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title: Catherine Gillings
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## **Catherine Gillings**

**Leadership and Culture**

> Midstream, Downstream, Upstream, Clean Tech
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> United States, Canada, Europe, Africa

 

1. What is your profession? Or if you are retired, what was your profession?

Principal Consultant - Talent Management and Executive Coaching

2. What are your areas of expertise?

Midstream 

Downstream

Upstream: Corporate Development, Commercial

3. Current employer:

Me

4. Previous employers:

 

TechnipFMC, FMC Technologies Inc, CGG Veritas, Veritas DGC Inc.

5. How did you end up in the Energy Industry?

The first drawing I remember my dad doing for me was of an oil rig - I was 5. He worked for an oil company and I think that very early imprint was significant. My first real job was with equipment manufacturer VETCO which gave me a chance to learn about the oil and gas business. I later worked for a seismic company and TechnipFMC before setting up my own business.  

6. Why do you like working with Start-Ups?

Large organizations offer amazing solutions and create too much administration. Start ups are a breath of fresh air! New ideas flourish and risks are taken without the angst of red tape and endless meetings. Coaching offers leaders of Start-Ups a way to explore different ideas about their own leadership and organizations in a supportive and confidential environment. It's energizing to spend time with people who are driven to make the world a better place!

> ## Okay, now for some fun things about Catherine…

7. What are three of your interests outside of work?

- Meeting interesting people - from CEO's to students to those starting a new business, people with a mission are engaging and insightful.
- Riding my bicycle, when possible on a beach.
- Learning how to paint. I am enthusiastic.

8.  What are your top 3 accomplishments (personal or professional)?  Don’t be shy!  Give ‘em to us.

- Getting into University. I had obstacles but this ended up being a first in my family.
- Receiving an offer to work in my dream job, in the USA, in the Energy industry - I took it!
- Creating and running a Start-Up.

9.  If I were a superhero, my superpower would be               .

Using my special powers to ensure every child would be off to a great start!

10. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a                 when I grew up.

5 is very young - I think I wanted to have nice clothes. By 10 it was definitely a career!!

11. If I weren't so damn good at what I do now, I'd probably be                 .

An author and speaker

12.  My favorite song is               by            .

The first album I bought was Hotel California! That weird song is still a favorite.

13.  If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd          .

Cooperative

14.  The best piece of advice I've ever been given is                              .

When I would get scared as a kid my dad would say - "Come on, gather up your brave." I often think of that when brave seems a bit lacking!