Dr. Gary Goh

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Dr. Gary Goh
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Born
Boon Ho Gary Goh

(1962-11-26) November 26, 1962 (age 63)
Singapore
NationalityAustralian
CitizenshipAustralia
Alma mater
  • Victoria University
  • University of Dubuque
  • City and Guilds of London Institute
  • Singapore Polytechnic
Occupation
Spouse(s)Jasmine Koh
Websitegarygoh.com.au

Dr. Goh is a prolific author, having penned 15 books on education, business and motivational skills.[1][2][3][4][5]

Various universities worldwide, including SABI University, South-West State University, and California International Business University, have honored him with honorary professorships and Emeritus titles. In 2002, he was appointed as a Justice of the Peace of Queensland, Australia, by the Department of Justice and Attorney General.[6][7]

Early life and education

Dr. Goh was born on November 26, 1962, in Singapore. Following his father's sudden passing due to illness, Dr. Goh faced early challenges in his life. He attended Rangoon Road Secondary School and completed his Cambridge General Certificate of Education.

Dr. Goh graduated with a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic and a Full Technological Certificate in Electrical Engineering from the City and Guilds of London Institute, U.K., in 1983. Continuing his studies in the United States, Dr. Goh obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dubuque, Iowa, in 1990. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Management from Victoria University in 2014 and completed his Doctor in Business Administration in 2002.

Career

Dr. Goh started his career in 1985 and has since amassed extensive experience working across diverse industries in Australia and Singapore, including auditing, accounting, aviation, construction, defense, engineering, healthcare, hospitality, vocational and educational training, higher education, legal, police, security, telecommunications, procurement and contract management, transport and logistics, and various Australian Federal and State government departments which include Civil Aviation Safety Authority, State Solicitor’s Office, Department of Justice, Department of Education and Training, Health Support Services, Department of Health, Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia Police Force.[8] Notable organisations include M1 Limited, CWT Group of Companies, MAE Engineering Limited, National University Hospital Limited, National University of Singapore.

The Department of Justice and Attorney General, Queensland Government, Australia, appointed Dr. Goh as Justice of the Peace in December 2002.[9][10]

From 2007 to 2019, Dr. Goh held various leadership positions and served on the board of several organizations, including Australian Corporate Consultants, Australian Certificated Auditors Agency, Australian Quality Training Consultants Pty Ltd, Australian Institute of Certified Practicing Trainers Ltd, Australian Institute of Trainers and Assessors, Certified Management Consultants Pty Ltd, Making Business Work, National Institute of Australia Pty Ltd, Australian LifeSkills College, Institute of Mindfulness, and Study Tour International.[11][12][13]

Goh is known for developing innovative learning programs such as the Australian LifeSkills program, Create a Successful Life program, Discovering Your True Self program, Happiness@Work program, Mind Power program, Mindfulness Communication, Positive Thinking program, and Employability Skills program.[14][15][16][17][18]

In 2013, Dr. Goh joined the Marr Mooditj Training Aboriginal Corporation in Western Australia to improve the quality of education and training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in remote communities.[19] His efforts led to the organization winning the National Australian Training Awards and the Western Australia Small Training Provider of the Year awards.[20][21][22]

Since 2015, Dr. Goh has been developing programs to support at-risk learners at The Federation of Western Australian Police and Community Youth Centres, Inc.[23][24][25][26]

Dr. Goh is an acclaimed author. His debut publication, "Applied MBA Management by Application," was published by Dorrance Publishing Company in 2007. Since then he has published 15 books on education, motivational skills, business and personal development.[1]

Academic Career

Dr Goh has lectured postgraduate and undergraduate degree, diploma programs in the following institutions to impart his skills and knowledge, work experience to learners.[27]

  • James Cook University
  • Charles Sturt University
  • La Trobe University
  • University of Southern Queensland
  • Open University
  • Singapore Institute of Management University
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences
  • Singapore Polytechnic

Professional memberships and certifications

  • Principal Auditor (Quality Management System), Chartered Quality Institute, U.K.
  • Lead Auditor (Quality Management System), Exemplar Global, U.S.A.
  • Fellow, Chartered Management Institute, U.K.
  • Fellow and Chartered Marketer, Chartered Institute of Marketing, U.K.
  • Fellow, Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management
  • Member, Institute of Public Accountants, Australia

Bibliography

  • Applied MBA Management by Application (2007)[28][29]
  • Life Lessons (2017)
  • Business Mantra (2018)
  • Mind Power: Unlock the Power of the Human Mind (2018)
  • Live a Life (2018)
  • Health, Wealth and Happiness (2018)
  • Fit for Life (2020)
  • Success for Life (2020)
  • MBA Express (2020)
  • Awakening the Mind (2020)
  • Laughter Cures (2020)
  • Moral Short Stories (2020)
  • Life in a Nutshell (2020)
  • Close Encounter In The Corporate World (2023)
  • Study Skills (2024)[30]

Awards and recognitions

  • In 2012, the Australian Institute of Certified Practising Trainers awarded Dr. Goh an honorary fellowship.
  • In 2014, he received an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree from California International Business University.
  • In 2015, Dr. Goh received an Honorary Doctor of Education degree from South-West State University.
  • In 2016, SABI University in France credited Dr. Goh with an honorary professorship and the title Emeritus.

Personal life

Dr. Goh resides in Perth, Western Australia, with his wife, Jasmine Koh, whom he married on September 1, 1995. The couple relocated to Australia in May 2000.

Gallery

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In the media

                 

Reviews and Ratings

Publications and References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Emeritus Professor Gary Goh: books, biography, latest update". Amazon.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. ↑ "Professor Gary Goh Talks About His Teaching Philosophy as an Author, Educator & Entrepreneur in the Education and Training Industry". Benzinga. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  3. ↑ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  4. ↑ "Opinion: Practical Tips to Keep Your Employees Motivated". www.theeducatoronline.com. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "Good practices to retain good employees | theHRD". theHRDIRECTOR. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  6. ↑ "How to engage the seven types of learners". www.theeducatoronline.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  7. ↑ "Professor Gary Goh Talks About His Teaching Philosophy as an Author, Educator & Entrepreneur in the Education and Training Industry – US Share Markets". news.ussharemarkets.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "Ten tips for effective communication". www.theeducatoronline.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  9. ↑ "Eight training and development practice tips". www.theeducatoronline.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  10. ↑ "Professor Gary Goh Talks About His Teaching Philosophy as an Author, Educator & Entrepreneur in the Education and Training Industry – Faridabad Online Journal". www.faridabadonlinejournal.in. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  11. ↑ "Gary Goh talks about his journey from Singapore to Australia to become a leading entrepreneur and author | ABNewswire". www.abnewswire.com. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  12. ↑ "Professor Gary Goh shares his experience and honorary recognition as an author, lifeskills motivational speaker and entrepreneur – New York Chronicle". newyork-chronicle.com. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
  13. ↑ "Opinion: 10 tips for a successful lifestyle". www.theeducatoronline.com. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  14. ↑ "Professor Gary Goh shares his experience and honorary recognition as an author, lifeskills motivational speaker and entrepreneur | ABNewswire". www.abnewswire.com. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  15. ↑ "Gary Goh talks about his journey from Singapore to Australia to become a leading entrepreneur and author – US Share Markets". news.ussharemarkets.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  16. ↑ "Opinion: 7 Tips for Inspirational Trainers". www.theeducatoronline.com. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  17. ↑ "Good practices to retain good employees". www.theeducatoronline.com. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  18. ↑ "Would you recognise a toxic workplace when you saw one? | theHRD". theHRDIRECTOR. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  19. ↑ "Professor Gary Goh Talks About His Teaching Philosophy as an Author, Educator & Entrepreneur in the Education and Training Industry – World Share Market Live". news.worldsharemarketlive.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  20. ↑ "Emeritus Professor Gary Goh Shares His Views on Life-Skills Education and Training for Individuals". EIN News. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  21. ↑ "Emeritus-professor-gary-goh-explains-how-educators-can-use-a-participants". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  22. ↑ "How to keep talent in tough times: Effective Communication & Leadership". theHRDIRECTOR. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  23. ↑ "Emeritus Professor Gary Goh Shares His Views on Life-Skills Education and Training for Individuals". www.einpresswire.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  24. ↑ "Gary Goh talks about his journey from Singapore to Australia to become a leading entrepreneur and author – Pennysylvania Magazine". www.pennsylvania-magazine.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  25. ↑ Goh, Emeritus Professor Gary (22 August 2019). "Tips for a meaningful life | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  26. ↑ "Emeritus Professor Gary Goh (27 August 2019) Educational Research Reporter". www.educationalresearchreporter.com. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  27. ↑ "Tips for dealing with a toxic work environment". www.theeducatoronline.com. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  28. ↑ "Applied MBA Boon Gary Goh". amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  29. ↑ "Applied MBA Emeritus Professor Gary". amazon.com. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  30. ↑ "Study Skills". amazon. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  31. ↑ Goh, Gary (18 September 2024). "What Does a Successful Life Mean to You?". NewsBreak. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  32. ↑ Project, The Good Men (10 November 2024). "Working With Your Emotions". Change Becomes You. Retrieved 15 January 2026.

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