Where to start? First, there is a reason why David has such great reviews... he's awesome! David and I met through mutual friends (an ex-client of his) a few years ago, while I was living in San Diego. I had been in a period of transition and was struggling to pick a direction in which to move forward. I had worked in corporate America for 20+ years doing something I was great at, but that was consuming my life. There was no balance and something was missing. I knew that I wanted something different, but had no idea what that would be. I reached out to David for coaching. He and I had some very interesting, thought provoking (and often hilarious) conversations that helped me to better determine how to find some balance and what the missing link might be. After talking about likes and dislikes, values and interests we were able to strategize action steps to get me moving forward. David was able to bring assumptions and behaviors I was not even conscious of, into my awareness, without judgment. His clarity of purpose (helping me get back on track) and compassion were just what I needed. I ultimately opted to leave the San Diego area to be with family. David helped me formulate the transition plan, though I was now clear in purpose, the next steps were daunting. Not only was David able to coach me on getting clear about what I wanted, where my passions, values, skills and interests all intersected, his project management background was invaluable as I prepared for the next steps, teaching me how to manage the overwhelm, one small step at a time. I made the move and took a management contract with Microsoft, in Seattle. Eventually, I opened my own marketing consultancy, as a direct result of the clarity and confidence I gained from my coaching with David. As human beings, we are always learning and evolving, so from time to time, when I feel I need a "clarity tune up", I still reach out to David. With all the other coaches out there, the unique combination of David's knowledge and skills paired with his compassion and sometimes "kick in the pants" attitude are unparalleled and I couldn't be happier with the results I get with his support. read more

My life has changed greatly for the better ever since David and began working together. About 18 months ago I realized that I needed help getting my life on track. I had everything I used to think I wanted and should've felt ecstatic, but I felt unhappy. I was way ahead of schedule in terms of my own expectations of job, income and status, but still not happy or satisfied with my life. David helped me reassess where I was and how to work towards a life I wanted to live in the future. He did an amazing job of getting me to focus and find what's really important to me in the midst of a crazy workweek and helped me identify the things in my life that were having negative effects on my happiness. For the first time since I can remember, I feel like I am on track and I'm headed towards a life that I will be fulfilling. My social life is amazing and my confidence at an all time high. I have had 2 promotions at work in last 18 month with a pay raise of over $10,000, international travel, received a national outstanding performance award, and am getting a huge amount of recognition for my recent achievements. Most importantly, I am happy with the balance I have struck in life and I love it. With David's help, insights, and life experiences, I'm happier than ever. I'm still working hard and putting in long hours at work but I am also taking the time for myself to explore what truly makes me happy. By pushing me to explore and enjoy the things in life that make me happy and eliminated the drags on my happiness I now I have a life that feels much more balanced. I can honestly say that without David, I would be nowhere near where I am today. Thank you so much David! read more

Working with David has been wonderfully life-changing. I originally came to him because I needed urgent direction and clarity with my brand new business. Deep down though, I knew I had to desperately overcome some fears and/or act on them even while fearful. I was prepared for this to take months and months, possibly a year. And I'm in utter shock at how quickly we worked through this, making my fears all the more reasons to take action, now! It's been such a transformational takeaway in who I've always dreamt of being and actually becoming. David has really pushed me past all my limits. (And I've had coaching before.) He makes me dig deep, to the point of not being able to dig anymore, but then right when I can't think anymore, or I just "don't know", there's a breakthrough! Which is the most insightful and eye-opening experience. As demanding as they are, I look forward to my sessions with David week in and week out. David is next level with is service. He is such a nice person, wonderful to speak with and listen to. He really goes above and beyond to make sure I understand next steps and their reasons. Additionally, he's always there when I need a major push in between our sessions. He picks up the phone and coaches me through a situation. And these moments have been forever life-changing. I'm extremely grateful and highly recommend David to anyone seeking next-level clarity and majorly getting out of their head. He'll go all in with you and make you delve to seek resolution and take action, right now. I'm only a couple of months into my work with David and I'm very excited for what's to come. read more

David came into my life at a time when I needed him most. I was living in Calgary, a wonderful city and working as a Director for a very prestigious hotel yet I was not happy. I felt trapped, powerless, overwhelmed and unable to make the decisions I needed to move forward in my professional and personal life. I thought I knew what I wanted and the changes I needed to make, but didn't know how to bring them forward. With David's guidance I was able to step back and really think about what was best for me. He made me feel at ease, never tried to change my mind or put your thoughts into my head and truly guided me to be the best that I could be. At times of doubt, he helped me see the value for me in what we were doing together. He patiently helped me understand that I could achieve much more than I thought possible. Every week I found more confidence and clarity, and found a way up and out of the hole I was in. As a result of our work together I have now moved to Southern California, have better relationships with family and friends, and now work as a consultant in my industry, earning as much money as I did before but with more flexibility, more choice and less hours. I learned to have more joy and fun in my life, and to find a sense of peace, balance and personal empowerment. David truly cared about my success. His intuition, experience, and warm heart make him a wonderful coach. I could not have had a better. read more

It seems like David possesses the perfect combination of expertise and generosity. I met him through a mutual friend and business contact at a point where my professional life had come to a standstill. I felt stuck and stressed. At that time I was trying to get a new venture off the ground so I could leave my job as a mid level manager in a large insurance company. I dreamt of getting out but wasn't doing much about it. Through David's coaching I came to see that I had to disrupt my old pattern of staying comfortable in my position and that I just had to jump. Together we established firm and clear goals and the means to obtain them. With sufficient clarity of purpose and confidence I was able to leave my job and establish two businesses. I am now immeasurably happier and quite confident in my new ventures. David helps to shine light on my blind spots as my small businesses grow. If I know anything, I know that he always has my best interests at heart. Should you choose to work with him, he will see nothing but the good in you, and will masterfully bring out who you really are and how you can have a life that is truly fulfilling. read more

At nearly 30 years old I found myself living with my parents again, uncertain of my future and in a dead end job. I knew I wanted to live a much much "bigger" life. I met David through mutual friends in San Diego while I was on vacation and was very inspired by his story, and the way that he had changed his life, as I wanted to change mine. With him I explored my personal values, found a self-awareness that gave me the clarity to make bigger plans than I thought possible, and the confidence to achieve them. I gave up my job in the North of England and temporarily relocated to Australia. I am in the application process for for a working visa in Canada so that he can live my dream life in the mountains. David is such a kind, considerate and conscientious Coach. He has offered me great support over the past two years. His relaxed, colloquial yet professional approach to sessions really allowed me really to open up, evaluate and explore my inner self, and ultimately overcome any obstacle or insecurities that I was carrying. Working alongside David will without doubt help you get to where you want to go and be who you want to be! read more

Working with David has been a life-changing​ experience (that's kind of the point, right?). I found David when I was looking for a coach to help with my move from Boston to New York City. After my first conversation with David, I realized that not only could I get the career help I was looking for, but that he would also be able to help me sort out the other areas of my life. He is very easy to talk with and has helped me look inward to find my true ambitions and goals in life. He provides an outsider's perspective and makes suggestions based on my past experiences and present circumstances to help me shape a plan to get me to where I see myself in the future. David has helped me change my way of thinking and how I look at myself. He is professional, funny, compassionate and ready to give you that kick in the ass when you need some extra motivation. When you start working with him, you quickly find out he is dedicated to you and your success. It's truly been an enjoyable experience. read more

As an artist, I am full of creative business ideas but as soon as I get to the business side of things, I crumble under the stress. When I came to David I knew I wanted a life and business that indulged my creativity, but just didn't know how to do it. I just wanted to create art and have someone else take care of the business side of things. David asked key questions that helped me form my ideas into something with structure and substance, find the strengths and weakness in my plan and focus on my goals. I now know exactly what I need to do and how, and have the confidence to actually do it! David helped me establish my business as a credible and serious start up with a solid commercial backbone but kept all the artistry and creativity in the process. I have a greater sense of direction, increased confidence, and able to clearly communicate what I do to investors, vendors and customers. "Highley" recommended! read more

David has been instrumental in helping me to see the potential I have, and guided me to discover that I could achieve my goals. I have an anxiety and fear over not performing well at work, but David encouraged me to look at things from another point of view. He has made a great difference to the way in which I approach situations and make decisions. Working with David has been a pleasure. I have managed to accomplish several tasks that I had otherwise thought impossible. His ability to get me to think outside the square has been incredibly useful. Even though we live in different countries, we have utilised Skype for our sessions and I couldn't be happier. David is very honest, personable and friendly, he has a talent for seeing solutions and is extremely motivating. I am very pleased with the results I have achieved through his coaching style. read more

I used to think that I had to do things on my own to prove myself that I was strong enough to deal with every situation with no help, and while this might be a way to do it, having someone like David on your side who can see your life from another perspective give you an amazing advantage and completely change the way you see yourself. David has a way of dividing your life and guide you with honestly, kind and professionalism and that has been a tremendous support in my plan to change my life, giving me an outside view of behaviors that had kept me stocked for so long and that I could have never seen on my own. Thank you David! read more

Working with David for a few months now has produced significant shifts in my life and in my own business. As a Coach myself I really value the sounding board, facilitator, and clear mirror that he gives me, pushing me to take the next steps in my life and career. Since beginning our partnership I have doubled the number of clients I work with, gained confidence in my value as a coach and entrepreneur and made big improvements to the relationships in my life. read more

I highly recommend David as a coach. He is reliable, professional and helped me navigate a life changing career move. He quickly adapted to my communication style and challenged me to look at situations with a new perspective and away from my comfort zone which provided impactful results. The level of support and guidance David provided helped me to take the next leap in my life with courage and confidence. Thank you, David! read more

David is a gifted life coach. He was able to help me assess my current circumstances, past history, and provide practical direction for the immediate and distant future unlike anyone I've worked with. His integrity and ability to get to the heart of the matter as one reflects on challenges faced creates great value to the individuals he coaches. read more