What people say

I have relied on Gillian to be my sounding board for decades — first, as a peer in the C-suite, and then as an advisor when I started my own company. She has an unmatched pairing of head and heart; she blends a keen intellect with deep empathy, intuition and love. She walks the walk of bringing your true self to every context, and she draws out authenticity and joy from everyone around her.

Working with Gillian has been one of the most impactful experiences in my leadership journey. She brings a rare combination of deep technical insight, strategic thinking, and human-centered perspective that transforms every conversation into something meaningful. With Gillian, you don't just talk through challenges, you unlock entirely new ways of seeing them. Her ability to ask the right questions, create space for honest reflection, and guide thoughtful ideation has consistently helped me navigate complex decisions across technology, team dynamics, and leadership with greater clarity and confidence. What sets Gillian apart is the trust she builds so naturally and the way she meets you exactly where you are, while still challenging you to grow. She approaches coaching and consulting with a depth of care, curiosity, and intention that makes you feel both supported and stretched. Whether I'm working through a tough leadership moment, shaping a new idea, or rethinking how technology can better serve people, Gillian is someone I turn to again and again. If you're looking for a partner who blends insight, empathy, and innovation in a way that truly elevates your thinking and impact, Gillian is exactly that.

I first met Gillian nearly twenty years ago, when we were both nominated for awards in our business peer organization. At the time, it was just ten minutes of small talk — pleasant, brief, unremarkable on the surface. I had no idea those ten minutes would become the beginning of one of the most meaningful connections of my life. Gillian is a true visionary — not in the overused, corporate buzzword sense, but in the rare, deeply human way. She sees people, situations, and the world with a clarity that spans every dimension: spiritual, personal, professional, political, and even the subtle spaces that don't have names. Her insight isn't loud or performative; it's steady, intuitive, and profoundly grounding. There have been countless moments when I was in the thick of a challenge — overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply lost — and she would reach out as if she had sensed a shift in the air. It always felt like I had lit the Bat-Signal without realizing it. And every time, she arrived with exactly what I needed: perspective, calm, and a way of untangling the knots I couldn't see through. What makes Gillian extraordinary is her ability to hold the whole picture at once — every angle, every thread, every emotional undercurrent — and gently guide you toward clarity. She doesn't just offer advice; she offers understanding. With her vision comes a deep compassion, and with that compassion comes a calm that feels like an anchor in the roughest waters. She is the steady presence you want beside you when the seas are uncertain and the depths feel overwhelming. And I'm grateful, every day, that a simple conversation two decades ago grew into a connection that has shaped my life in ways I never could have predicted.

I've worked with Gillian on several initiatives. Her technical knowledge is deep and wide, and what makes her even more impressive is her strategic thinking, innovative approach, and ability to solve complex problems. These qualities are a rare combination in my experience, yet as I worked with Gillian and got to know her better, I was equally impressed by her humanity, collaboration, sense of humor, and overall leadership qualities. Gillian is an established leader in the legal technology arena. Her technical expertise, balanced with her business and leadership acumen are matchless attributes every organization can greatly benefit from.

I've found Gillian to be a truly inspirational and empathetic leader. Her knowledge of the tech landscape and ability to make it more accessible to practitioners, her analytical mind capable of diagnosing both systemic and tactical issues and designing elegant solutions spotlights a rare combination of skills. Added to that, her general perspective on situations and operations which enable creative problem solving and inspirational redesign of systems and processes brings the best out in those fortunate enough to collaborate in her space. Her advice and insight are valued by those of us who know her.

I have had the pleasure of working with Gillian for several years now on multiple workflow and technology projects. I have always been impressed by Gillian's diligence in not only understanding the technical aspects of a solution, but more importantly understanding the end user experience, and how the solution will have a positive impact on workflows from their perspective. Gillian does an outstanding job of keeping informed with trends, having a clear vision, and cutting through the hype to find pragmatic solutions that will drive end-user adoption. On top of all of that, she is a caring person who makes working on project together truly enjoyable.

Gillian is a consummate professional and a visionary technologist. She has the capacity to identify specific inadequacies within a framework and ensure they're rectified before becoming a more significant challenge whilst also maintaining an enterprise approach to achieving the goals she sets for herself and her team. A thorough professional who I very much look forward to working with again in future and who I would certainly recommend as an asset to any organisation.

I have had the pleasure of working with Gillian these past few years. She is truly a visionary, but also one who strives to provide enabling technologies. She has been an integral reason for the success of our solutions at her firm and constantly challenges us to do better. She is passionate, articulate and a delight to know. I look forward to every opportunity to work with Gillian on any new initiative she brings forth.

I have known and worked with Gillian for nearly a decade, and I can honestly say she is one of those people that "gets it." Gillian truly understands the overall business goals, and her strength lies in strategically applying modern day IT solutions to effectively achieve those goals. Her knowledge of the industry and her leadership in building strong and informed teams are a true advantage in today's market.

I had the great benefit and pleasure to work for Gillian for over five years. She was one of the first people to take a chance on me at an early stage in my career, and I have been incredibly fortunate to have learned from someone so well respected in the legal technology field. I can speak honestly, and say that I have never met or worked with another person who displays the emotional intelligence, empathy, and care for her team as Gillian. She is kind and direct in equal measure, and any individual or organization is benefited from her vision, advice, and insight.

Gillian has been an amazing mentor for the past two years and she has provided invaluable support and guidance to me in my leadership journey. Her capacity for kindness is boundless. Around her, I am the best possible version of myself. I am always in awe of her mindfulness, selflessness and compassion. The world needs more leaders like Gillian.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Gillian Power as her executive coach in the EMBA program at the UMKC Bloch School of Management. Gillian has a deep set of professional experiences and interests which consistently makes personal and professional conversations with Gillian rich with insight and interest. She brings this insight combined with leadership experience and a coaching mentality to her relationships and work. She is a strategic thinker and a problem solver. This combination of attributes along with a deep skillset and great sense of humor makes her an ideal executive, leader, professional problem solver, and friend.

It didn't take long for me to understand that Gillian was the smartest person in any room she entered. But as impressive as that is, her intellect is not her defining characteristic. Gillian has a deep and genuine care for people. She is moved to help others find a better version of themselves, and she delights in taking the time to understand your essence and your motivation. When you pair uncommon empathy with unmatched intellect, you find a Venn diagram overlap with a very small crowd and Gillian at the center. In every conversation I've had with her, she dives deeper and makes connections about the human experience that only become visible to me once she illuminates them. If you're at a crossroads in your work, your thinking, or your life, she's who I'd call first.

In our time working together during the Executive MBA program at UMKC, Gillian quickly became a trusted and highly respected colleague and friend. During this time I directly observed and experienced the value, passion, and energy she brings to a team or project. Her value as a leader or team member is due not only to her technical aptitude but also her approach to solving a problem, working with people, and driving a solution to completion. She provides unique and deep insight and her intellectual curiosity raises the bar for any colleague or team she engages with.

Through all of the heated debates and challenging projects in our two years with the EMBA program, Gillian always stood out as a thought leader. It is true that with EMBA you learn as much, if not more, from your classmates as from the faculty. Gillian was the one to contribute to our learning the most, whatever the subject of study. Besides critical thinking and breadth of knowledge, she also demonstrated impeccable leadership skill and dedication, always going the extra mile to ensure whatever we produced was of the utmost quality.

It is rare that I run across people that can truly challenge my conventions, professionally and personally, and do that in a way that results in immense growth to myself and a relationship of great respect going forward. That is what Gillian does and is to me. She brings forth an amazing blend of acumen, depth of experience, unique thought and eloquent communication that raises the bar for those around her.

Gillian is easily one of the most intelligent people I have ever encountered. But she's much more than that. Not only does she quickly grasp situations, but she has a rare talent of applying a holistic view to achieving the best solution to any problem. It's this combination of strategic, analytical ability and innovative, creative thinking that sets her apart.

Gillian possesses a rare depth of knowledge across a wide range of disciplines, along with an exceptional ability to recognize the underlying patterns and connections between them. She consistently sees what others miss — often identifying the true root cause of a problem in places no one else is even looking. What makes her perspective so powerful is that it is not purely intellectual. It is grounded in lived experience. She has faced both the beauty and the pain of life directly, with honesty and courage, and has allowed those experiences to shape and deepen her understanding rather than close her off. Because of this, she brings a level of insight, compassion, and authenticity that cannot be taught from theory alone. Gillian has an extraordinary ability to help others reduce suffering, not through simplistic answers or rigid frameworks, but through deeply nuanced understanding. She does not approach people with a one-size-fits-all methodology. Instead, she remains open, curious, and responsive to the unique complexity of each person and situation. She is highly skilled at working within ambiguity and gray areas, helping people navigate challenges with both wisdom and humanity. She is someone who has truly done the work herself, and that gives her guidance a depth and credibility that is immediately felt by those around her.

What I appreciated the most is how Gillian explained things in a way that never felt like a simple "good or bad" argument. Instead, she made it feel much more grounded and practical—looking at how these issues affect cost, how they impact people, and what organizations are actually trying to achieve in terms of outcomes. In a corporate setting, she was clear that technology issues can bring real value, whether that's improving efficiency or supporting better decision-making. At the same time, she was just as honest about the limitations—especially when it comes to the human side of work. Things like judgment, creativity, and context are still deeply human and can't really be replicated in the same way. Overall, it helped me step back and see it less as a debate and more as a balance. It's really about weighing tradeoffs—cost savings, the role and experience of people, and the outcomes you ultimately want to deliver in the workplace.

Over the past 20 years, I've had the opportunity to work with and reconnect intermittently with Gillian during different stages of my personal and professional life. Each time, her guidance has helped me cut through what I call my "jumbo thoughts" — the overwhelming mental noise, over analysis, and anxiety that can make decisions feel impossible. She has a unique ability to bring clarity, perspective, and grounded insight that transforms confusion into concrete actions I can take. What I value most is that her coaching never feels formulaic — it is targeted at my abilities, personality and competencies. This means I know I can take action based on our conversations. She listens deeply, challenges gently but honestly, and helps create a space where focus and self-awareness emerge. Through our interactions, I've been able to move from anxiety and indecision toward greater confidence, purpose, and alignment with what truly matters. Her help has had a lasting impact on how I approach career advancement, leadership, personal growth, and life itself.