I’ve Lived at the Edge.
From boardrooms to backcountry, I’ve lived wins and setbacks, managed risk and reward. I don’t show up as an expert with answers, but as a grounded presence who partners with leaders to create results that matter.
I’ve Lived at the Edge.
From boardrooms to backcountry, I’ve lived wins and setbacks, managed risk and reward. I don’t show up as an expert with answers, but as a grounded presence who partners with leaders to create results that matter.
About Dave
I partner with leaders who are committed to clarity, courage, and results. My work is rooted in a simple belief: growth happens at the edge. The edge of what feels comfortable. The edge of what’s been done before. The edge of who you’ve believed yourself to be.
Over the past 25 years, I’ve led teams, run businesses, and advised leaders in industries ranging from conservation and communications to construction, nonprofits, and professional services. Today, I bring that breadth of experience to executive coaching and strategic thought partnership—helping leaders cut through noise, reclaim presence, and take decisive action that moves the needle.
Clients come to me when the stakes are high: a company at a crossroads, a leadership team stretched thin, a business dependent on one fragile revenue stream, or a leader questioning whether the grind is still worth it. Together, we slow down to get clear on what truly matters, then speed up where it counts—whether that means doubling revenue, creating more time for family, or leading with authenticity instead of burnout.
My coaching isn’t about tips or tricks. It’s about transformation. Leaders I work with have:
- Grown revenue from $300K to $1M+ in under two years while reclaiming balance.
- Stepped into new executive roles with clarity, confidence, and measurable impact.
- Rebuilt trust in relationships and organizations by shifting from expectations to agreements.
The work is personal, practical, and ROI-driven. It’s about aligning who you are with the results you want to create—so that success is sustainable, not just situational.
Beyond Conversations
Where’s Your Edge?
I live on the banks of one of the last free-flowing rivers in America, within a stone’s throw of vast red-rock desert and 14,000-foot peaks. The wilderness around me is a daily teacher — eagles and herons remind me to see the big picture, trout and elk of interdependence, and the river itself of humility and power. These perspectives shape my coaching: when we work together, the edge isn’t abstract. We can always find an edge — a living invitation to clarity, presence, and possibility.
Coaching with me can look like deep dialogue in a room, one-on-one or with your team. But it can also look like designing an experience that meets you at your edge. Together, we might:
- Climb to explore collaboration, communication, and control.
- Shoot a bow to practice presence, letting go and allowing.
- Build something to work with vision, form, and reality.
- Backpack, ski or float into wilderness to reset perspective.
- Or create a unique challenge that brings your leadership edge into focus.
Every client, every partnership, is different.
Beyond Conversations
Where’s Your Edge?
I live on the banks of one of the last free-flowing rivers in America, within a stone’s throw of vast red-rock desert and 14,000-foot peaks. The wilderness around me is a daily teacher — eagles and herons remind me to see the big picture, trout and elk of interdependence, and the river itself of humility and power. These perspectives shape my coaching: when we work together, the edge isn’t abstract. We can always find an edge — a living invitation to clarity, presence, and possibility.
Coaching with me can look like deep dialogue in a room, one-on-one or with your team. But it can also look like designing an experience that meets you at your edge. Together, we might:
- Climb to explore collaboration, communication, and control.
- Shoot a bow to practice presence, letting go and allowing.
- Build something to work with vision, form, and reality.
- Backpack, ski or float into wilderness to reset perspective.
- Or create a unique challenge that brings your leadership edge into focus.
Every client, every partnership, is different.
My Commitment
Every leader deserves a space where they don’t need to perform, prove, or pretend.
My commitment is to be that space — a grounded partner who helps you uncover clarity, embody presence, and create results that matter.
Ways to work together
Individual Coaching
One-on-one coaching over a period of time or as an intensive.
Retreats
Half, one-day or multi-day experiences for you or your team.
Teams
Customized experiences for your team in leadership, management and communication.
Ready to explore what’s possible for you?
Let's have a conversation to get clear on what matters most and see if there's a bigger game worth playing together.