David S.

David believes leadership doesn’t have to feel lonely or overwhelming. After decades of leading teams in technology and product development, he now partners with leaders at every level and in organizations of all sizes — from start-ups and nonprofits to Fortune 20 companies — across 7 time zones. His clients include first-time managers, seasoned executives, and C-suite leaders who want to grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose while creating a meaningful impact in their organizations and lives.

David brings a balance of encouragement and healthy challenge to every conversation. Clients often describe his approach as collaborative and energizing. He helps leaders discover fresh perspectives, uncover blind spots, and expand their comfort zones, all while keeping the work grounded, practical, and results-focused. Clients consistently describe David’s coaching as life-changing, energizing, and even brilliant. Many share that conversations with him help them break free from mental “spin cycles,” communicate with greater clarity, make better decisions, and lead with confidence and purpose. Others point to measurable growth in emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and team engagement. Several have also noted that their results ripple beyond the workplace into their personal lives.

Education & Certifications

MBA, Technology Management, Franklin University
BBA, Information Technology, University of Cincinnati
Master Certified Coach (MCC), International Coaching Federation
CVMCC, CoachVille Center for Coaching Mastery
Higher Ground Leadership® Pathfinder, The Secretan Center
Certified Lumina Spark Practitioner, Lumina Learning

Professional Experience

Director Portfolio Management, McGraw-Hill Education
Director PMO, Cardinal Health
Management Consultant, Sophisticated Systems Inc.
Management Consultant, FastSwitch
Technology Program/Project Manager, JP Morgan Chase
Management Consultant, R. Dorsey and Company
Mentor Coach & Instructor, CoachVille Center for Coaching Mastery

Functional Experience

All of our coaches are experienced in supporting a variety of business functions. This coach has personal experience in the following professional fields.

Finance Product Management Program Management Sales Strategy/Planning

Industry Experience

While you may want to have some similarities with your coach you don’t want too much overlap. A coach’s job is to offer you fresh and new perspectives that you may not be exposed to in your current industry or function. Here are the industries the coach most commonly supports.

Consulting Financial Services Pharmaceuticals Professional Services Real Estate Technology

Coaching Expertise

Coaches have wide skill sets and we can’t list them all. Here are a few areas this coach specializes in helping support.

Communication Company Culture Emotional Intelligence Work-Life-Integration

Primary Professionals Coached

Co-Founders at All Stages of Company Growth Employees at Tech Companies Engineers Building Their Management Experience Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions First Time Founders in Growing Companies Founders and C Level Executives International Client Base Leaders in Multinational Companies New Managers at High Growth Startups VPs at Established Companies

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

David’s coaching style blends practical problem-solving with a willingness to help clients expand their comfort zones. He creates a space that is collaborative and deeply encouraging, yet provides the healthy challenge needed for real transformation. Leaders leave sessions with fresh perspectives, concrete next steps, and the confidence to put new ideas into action right away.

“Through our sessions, I’ve gained a significant boost in confidence, empowering me to take on new challenges and pursue my goals with greater conviction. David’s coaching has been an invaluable investment in my professional and personal development. I am now a more effective leader, a more confident individual, and better equipped to handle the challenges that come my way.”

“I appreciate David and his coaching. It’s helping me become better, and it’s a great feeling to get better at something.”