ABOUT JEFF THOREN
Jeff's Biography
Jeff Thoren, DVM, ACC founded Gifted Leaders, LLC in 2005.
His personal mission is to empower individuals and to transform organizations by emphasizing effective
leadership and nurturing a positive and inspiring team culture.
This
passion for leadership and effective organizational culture has developed over a
26-year professional career including experience in both private and corporate
sectors. An International
Coach Federation (ICF) certified coach trained at the Adler School of Professional Coaching, Jeff
has a strong interest in liberating personal and organizational potential, particularly through
coaching relationships with individuals and teams.
Jeff is an editorial advisory board member for Exceptional Veterinary Team
as well as a regular contributor of articles on leadership and coaching. He is
a group facilitator and presenter for the American Veterinary Medical
Association (AVMA) Veterinary Leadership Experience and is a regular speaker and
workshop facilitator for veterinary organizations including: Veterinary
Specialists in Private Practice, the Veterinary Management Group, the North
American Veterinary Conference, the Wild West Veterinary Conference, and the
American Association of Feline Practitioners.
A graduate of Washington State University with a bachelor's degree in Veterinary
Science (1981) and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (1984), Dr. Thoren
worked as an associate veterinarian in small animal practice in western
Washington from 1984-87. In 1987, he left private practice to serve as a
Professional Service Representative with Hill's Pet Nutrition. He stayed with
Hill's until 1994 when he joined Novartis Animal Health as the Regional
Technical Manager for the Pacific Sales Region before moving to
Greensboro
,
NC
as Associate Manager of
Professional Services in 1995. He became Manager of Professional Services in
1998.
From
October 2000 through June 2005, Jeff served as the Director of
Professional Recruitment and Development for Pet’s Choice, Inc., a family of
46 community veterinary hospitals and specialty practices in five U.S. States.
His primary goal there was to help transform Pet’s Choice into an employer
of choice within the veterinary profession.
Jeff’s
Unique Qualities:
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Enthusiastic
and imaginative.
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Known
for creative, innovative thinking.
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Sees
future possibilities, has insight and long-range vision.
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Excels
at building trust, influencing others, and developing professional
relationships.
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Enjoys
coaching and teaching, helping people to develop their potential.
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Demonstrates
focus and commitment.
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Enjoys
learning, considering new ideas, reading and writing.
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Wants
to make a significant contribution and to have a purpose beyond a paycheck.
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Described
by Pet’s Choice senior executive as “the conscience” of the
organization providing direction and balance to the system.
Jeff
lives in sunny Chandler, AZ.
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