Leadership Coaching

Executive Coaching

Become who you know you can be

Leadership Coaching

Executive Coaching

Become who you know you can be

Impactful leaders share a powerful trait: they never stop growing.

These leaders understand that past success doesn't predict future performance. That's why many invest in executive coaching—to transform into the leader they know they can become.

Impactful leaders share a powerful trait: they never stop growing.
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My Approach is Inspired by the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute’s “Head and Heart” Philosophy

Instead of giving prepackaged answers, I partner with clients to find solutions that work for their context and leadership strengths. Through a research-based process of inquiry and dialogue (see graphic), clients move beyond just adding skills to developing a deeper awareness of who they are as leaders.

This process yields not only practical solutions to immediate challenges but also personal transformation for long-term, continuous growth.

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Claudia Lee

Executive Director at Francophone Charter School of Oakland

“David's coaching has been transformative. David understands the challenges that come with my executive responsibilities, is an active listener, and uses innovative techniques to help me stay focused on the big picture."

“David's coaching has been transformative. David understands the challenges that come with my executive responsibilities, is an active listener, and uses innovative techniques to help me stay focused on the big picture."

Claudia Lee

Executive Director at Francophone Charter School of Oakland

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Growth isn't about prescribed solutions, but personalized breakthroughs
Growth isn't about prescribed solutions, but personalized breakthroughs

ILLUSTRATIVE CHALLENGES

CLIENT RESULTS

"I want to take my leadership to the next level"

"I want to take my leadership to the next level"

"I want to take my leadership to the next level"

"David helped me build confidence, refine my leadership skills, and navigate complex situations."

"David helped me build confidence, refine my leadership skills, and navigate complex situations."

"David helped me build confidence, refine my leadership skills, and navigate complex situations."

"I can't find time for strategic thinking"

"I can't find time for strategic thinking"

"I can't find time for strategic thinking"

"He uses innovative techniques to help me stay focused on the big picture."

"He uses innovative techniques to help me stay focused on the big picture."

"He uses innovative techniques to help me stay focused on the big picture."

"My team isn't clicking as a cohesive unit"

"My team isn't clicking as a cohesive unit"

"My team isn't clicking as a cohesive unit"

"David shifted how I approached challenges and worked with my team."

"David shifted how I approached challenges and worked with my team."

"David shifted how I approached challenges and worked with my team."

"I'm stepping into a new role and want to succeed"

"I'm stepping into a new role and want to succeed"

"I'm stepping into a new role and want to succeed"

"He asked great questions to push and reframe my thinking, and gave sage advice when I needed another perspective.”

"He asked great questions to push and reframe my thinking, and gave sage advice when I needed another perspective.”

"I'm leading a change effort and struggling to get traction"

"I'm leading a change effort and struggling to get traction"

"I'm leading a change effort and struggling to get traction"

"Through our partnership, we were able to launch changes with confidence."

"Through our partnership, we were able to launch changes with confidence."

"I want more purpose and fulfilment at work”

"I want more purpose and fulfilment at work”

"I want more purpose and fulfilment at work”

"My development as a leader has flourished."

"My development as a leader has flourished."

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“David helped me during a crucial time in my career at Apple when I was struggling to balance work demands with new fatherhood. Our conversations were immensely valuable in narrowing down key priorities and actionable next steps. David brought genuine curiosity to understand the root causes of my challenges and helped me develop a concrete plan for both my career development and personal growth.”
Shweth Rai

Director of iPhone Product Operations at Apple

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“David helped me during a crucial time in my career at Apple when I was struggling to balance work demands with new fatherhood. Our conversations were immensely valuable in narrowing down key priorities and actionable next steps. David brought genuine curiosity to understand the root causes of my challenges and helped me develop a concrete plan for both my career development and personal growth.”
Shweth Rai

Director of iPhone Product Operations at Apple

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“David helped me during a crucial time in my career at Apple when I was struggling to balance work demands with new fatherhood. Our conversations were immensely valuable in narrowing down key priorities and actionable next steps. David brought genuine curiosity to understand the root causes of my challenges and helped me develop a concrete plan for both my career development and personal growth.”
Shweth Rai

Director of iPhone Product Operations at Apple

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Who I Coach

I coach anyone in the business, government, or social sectors earnestly seeking to be the best leader they can be. For example, I have successfully coached:

C-suite leaders

High-potential VPs, directors, and managers

K-12 board members, superintendents, and leadership teams

Nonprofit executive directors

Elected and appointed government officials

Chiefs of staff

Entrepreneurs and small business owners

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“David was always willing to get into brass tacks when I needed it. I walked away from each session with great feedback, useful resources, and a concrete plan for action. On top of all that, David is fun to work with. He’s incredibly responsive and brings a great sense of humor to the work.”
Elizabeth Dill

Former Chief of Staff at Hartford Public Schools

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“David was always willing to get into brass tacks when I needed it. I walked away from each session with great feedback, useful resources, and a concrete plan for action. On top of all that, David is fun to work with. He’s incredibly responsive and brings a great sense of humor to the work.”
Elizabeth Dill

Former Chief of Staff at Hartford Public Schools

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“David was always willing to get into brass tacks when I needed it. I walked away from each session with great feedback, useful resources, and a concrete plan for action. On top of all that, David is fun to work with. He’s incredibly responsive and brings a great sense of humor to the work.”
Elizabeth Dill

Former Chief of Staff at Hartford Public Schools

What Makes My Approach Different

Deep real-world experience

As a former management consultant, chief of staff, and board member, I have deep experience across the full spectrum of leadership and management challenges. I draw on this lived experience to help clients find solutions that work in practice, not just in theory.

“David understands the challenges that come with my executive responsibilities.”

Down-to-earth partner

Coaching should be enjoyable: it’s an engaging dialogue between partners, not a rote process devoid of humanity. I bring genuine curiosity, care, and humor to coaching sessions.

David is easy to connect with on a personal and professional level. He brings his self, not his ego, to each interaction.”

Down-to-earth partner

Coaching should be enjoyable: it’s an engaging dialogue between partners, not a rote process devoid of humanity. I bring genuine curiosity, care, and humor to coaching sessions.

David is easy to connect with on a personal and professional level. He brings his self, not his ego, to each interaction.”

A path to transformation

I’m an expert at guiding clients to gain deep insight into who they are as leaders and what’s really holding them back. I do this by helping clients slow down, pay attention to what has heart and meaning, then take action grounded in core values and strengths. This approach creates the possibility for fundamentally transforming how clients approach work and life.

"My development as a leader has flourished through our collaborative relationship."

True coaching expertise

Highly effective coaching demands more than executive experience; it is a certified profession, and the most impactful coaches dedicate themselves to the craft. My training at the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute and elsewhere directly benefits my clients. For me, coaching is a professional calling, not a side gig.

“David doesn’t just say he’s a coach. He IS a coach.”

True coaching expertise

Highly effective coaching demands more than executive experience; it is a certified profession, and the most impactful coaches dedicate themselves to the craft. My training at the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute and elsewhere directly benefits my clients. For me, coaching is a professional calling, not a side gig.

“David doesn’t just say he’s a coach. He IS a coach.”

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“David is a supportive coach, creating space to process information and emotions. He has greatly contributed to my personal growth as a leader in strategic thinking, execution, and impact.”
Jenny Lam

Former Board President at San Francisco Unified School District

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“David is a supportive coach, creating space to process information and emotions. He has greatly contributed to my personal growth as a leader in strategic thinking, execution, and impact.”
Jenny Lam

Former Board President at San Francisco Unified School District

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“David is a supportive coach, creating space to process information and emotions. He has greatly contributed to my personal growth as a leader in strategic thinking, execution, and impact.”
Jenny Lam

Former Board President at San Francisco Unified School District

My Coaching Experience

Leadership development has been the main throughline of my career. As a rising and established leader, I dedicated myself to improving my own leadership; this journey continues today. As a coach, I feel deeply called to support others on their journey.

I hold an executive coaching certificate from University of California, Berkeley, and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation. I have coached over 50 individuals.

Leadership development has been the main throughline of my career. As a rising and established leader, I dedicated myself to improving my own leadership; this journey continues today. As a coach, I feel deeply called to support others on their journey.

I hold an executive coaching certificate from University of California, Berkeley, and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation. I have coached over 50 individuals.

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My Coaching Experience

Leadership development has been the main throughline of my career. As a rising and established leader, I dedicated myself to improving my own leadership; this journey continues today. As a coach, I feel deeply called to support others on their journey.

I hold an executive coaching certificate from University of California, Berkeley, and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation. I have coached over 50 individuals.

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