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Dr.
Gary Goh
Emeritus Professor[1]

Professor Gary Goh
Native name 吴文河
Born Boon Ho Gary Goh
November 26, 1962 (1962-11-26) (age 61)
Singapore
Residence Perth, Western Australia]], Australia
Nationality Australian
Citizenship Australia
Education Doctor of Business Administration
Alma mater Victoria University
University of Dubuque
City and Guilds of London Institute
Singapore Polytechnic
Occupation Author, educator, entrepreneur
Home town Singapore
Spouse Jasmine Koh
Website
Official website

Boon Ho Gary Goh (born 26 November, 1962) is an author, educator, entrepreneur and writer based in Perth, Western Australia.[2][3][4] He has authored thirteen books since 2007. Goh has also received multiple honorary professorship and Emeritus titles from various universities around the world including SABI University, South-West State University and California International Business University.[5][6][7] In 2002, Department of Justice and Attorney-General (Queensland) and Government of Queensland appointed Goh the Justice of the Peace of Queensland, Australia.[8][9][10][11]

Biography

Goh was born in 1962, in Singapore, to Singaporean parents. His father was a clerical worker and his mother was a house wife. Goh financed most part of his education while working part time because his father died due to a chronic condition during Goh's early teenage years.[12] He attended Rangoon Road Secondary School where he completed his studies for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education.[13] Goh received his Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic. He also attended City and Guilds of London Institute where he received his Full Technological Certificate in Electrical Engineering in 1983.[14] In 1990, Goh graduated from University of Dubuque with a Master of Business Administration degree. Goh received his Doctor of Business Administration degree as well as Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Victoria University in 2002 and 2014 respectively.[13][4][15][16][17][18]

Goh started his professional career as an instructor in the early 1980s, in Dubuque, Iowa, to finance his university education.[13] He has held positions of Executive Director and Consultant of multiple government and non-governmental organizations including Australian Corporate Consultants, Australian Certificated Auditors Agency, Department of Health (Australia), Australian Quality Training Consultants, Department of Education and Training (Australia), Australian Institute of Certified Practising Trainers, Police Department and Civil Aviation Safety Authority.[19][9] Goh has also held important offices at Australian Institute of Trainers and Assessors, Certified Management Consultants, National Institute of Australia, Australian LifeSkills College, Institute of Mindfulness and Study Tour International.[8][3][20] During 1990s, Goh has been among the Senior Management Team of major companies of Singapore including CWT Limited, M1 Limited, MAE Engineering and National University Hospital.[21][22] Between 2013 and 2016, Goh worked to raise the quality of education among Indigenous Australian students while working with Marr Mooditj Training Inc.[22] In 2014, with Goh's involvement, the institution was bestowed with the National Australian Training Award as well as the Western Australia Small Training Provider of the Year Award.[23][24]

Goh is a pioneer in the field of life skills-based education in Australia.[25] He has developed life and social skills programs such as The Australian LifeSkills, Create a successful life, Discovering your true self, Happiness@Work, Mind Power and others.[5] In 2015, Goh worked with The Federation of Western Australian Police and Community Youth Centers Inc. in evolving the development skill programs for the cops and learners at risk.[21][15][26][27]

In 2007, Goh authored, Applied MBA Management by Application. The book was published by Pennsylvania-based publishing company, Dorrance Publishing Company. His second book, Life Lessons was published by Rose Dog Books in 2017. Life Lessons is a motivational skill development book based on life skills. By mid-2019, Goh published six books on business and motivational skill development.[28][29]

In 2012, the Australian Institute of Certified Practising Trainers awarded Goh the Honorary fellowship for his contribution in the education and business field.[3] In 2014, Goh was awarded with Honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree by California International Business University. In 2015, South-West State University recognized Goh's work in global education and awarded him with Honorary Doctor of Education degree. France-based SABI University awarded Goh with honorary professorship as well as Emeritus title in 2016 for his contribution in business education.[13][30]

Publications

Bibliography

  • Goh, Gary (July 1992). "Successful Lifestyle". Fission (Singapore Polytechnic) Graduates Guild (MCI (P) No: 191/10/90). 
  • Goh, Gary (July 1993). "My successful lifestyle". View (M.I.T.A. (P) No: 242/6/92). 
  • Goh, Gary (January 1994). "Making a relationship last". View 2-1 (M.I.T.A. (P) No: 242/6/92). 
  • Goh, Gary (June 1995). "Living without conflicts". Jen Chen Buddhist Digest (M.I.T.A. (P) No: 093/05/94). 
  • Goh, Gary (July 1996). "Training for the future". Insight (M.I.T.A. (P) No: 121/05/96). 
  • Goh, Gary (July 2001). "Application of Foam Fractionation in Aquaculture – A Special section on water re-use and recirculation Hatchery International". South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (ISSN: 1498–136X). 
  • Goh, Gary (August 2001). "Application of Foam Fractionation in Aquaculture". Austasia Aquaculture Australia (ISSN: 0818–552). 
  • Goh, Gary (22nd August 2019). “Tips for a meaningful life”. New Straits Times, Malaysia[31][32]
  • Goh, Gary (24th September 2019). “How to engage the seven types of learners” The Educator Online, Australia.[33]
  • Goh, Gary (18th February 2020). “Eight training and development practice tips” The Educator Online, Australia.[34]
  • Goh, Gary (16th April 2020). “Ten tips for effective communication” The Educator Online, Australia.[35]

References

  1. "Emeritus Professor and Honorary Doctor of Education Degree Award". https://www.aicpt.org.au/media/HONORARY%20DOCTOR%20OF%20EDUCATION%20DEGREE%20AWARD.pdf. 
  2. "Boon Ho Gary Goh lectured postgraduate and undergraduate degree programs in universities, diploma and certificate programs in polytechnics". Australia Quality Training Consultants. https://www.aqtc.net.au/profiles.htm. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Owner of three training and management consulting organisations in Australia.". Australian Institute of Certified Practising Trainers. https://www.aicpt.org.au/G_Goh.html. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Honored by accredited universities and government bodies including SABI University, South-West State University and California International Business University". https://www.kobo.com/ph/en/ebook/health-wealth-and-happiness-1. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Working as Business Owner, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and Consultant in diverse industries". http://rosedogbookstore.com/mind-power/. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  6. "Confirmation of Honorary Doctor of Education Degree (Honorary Causa)". http://www.aicpt.org.au/media/AICPT/7.%20Award%20letter%20from%20Southwest%20State%20University.pdf. 
  7. "California International Business University Honorary Doctorates". http://www.aicpt.org.au/media/AICPT/9.%20California%20International%20Business%20University%20Year%202014%20website%20media%20news.pdf. 
  8. 8.0 8.1 "National Institute of Australia – Academic Board". http://www.nia.edu.au/Academic_Board.html. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  9. 9.0 9.1 "Appointed Justice of Peace (Qualified) by the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Queensland Government in Australi". http://www.instituteofmindfulness.org.au/Facilitator.html. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  10. "Queensland Government - Justice of Peace and Commission for declaration act 1993". http://www.aicpt.org.au/media/AICPT/1.%20Justice%20of%20Peace-Queensland%20State%20Government%20in%20Australia.jpg. 
  11. "Gary Goh". everipedia.org. https://everipedia.org/wiki/lang_en/gary-goh. Retrieved 28 July 2020. 
  12. "Gary Goh talks about his journey from Singapore to Australia to become a leading entrepreneur and author – Nebraska News Desk". http://www.nebraskanewsdesk.com/news/story/158334/gary-goh-talks-about-his-journey-from-singapore-to-australia-to-become-a-leading-entrepreneur-and-author.html. 
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 "Biography of Professor (Dr) Boon Ho Gary Goh". Biography of Professor (Dr) Boon Ho Gary Goh. https://www.garygoh.com.au/biography.html. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  14. Professor Gary Goh shares his experience and honorary recognition as an author, lifeskills motivational speaker and entrepreneur Finance News World August 2019
  15. 15.0 15.1 "Gary Goh talks about his journey from Singapore to Australia to become a leading entrepreneur and author – ABNewswire". https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/gary-goh-talks-about-his-journey-from-singapore-to-australia-to-become-a-leading-entrepreneur-and-author_403996.html. 
  16. Honorary Professor award by SABI University, France in Year 2016, Honorary Doctor of Education degree by Southwest State University in Year 2016 California News Reporter August 2019
  17. An Australian author, educator, and entrepreneur who helps people and the community in lifeskills education and training Weny News Retrieved 30 October 2019
  18. "GARY GOH TALKS ABOUT HIS JOURNEY FROM SINGAPORE TO AUSTRALIA TO BECOME A LEADING ENTREPRENEUR AND AUTHOR". abnewswire.com. https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/gary-goh-talks-about-his-journey-from-singapore-to-australia-to-become-a-leading-entrepreneur-and-author_403996.html. Retrieved 28 July 2020. 
  19. "External Lead Auditor and Training Consultant to Australian Government Training Authorities, Australian Government Departments, Higher Education Institutions". Australia Quality Training Consultants. https://www.aqtc.net.au/profiles.htm. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  20. "Honorary Fellow Award by Austalian Institute of Certified Practising Trainers". http://www.aicpt.org.au/media/AICPT/8.%20Honorary%20Fellow%20award%20by%20Australian%20Institute%20of%20Certified%20Practising%20Trainers.jpg. 
  21. 21.0 21.1 "Australian Corporate Consultants – ACC". http://acc.associates/consultant.html. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  22. 22.0 22.1 "Australian Lifeskills – A Welcome Message". http://www.australianlifeskills.com.au/Directors.html. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  23. Bamford, Dan (18 November 2016). "Marr Mooditj Training Inc". https://www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au/finalists/marr-mooditj-training-inc. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  24. "PROFESSOR GARY GOH SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE AND HONORARY RECOGNITION AS AN AUTHOR, LIFESKILLS MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND ENTREPRENEUR". abnewswire.com. https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/professor-gary-goh-shares-his-experience-and-honorary-recognition-as-an-author-lifeskills-motivational-speaker-and-entrepreneur_420527.html. Retrieved 28 July 2020. 
  25. "Life-Skills Education and Training for Individuals - KLKN-TV: News, Weather and Sports for Lincoln, NE; KLKNTV.com". https://www.klkntv.com/story/40970139/emeritus-professor-gary-goh-shares-his-views-on-life-skills-education-and-training-for-individuals. 
  26. "Emeritus Professor Gary Goh on Daily Herald". http://finance.dailyherald.com/dailyherald/news/read/38764487/. 
  27. "Emeritus Professor Gary Goh Shares His Views on Life-Skills Education and Training for Individuals". einnews.com. https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/494742742/emeritus-professor-gary-goh-shares-his-views-on-life-skills-education-and-training-for-individuals. Retrieved 28 July 2020. 
  28. "Published author Emeritus Professor Gary Goh". Books by Gary Goh. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Emeritus-Professor-Gary-Goh/e/B07R68RG2W%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share. Retrieved 4 June 2019. 
  29. Professor Gary Goh Talks About His Teaching Philosophy as an Author, Educator & Entrepreneur in the Education and Training Industry Pristine Report Retrieved 30 October 2019
  30. "Emeritus Professor (Dr) Goh has been awarded the Honorary Professor (Professor Honoris Causa) in recognition of his extensive international academic and professional accomplishments". https://www.aicpt.org.au/media/Professor_Honoris_Causa.pdf. 
  31. Tips for a Meaningful Life by Gary Goh New Straits Times
  32. "PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines.". https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/new-straits-times/20190823/282033328851624. 
  33. "How to engage the seven types of learners". https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/how-to-engage-the-seven-types-of-learners/266625. 
  34. "Eight training and development practice tips". https://www.theeducatoronline.com/he/news/eight-training-and-development-practice-tips/270029. 
  35. "Ten tips for effective communication". https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/ten-tips-for-effective-communication/270928. 

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