Jeff Thoren, DVM, PCC, BCC is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Communication at Midwestern University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, AZ. He is also the founder of Gifted Leaders, LLC, an established executive and team coaching company based in Phoenix, AZ.

As a creative, independent thinker, Jeff brings new ideas, novel approaches, and unconventional solutions to both individuals and organizations. Prior to operating his own company, Jeff worked for small businesses as well as mid-size and multinational corporations. He has experience with various organizational functions including sales & marketing, technical support, customer service, research & development, and human resources. He’s served on multi-disciplinary teams working on initiatives ranging from product development to strategic planning and cultural change.

Jeff is committed to building engaging and innovative workplace cultures. He understands the mindset required to effectively lead and influence others in a business environment that is increasingly uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. His goal is to accelerate the shift from traditional hierarchical leadership (where a few leaders at the top exert control) to collective leadership (where leadership emerges as a collective capacity from everyone).

He has worked with a wide range of leaders from veterinary practice owners to executive level leaders in multinational companies and has coaching/consulting experience in a variety of industries including veterinary medicine, healthcare, management consulting, construction, architecture, biotechnology, insurance, and semiconductor manufacturing.

A graduate of Washington State University (DVM), Jeff received his coach training through the Adler School of Professional Coaching and is certified through both the International Coach Federation (PCC) and Center for Credentialing & Education (BCC). He is also a founding member of the Extraordinary Teams Partnership, a learning community committed to creating the next level of teaming where personal transformation is the rule instead of the exception.