David D.

About me

David is a professional coach who works with executives in transition. His experience includes managing and delivering global technical certification programs as well as a series of coaching practices for software developers. David helps his clients advance by working with them to focus on what is in their control and letting go of what isn’t. Armed with that awareness, clients take steps to grow both personally and professionally.

Education & Certifications

Masters in Speech Communication, University of Washington
B.A., Speech Communication, University of Washington
The Leadership Circle Coaching Certificate, The Leadership Circle
Insights Discovery Certification, Insights Discovery
Profiles International, (PXT Certified) Profiles International

Professional Experience

Learn about David D’s professional history.

Executive Coach: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Starbucks, University of Washington, IKEA, Weyerhaeuser, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Impinj High Tech
Senior Manager, Partner Development, Microsoft
Account Executive, Startup
Leadership Training Manager, The Boeing Company
Professional Tennis Instructor

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.

Business Development

Customer Success

Marketing

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

Healthcare

Logistics

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.

Productivity

Communication

Management 101

Work-Life-Integration

Role Transition

Primary Professionals Coached

Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions
New Managers at High Growth Startups
Employees at Tech Companies
Engineers Building Their Management Experience
VPs at Established Companies
Leaders in Multinational Companies
Founders and C Level Executives

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

David’s coaching style is to facilitate change by asking thought provoking questions, and giving honest feedback. He also creates a safe space for clients to share any ideas or concerns.

Past clients have said that David is insightful, friendly, open, creative, resourceful, and honest.