Leading starts with waking up each day, looking in the mirror, and saying - "It's up to me and I can make a difference!"
- Gary P. Kooper 


The mission of Kooper Leadership Academy is to engage the hearts and minds of individuals, empowering them to consider the value they bring to themselves and others on a daily basis.


No matter where you are in life, every person has the power to lead through their thoughts, words, and actions.


Leading starts with waking up each day, looking in the mirror, and saying, "It's up to me and I can make a difference."

Services

From leadership based safety training to individual performance coaching, Kooper Leadership Academy wants to help you gain the tools for effective leadership.

Workshops
Two-hour long workshops are designed to assist learners in developing communication and listening skills, how to lead others, and how to achieve personal excellence.
Testimonials
Gary Kooper is an outstanding trainer, motivator, and developer of people through the Kooper Leadership Academy workshops. His ability to tailor the right mix of topics to the specific needs of organizations makes him a dynamic and effective coach for everyone in the room. We look forward to continuing a long-term partnership with Mr. Kooper at Coker University.
Dr. Andy Burkemper Coker University
Gary has been able to help me think through different personal and business situations based on his experience. Our conversations are always thoughtful and thought provoking.
Personal Coaching Client
The Kooper Leadership Academy has truly led to the start of amazing changes within both my professional and personal life, as Mr. Kooper has inspired a new understanding of time management and goal setting. He sets such a magnificent example of true leadership and achievement that I wish to acquire in my own life. His energy and positive attitude are most inspiring and impactful.
Jessica Sports Early Childhood Education Major, Wiggins School of Education, Coker University
The Coker University Center for Diversity, Interfaith and Inclusion Education is proud to partner with the Kooper Leadership Academy. The KLA experience meets students where they are and guides them through a reflective journey that develops their ability to assess their interests, explore their career passion, and make commitments. Thanks to KLA, students develop their career self-awareness and the tools that lead to a successful transition from student to the next phase of their career path.
Darlene Small. M.Ed. Coker University
Mr. Kooper motivates me to prioritize my goals and maximize my potential. His principles relate to everyone who ever wanted to know how to be the best version of him/herself and to accomplish more than he/she thought was possible. His message is easy to follow and personally apply.
Janice Kiser Assistant Professor of Education, Supervising Professor for Student Teachers, Wiggins School of Education, Coker University
Mr. Kooper is an inspiring person to listen to. He always wants to help all individuals that he works with in some way. After having conversations or lessons with him, you will leave with inspiration and new ideas on how to be a leader. His positive attitude will encourage you to better yourself as a leader.
Ally Cassidy Early Childhood Education Major, Wiggins School of Education, Coker University

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