Nathan Ott
Co-founder & Chief Polisher at The GC Index
Summary
Founder and strategic visionary: Nathan is the co-founder and a leading public face of The GC Index, credited with driving the organisation's vision to help individuals and teams make measurable, game-changing impact and with building global partner networks. thegcindex+1
Research and author: He has co-authored core GC Index research (including 'The DNA of a Game Changer' and 'The DNA of a Game‑Changing Team') and co-published a coaching book, positioning him as an author and researcher on talent and transformation. thegcindex+2
Public speaker and communicator: Nathan regularly presents the GC Index approach and insights through podcasts, articles, and public events to explain how understanding people's natural ways of creating impact improves team decision-making and reduces burnout. podbean+2
Community-builder and collaborator: He focuses on building accredited practitioner networks (GC Partners and GCologists) and works with partner organisations, while also engaging in charity support roles (e.g., Business Ambassador for Ambitious about Autism). thegcindex+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
The DNA of a Game Changer
Research study identifying characteristics and tendencies of individuals who drive disproportionate value and transformational change (the 'game-changers').
The DNA of a Game‑Changing Team
Study examining the composition and dynamics of teams that deliver sustained, game-changing impact.
Coaching Me, Coaching You (a‑ha)
Book co-published with Dr John Mervyn‑Smith, produced at the request of the GCologist community to support coaching and development aligned with The GC Index.