Gerrit McGowan

Human Performance Coach | Managing Partner

Gestalt

Gerrit McGowan is an entrepreneur, executive, and human performance coach dedicated to helping business leaders perform and feel their best. A former professional whitewater athlete, Gerrit brings a unique perspective on high-performance aging, blending his 25+ years of chasing peak experiences with doctoral research on the psychophysiology of flow states.

As an entrepreneur, Gerrit has founded, advised, and invested in dozens of ventures across technology, health, and sustainability. He is also a writer and podcaster who spends way too much of his time clumsily translating cutting-edge neuroscience, gerontology, and positive psychology into actionable insights for business leaders. Through workshops, trainings, and thought leadership, Gerrit has helped hundreds of business leaders embrace flow, navigate complexity, and unlock their full potential in work and life.