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Hi, I'm Luci Gabel
MBA, MA, ACE, ACSM
The world is changing at a record breaking pace.
You need tools for optimal performance that enable you to be calm, creative, confident, a next-level communicator, negotiator and motivator, make your best decisions, take care of yourself, and keep people around you happy.
That's where I help.
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"Luci delivered more than expected, and my expectations were high. When we met for our first session, she engaged quickly and parsed through lots of new and disorganized information to identify and hone in on a critical thread to make quick progress and impact— she cut through a LOT of noise to make our time together beneficial to me; that was impressive."
Christian Hamilton
Founder | Acoustic Orange
What Clients Have Said
"Fresh, new and different.
Exciting and cutting-edge."
"After working with Luci, I eat better, I sleep better, I make better decisions, I make more money, I'm on top of my game, and I'm a better leader overall. I've tripled my income from last year, and it's only April."
Gary Schira
Owner, CEO
MyEnursery: Best Online Live Plants
Working with Luci got me thinking outside the box and led me to taking steps I hadn’t otherwise thought of taking.
As a result, my career opened up to greater promise, more earnings potential, and higher levels of growth than I imagined I might have at this juncture. I’m feeling strong, confident, and excited about my future.
Frank Khan
Program Leadership, Quality, Public Health, Patient Safety Operations
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Luci got me thinking and brainstorming in a way I wasn't used to. The next action I took was a phone call that changed my life.
I was 59 at the time. As a freelance entertainer, I now get work opportunities that the average person would miss out on, and they lead me to uniquely beneficial financial situations.
I live life for these exciting moments.
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Al Sideen
Owner | Caricatures by Alan Sideen
I was experiencing the most difficult challenge of my career with a new boss.
Out of the conversations Luci and I had, I was able to transform the challenge into an opportunity.
Ten months later, that same boss gave me the best performance review I’ve ever received in my entire career.
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I Will Help You:
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Optimize your leadership skills and practices.
Being a successful leader —someone others want to follow— takes more than reading, attending conferences or workshops. It takes practice.
I'll work with you and/or your teams improve and practice the skills necessary to be a good leader today.
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Maintain your edge.
Leaders maintain an edge: to consistently be creative and innovative, make great decisions, communicate. We need to be motivational and inspirational.Â
I'll help you stay at the top of your game.
Hire me for a talk or workshop.
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Create exceptional stamina.
The right personal habits will keep you physically and mentally strong—from your skin to your brain, right down to your DNA. This gives you an incredible advantage and puts you leagues in front of the rest.
One of many things I bring to the table that's different from others is knowledge and experience in health for optimal performance. Read some of the details in my book: Eat to Lead or watch one of my  keynote talks.
About Me
I have years of experience in leadership, physiology, nutrition, and business.Â
I put it all together to help you find your high-performance edge.
I'm a speaker, author, podcast host, and adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine department of Clinical Research and Leadership School of Integrative Medicine.
Not an armchair theorist—I've held leadership positions around the world; in the government and private companies; and I've been an entrepreneur and VC-funded start-up founder.
My work experience spans from hospitals and rehab centers to health clubs and spas.
I've worked with people, coached and trained people, in all types of industries
including but not limited to engineering, technology, landscaping, health & fitness, medicine and entertainment. Â
I've helped individuals become better leaders from all sides—both inner and outward facing.Â
My leadership roles were in 5-star, white-glove, high-profile clubs and spas. This is where I learned how to handle highly-stressful, high-profile situations, motivate others to work well under these conditions.
As a health-professional I helped hundreds of people to overcome illness and injury, gain strength, reverse age-related decline, and become better athletes. At the same time, I was learning how to optimize my own performance through science-backed health and life habits that took me to the next level—made me a better human, and a better leader.
Now I teach others how to do this.Â
In case you're wondering, my knowledge first came from  advanced degrees in business (MBA, Johns Hopkins), and in physiology, nutrition, exercise and genetics (BA, MA, University of Maryland College Park). Then, I went out and got a second education from hard-earned experience.
I've lived and worked internationally:Â New York City; Washington, DC; Honolulu, Hawaii; Silicon Valley;Â Seoul, South Korea; and now Los Angeles. I love traveling and still do, which is why I love this online environment where I can help people anywhere in the world with a good internet connection.
My Education
Johns Hopkins University
- MBA
University of Maryland  College Park
- Master’s in kinesiology, nutrition and genetics
- Four-year degree program in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND credited)
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Binghamton University
- Physical and Psychological Health (Pre-medicine track)
My Certifications
Behavior Change Specialist, ACE
Johns Hopkins Certified Executive Coach
Certified Exercise Physiologist, ACSM
Certified Wellness Coach ACE
Certified Hospitality Supervisor, AH&MA
Front Line Guest Service Training, AH&MA
Motivation and Team Building Training, AH&MA
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I work with clients around the world.
I've been working with clients and students online and in person for my entire career. Working with international communities and white-glove, 5-star, high-profile facilities is where I received my initial training. This led to the high standards from which I help you (and your teams and organization) be at your best.
If you'd like to have the tools that lead to exceptional leadership performance, mental and physical optimal performance, long-term health and well-being  connect with me here.
