Services
The work we do together depends on the moment you’re in and what leadership is asking of you now.
I work with founders, CEOs, and senior leaders at moments when leadership needs to evolve. Not because something is broken, but because the stakes have changed. These are points where clearer thinking, steadier presence, and the right kind of partnership make a meaningful difference.
Below are the primary ways clients and I begin working together.
Executive Coaching
When leadership needs to evolve as the stakes rise
As responsibility grows, the role changes. Decisions carry more consequence. Visibility increases. What the work asks of you expands. Executive coaching offers a dedicated space to think clearly, recalibrate how you’re showing up, and decide what matters most now, without having to carry it all alone.
This work spans both the inner and outer dimensions of leadership. We look at mindset, presence, and purpose alongside the practical demands of scale, team dynamics, and strategic decision-making. The focus is not on fixing problems, but on strengthening judgment, steadiness, and effectiveness as the role expands.
I work one-on-one with founders, CEOs, and senior executives as a trusted thinking partner. Drawing on lived experience as a founder, executive, board chair, and longtime operator, I bring both perspective and challenge to the work. Together, we surface what is creating friction, clarify priorities, and translate insight into action you can actually carry forward.
The result is leadership that feels clearer, more grounded, and more sustainable, even as complexity increases.
Twice-monthly sessions, with additional support as needed. Engagements are structured as a monthly retainer and adapted to your rhythm.
Leadership Alignment
When the organization has outgrown the way the team works together
As companies scale, leadership teams often encounter a different kind of complexity. Roles evolve. Stakes rise. Decisions require tighter coordination. Yet the ways leaders communicate, decide, and resolve tension do not always keep pace. Alignment work creates the conditions for a team to move forward together with clarity and trust, rather than sideways or in silos.
This work is for co-founders and executive teams who want to strengthen how they operate together through real conversations that do not fit neatly into regular meetings. We focus on shared priorities, decision-making norms, accountability, and the underlying dynamics that shape how the team shows up when pressure is on.
Through facilitated off-sites, focused sessions, and ongoing support, I help teams name what is present, clarify what is needed, and establish agreements that still hold once everyone is back in the work. The approach is both strategic and human, grounded in the realities of fast-moving organizations where alignment is essential to execution.
The result is a leadership team that communicates more directly, makes better decisions together, and operates with greater coherence as the business grows.
Engagements may include one- to three-day off-sites, mediation or facilitation sessions, and ongoing coaching. Structures are customized based on the needs of the team.
Founder Transitions & Succession
When your role and your relationship to the company are changing
Founder transitions are among the most consequential moments in a company’s life. Whether you are stepping into a new level of leadership, preparing to step back, or planning for succession, these shifts affect not just the business, but how you see yourself, relate to others, and think about what comes next.
This work supports founders as they navigate both the strategic and human dimensions of transition. We focus on what the company needs to thrive beyond you, while also creating space to think clearly about what you want next as a leader, partner, and person. The goal is not to rush change, but to move through it with intention, authorship, and care.
I work closely with founders and, when helpful, their families and leadership teams to plan and move through these transitions thoughtfully. Together, we address continuity, leadership development, decision rights, and legacy, while also attending to the personal recalibration that naturally accompanies redefining your role.
The result is a transition that feels grounded, aligned, and sustainable. One that honors what you have built while creating room for what comes next.
Engagements are typically structured as ongoing coaching relationships, with cadence and scope adapted to the moment.
“I hired David when I was questioning whether to keep going in my career after more than twenty-five years in entertainment. What surprised me most was his blend of professionalism and genuine personal connection. Calm and grounded, but warm in a way that creates real clarity.
With David’s support, I stopped seeing my future as a binary choice and began to recognize the agency I had in shaping what came next. I’d recommend him to executives at career crossroads who want to feel grounded while moving forward with intention.”
“I’ve become a better listener, strengthened my most important relationships, and become more effective in my work. It’s hands-down the best thing I’ve done for myself and for the people around me.”
“David is a rare find. He brings a powerful combination of vision, leadership, and heart. He meets me where I am, while holding a clear, long-term view of my development.”
“David is honest, straightforward, and clear. He keeps his eye firmly on the target, while leaving room to play when it matters. In a world with so much pressure, that balance makes a real difference.”