Mark Guterman

Mark Guterman is co-founder and principal of Meaningfulcareers.com, which guides people to meaningful work, and president of G & G Associates, a consulting firm that teaches people how to thrive in the changing workplace. He is also chief coach and program designer for Springboard Forward, a California-based not-for-profit dedicated to providing career development for low-wage workers. Mark teaches in JFK University ’s MA program in Career Development, as well as trains and consults for organizations in various aspects of career management, values-based development, and work/life balance. He has worked with dozens of large and small organizations throughout the United States.

Mark is an author and product developer. His book, Common Sense for Uncommon Times: The Power of Balance in Work, Family, and Personal Life, focuses on the integration of creating success, finding meaning, and renewal. He recently co-authored a book chapter entitled, “Values: A Key to Meaningful Work,” appearing in a revised edition of New Directions in Career Planning and the Workplace. He is also the co-author of ValueSearch, a cross-culturally based process that helps individuals, groups, and organizations determine the values that give meaning to their life and work. In addition, he has created dozens of training and development programs including: At the Cross Roads: Conversations at the Intersection of Work and Meaning; Coming Home: Weaving Together Work, Spirit, and Judaism; and Thriving at Work in the New Millennium.

Over the course of his career, Mark has been Executive Coach for the Growth and Leadership Center , Director of Professional Services for Lee Hecht Harrison, and Career Counselor for JVS. Prior to creating his current work life, he spent 10 years in human resources and store management for Mervyn’s stores. In his last position as Career Development Manager, he designed a comprehensive career development system for employees and managers, consulted on succession planning, and was instrumental in administering their reorganization and outplacement efforts.

Mark holds a BA from UCLA and an MA in Counseling from Sonoma State University. He is a member of several professional organizations and is a frequent speaker to organizations and conferences throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Contact Information:

Email: Mark@MeaningfulCareers.com
Phone: (415) 398-4881 x 356

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