The Founder – Gandy Budhiman
Trainer | Coach | Pre-Retirement Consultant | Author
Born in a humble family in Banyumas, Central Java, and raised by a mother who never finished school, Gandy Budhiman grew up believing that faith and perseverance could overcome any limitation. By the grace of Lord Jesus, he graduated as a Petroleum Engineer and later earned a Master’s in International Business, beginning a remarkable 31-year career with three American Oil & Gas corporations, Canadian Aluminum corporation, and PGN SAKA, a respected Indonesian state-owned enterprise.
His global experience—from leading projects in Perth, Western Australia, to representing Asia at ARCO America’s $MART BUY Project—built his credibility as a leader who understands both corporate and human dimensions of success.
After retiring in 2018, Gandy dedicated his life to empowering others through GB Empowering, the training and coaching brand of PT Global Asia Energindo. A Certified Leadership Coach, Public Speaking Trainer, and Supply Chain Professional, he also enriched his expertise at Stanford University through the “Planning for the 21st Century Retirement” Program.
Gandy maintains a healthy and active lifestyle through balanced nutrition, regular gym workouts three times a week, and consistent running. On March 8, 2020, he completed the 42.2 km Los Angeles Marathon alongside 27,000 runners from around the world. Now in his mid-60s, Gandy continues to stay fit and energetic without relying on supplements and enjoys sharing his practical health habits when teaching Pre-Retirement Preparation workshop.
As the author of popular book “Ketika Gaji Berhenti, Hidup Harus Berjalan”, Gandy continues to inspire many to see retirement not as an end – but as the beginning of a purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling new chapter in life.
“What is in your hand?” (Exodus 4:2) — a reminder that God has already equipped us to live meaningfully beyond career and age.
To read Gandy’s full inspirational journey and how faith, perseverance, and global experience shaped his calling to empower others,
This book is a vital resource for retirement planning and is frequently gifted to AYTR workshop attendees
