business, International Business Management, International Supply Chain Management, and Global Marketing. He has also served as adjunct faculty for the Carey School of Business at Johns Hopkins University.

Education
Gary has his B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland and an M.B.A. from Regis University. He has also received an Advanced M.B.A. Certification from the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. As a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Gary received his training from the International Coach Academy, accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). He is also an active member of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) and the American Marketing Association (AMA). Gary is an active member of the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Amy is a principal of Forward Action Coaching, LLC. Her specialty is working with clients as their personal success and strategy coach. Amy’s goal is to help clients identify and align their needs and core values, allowing them to find the balance and harmony in their lives. She works with her clients to create effective strategies for their personal and professional lives, helping them through structure and accountability to reach their goals and dreams. She works closely with her clients as a collaborative partner, outside strategist and confidante.

Amy has personally experienced successful transitions in her own life and is positioned to help clients as they explore changes in their lives and the pursuit of their passions.

Amy spent the first several years of her career as an entrepreneur in the optical industry, specializing in product development, sales and marketing. She worked internationally and resided in Barbados during her time in the optical business.

Education
Amy has her B.A. degree in the double major of Philosophy and Biology from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She also has a minor in Psychology. As a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Amy received her training from the International Coach Academy, accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Amy is an active member of the International Coach Federation (ICF).