"To enable leaders to gain greater insight into themselves and their teams, fully understanding the dynamic effect they have on one another, leading to greater motivation, performance, and fulfilment."

David’s 30-year commercial career encompasses numerous C-suite roles across marketing and executive search, co-founding his own business which specialised in board level searches for clients ranging from magic circle law firms to some of the ‘big 4’ consulting firms. The depth and breadth of his experience have given David a deep-rooted understanding of the commercial context in which leaders operate, a clear grasp of the responsibilities they shoulder and crucially, the gravitas to command their respect.

David’s coaching style is always perceptive, insightful and plain speaking yet mindful, and is appreciated in an environment where often objective and honest opinion are scarce – one of the reasons why his client relationships are deep and enduring.

Above all, David helps leaders to grow, stretch their vision and push their boundaries. He is greatly skilled at enabling individuals and leadership teams craft strategies that deliver change and real business results with agility, pace resilience and consistency.

Coaching Specialties and how David can help you…

David has extensive experience working with senior leaders and managers to facilitate personal and organisational transformational change.

Having started his own business, he has a core knowledge and understanding of the challenges and pressures faced by senior executives and brings invaluable support to your side.

With a BA Hons in Politics and International Relations, the experience takes leaders on a journey that is results focused whilst ensuring the emotional element is also discussed and engineered towards achievement. He believes that both are needed in equal measure for guaranteed success.

His philosophy is that even the best can get better. By asking insightful questions and offering his views where appropriate, he aims to inculcate a coaching and mentoring style of leadership for clients, such that they take a similar approach to themselves, and their teams over time.

“David is both intuitive and insightful and manages to combine challenge with a relaxed, informal approach. I learned a lot about myself as a leader. Its has been hugely rewarding and beneficial and I have taken many of the things I have learned into my day job. I feel far more able to influence and challenge people and the business in the right ways”

• Coaching and mentoring several Partners in a National Law Firm looking to improve its performance, and the development of its leadership. Each has been successful over the four years I have worked with the firm, evidenced by promotions and repeat business.
• IT Director aiming to improve his emotional intelligence and the leadership of his teams. He has since taken on a more senior role.
• Lawyer moving from private practice into her first GC role, aiming to transition effectively. She has since been promoted to a full board level position.
• Marketing leader looking to establish herself in a new business sector and drive significant change. Having helped her through the first 90 days we successfully worked on her influence and impact.
• Senior strategist looking to move into a C-Suite business leadership position in a world renowned Publishing organisation.

Business Background and a life in the real world…

Originally a Marketer with Ford of Europe, David went on to join both global and boutique executive search firms, which he co-founded and helped to grow. He completed Board level searches for clients ranging from a magic circle law firm, a ‘big 4’ consulting firm, an international commodity trader, a FTSE 250 Retailer as well as publishers and well-known charities.

Wishing to work in a more in-depth way with individual clients, David retrained as an executive Coach in 2011/12. Since then, he has worked in a wide range of sectors, with a focus on Business and Professional Services. His relaxed and focused style of working ensures maximum impact, particularly when addressing difficult people challenges and during periods of significant business change.

• BA Hons - Politics and International Relations, 1st Class
• EMCC accredited Coaching Diploma, with merit (Oxford School of Coaching and Mentoring)