Thor-Erik Gulliksen

Co-Founder

Oslo, Oslo, Norway32 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 30 years of experience in mentoring and coaching.
  • Author of practical guides on entrepreneurship and mentoring.
  • Recognized global thought leader in personal development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Leadership Development and Coaching expert with a focus on mentoring and personal growth.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipManagementPodcastingCoachingMentoringTrainingCareer CounselingWorkshop FacilitationCoordination

Other Skills

Styring av frivillig arbeidAdministrasjonBookingCoaching og mentoringManusskrivingPodcasterProgramlederTema- og episodeutviklingUtvikling av ny virksomhetForedragsholderOpplæring og utviklingForfatterKarriererådgivningArrangere samlinger og workshopsKoordinere

About

Thor-Erik Gulliksen is a leading authority and internationally recognised expert in mentoring, coaching, and personal development — working with leaders, professionals, and organisations who want more than motivation and short-term solutions. With over 30 years of experience across leadership, marketing, education, and professional development, he designs and delivers mentoring programmes that build clarity, judgement, and sustainable performance. His work has empowered thousands of individuals to unlock their potential — not through quick fixes, but through long-term, ethical and relational development. Thor-Erik is the author of Menteebook and Mentorbook, two practical guides on entrepreneurship and mentoring, and the host of The Talk – by Mentorguru, where he explores mentoring, leadership and personal growth through deep, honest conversations. He is known for his engaging workshops, thought-provoking keynotes and his signature blend of insight, humour and practical tools — always balancing support and challenge to create real behavioural change. Recognised as a global thought leader in mentoring, Thor-Erik works nationally and internationally as a mentor, speaker and facilitator. 👉 If this resonates, start with a conversation.

Experience

32 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
8 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
24 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Emcc global

3 roles

Vice President and Co-founder EMCC Norway

May 2024Present · 2 yrs

  • EMCC's vision is to be the "go to" body for mentoring and coaching. With more than 10 000+ members in 85 countries it is a global resource for evidence based coaching and mentoring.

President and co-founder EMCC Norway

Promoted

Jun 2016May 2024 · 7 yrs 11 mos

  • EMCC's vision is to be the "go to" body for mentoring and coaching. With more than 10 000+ members in 85 countries it is a global resource for evidence based coaching and mentoring.
Styring av frivillig arbeidAdministrasjonLeadershipManagement

Board member and co-founder EMCC Norway

May 2014Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • EMCC's vision is to be the "go to" body for mentoring and coaching. With more than 5000 members in 70 countries it is a global resource for evidence based coaching and mentoring.

Mentorguru

2 roles

Podcast Host

Apr 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Dette er ikke bare en podkast, det er et sted for inspirasjon og innsikt.
  • Jeg tar lytteren med på en reise gjennom fascinerende samtaler med gjester som ikke bare har spennende historier å fortelle, men også deler konkrete verktøy og innsikt som kan forandre måten du ser på mentoring, coaching og personlig utvikling.
  • Annenhver uke får lytteren tilgang til tanker og ideer som kan hjelpe deg til å gjøre store grep i ditt eget liv. Her handler det om å finne de små, men kraftfulle, øyeblikkene som kan gjøre deg til en bedre versjon av deg selv.
AdministrasjonBookingCoaching og mentoringManusskrivingPodcasterProgramleder+4

MentorGuru

Aug 1999Present · 26 yrs 9 mos

  • Mentorguru offer programs that help our customers adopt, adjust and profit from challenges. Our offerings of mentoring programs; learning programs; and trainings enable our customer to take our framework and implement successful programs quickly and efficiently.
ForedragsholderCoaching og mentoringOpplæring og utviklingPodcasterForfatterMentoring+1

Mentor-lelo

Mentor President and Co-Founder

Nov 2017Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Lelo is your touch of connection for future sustainable and empowered society, through integration, communication and knowledge exchange.
  • Our aim is to minimize the gap between developed and developing countries through strong mentor leadership programs and certificates.
KoordinereCoordination

Oslo kommune

3 roles

Karriereveileder

Aug 2013Jun 2024 · 10 yrs 10 mos

  • Skal være et ressurs- og kompetansesenter som støtter opp under og supplerer den enkelte skoles arbeid med utdannings- og yrkesveiledning. Er Salg, service og reiseliv sin representant med det som fokus og yrkesfag i helhet.
  • Planlegging og gjennomføring av tiltak knyttet til kompetanseutvikling av rådgivere og lærere innen karrierelæring- og veiledning i alle skoleslag i Oslo (Ungdomsskole, videregående skole og voksenopplæringen).
  • Koordinering av tiltak som skal bidra til at elevene gjør kunnskapsbaserte valg av utdanning og yrke.
  • Styrking av nettverksarbeid mellom ungdomsskole, videregående skole, høyere utdanning og arbeidsliv.

Nettverkskoordinator

Promoted

Aug 2012Aug 2013 · 1 yr

  • Nettverkskoordinator for yrkesfag utdanningen Salg, service og reiseliv (SSR) for alle tre skolene i Oslo som har SSR (Etterstad VGS, Nydalen VGS og Oslo Handelsgymnasium)
KarriererådgivningArrangere samlinger og workshopsCareer CounselingWorkshop Facilitation

Faglærer

Aug 2001Present · 24 yrs 9 mos

  • Teacher in Sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, administration and youth companies.

Norwegian entrepreneurs forum

Chairman of the Board

Mar 2013Oct 2013 · 7 mos · Norway

  • Norwegian Entrepreneur Forum is a non-profit union who work for entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses.

Oslo and akershus university college of applied sciences

Tutor and guest lecture

Oct 2011Jun 2016 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Oslo Area, Norway

  • Tutor for students at teacher education. And Guest lecture within Business Plan, Marketing and Entrepreneurship.

Imt international

Leader HR Management

Aug 2006May 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Responcibel for all programs within personal development, mentoring and coaching. Working also as a coach and a trainer.

Jci (junior chamber international)

2 roles

Senator #66917

Jan 2006Present · 20 yrs 4 mos

  • Got my Senatorship in 2006, JCI wanted to honor my achievements as an outstanding Member for my dedication and contributions to JCI. I am a lifelong honorable member. My Senator #66917.

Executive Vice President Training University

Jan 2006Dec 2006 · 11 mos

  • The purpose of JCI Training shall be to research, design, certify trainers, endorse and conduct training and development courses aligned with the JCI Mission and Vision

Forum for offentlige anskaffelser as

Trainer

Jan 2004Jan 2007 · 3 yrs

  • Forum for Offentlige Anskaffelser is Norways leading company for training within public tenders. The seminars was all over Norway.

Jci oslo

President of The Norwegian Mentoring Program

Oct 1999Sep 2006 · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • I have been instrumental in designing, starting and running this project for JCI Oslo.
  • And also the head trainer for both mentee and mentors.

Spesialbokforlaget as

Product Manager

Aug 1998Jun 2002 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Responsible for the product "Boligloggen" in designing, production, sales and marketing.

Motionskompaniet as

Marketing Manager

Mar 1996Jul 1998 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Marketing and sale of training equipment

Jci norway

Member

Jan 1996Jan 2006 · 10 yrs

  • You can only be a member from 18 to 40 year and therefore I had quit as a member in 2006. But as a Senator I am always an international honored member.

My own company

Trainer and consult

Jan 1994Jun 1998 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Trainer in sales, customer behavior, marketing, entrepreneurship and administration.

Education

Esade

International Marketing

Jan 1991Jan 1991

University of South-Eastern Norway

30 studiepoeng — Karriererådgiverstudiet

Aug 2020Jun 2022

OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

15 studiepoeng — Innovasjonsstudiet

Jan 2017Jan 2018

OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

60 Studiepoeng — Veiledning og Coaching

Aug 2010Jun 2012

Høgskulen Sogn og Fjordane

30 Studiepoeng — Entreprenørskap

Sep 2010Jun 2011

Høyskolen i Buskerud

Praktisk-Pedagogisk Utdanning — Praktisk-Pedagogisk Utdanning

Aug 2003Jun 2005

Universidad Pontificia Comillas

International Marketing

Jan 1992Jan 1992

BI Norwegian Business School

Bachelor — Marketing

Jan 1990Jan 1994

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