Parker Gates

Parker Gates is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in coaching, innovation, and design. As the Founder and Performance Coach at The Practice since October 2022, Parker specializes in one-on-one coaching focused on mindfulness, self-inquiry, and health/wellness to help individuals overcome limiting beliefs and achieve their goals. Parker has also served as an Innovation Coach at Stanford University since 2011, guiding executive teams through workshops to foster creative cultures within organizations. Previously, Parker co-founded and held the Chief Creative Officer position at Stoked from January 2012 to February 2021, where the focus was on enhancing innovation capacity for organizations globally. Additional experience includes roles as Designer/Facilitator and IT Director at e+ CancerCare, Owner at AOI Consulting & Services, and Network Administrator at Symbion. Parker holds a degree in Design Thinking from the d. school obtained in 2010.