Don E.
Don Eash is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and Advanced Certified Team Coach (ACTC) who spent 30+ years as a COO and senior executive at Disney, Universal, and Gateway before bringing that operational credibility to coaching. He has a diagnostic style — he listens for the pattern underneath the presenting issue, names it directly, and helps clients build a practical plan to address it. Leaders and high-performing professionals who work with Don describe him as direct, warm, and genuinely invested — the kind of coach who tells you what no one else will, and makes sure you can actually use it. He specializes in executive transitions, team effectiveness, career pivots, and coaching neurodiverse professionals.
Education & Certifications
- Advanced Certified Team Coach (ACTC) — International Coaching Federation
- Hogan Assessment Certification
- Everything DiSC Certified Facilitator
- Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Certified Facilitator
- Highlands Ability Battery Certified Consultant
- B.A., Management — Gettysburg College
Professional Experience
- Executive Vice President & COO, Gateway Ticketing Systems
- Senior Director, Information Technology, Universal Orlando Resort
- Director, Information Technology, Walt Disney World
- Manager, Data Information Services, WellSpan Healt
Functional Experience
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Industry Experience
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Coaching Expertise
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Primary Professionals Coached
Testimonials and Coaching Highlights
“Don has a way of cutting through the noise and getting to the real issue — fast. I came to coaching thinking I had a communication problem with my team. Within two sessions, Don helped me see that the real issue was how I was showing up in ambiguity. He didn’t just name the pattern — he gave me a practical framework I could use the next day. That shift changed how my entire leadership team operates.”
“I was a strong individual contributor who got promoted into a leadership role and couldn’t figure out why things weren’t clicking. Don helped me see that the skills that got me promoted were actually the habits holding me back. He’s direct without being harsh, and he doesn’t let you stay comfortable. Every session, I walked away with something concrete to work on — not just something to think about.”
“What sets Don apart is that he’s actually done the work. He’s sat in the executive chair, navigated the politics, and made the hard calls. When I described a challenge with my stakeholders, he didn’t just nod — he recognized the dynamic immediately because he’d lived it. That credibility made me trust his feedback in a way I hadn’t with previous coaches. The result: I went from surviving in my role to leading with real clarity and confidence.”