Author Coach Songwriter
Coaching
Coaching is about honoring what works and unlocking what’s next. You already have the answers—I help you uncover them and navigate your path forward.
Songwriting
I create music that tells stories, explores emotions, and invites listeners in. Explore my latest releases and behind-the-scenes process.
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What My Clients Say
Bradford Swanson
VP Partnerships and Marketing, Nomono
“Dave listens deeply and shares thoughtful insights that encourage growth and self-care while shining light into my blind spots. I leave coaching sessions feeling empowered and equipped with actionable ideas that immediately help my motivation, confidence, and prioritization.”
Darwin Grosse
Director of Education
and Customer Services
Cycling ‘74
“Working with Dave has been a life-changing experience. He helps me take on the hard work and guides me through difficulties that spanned professional and personal borders. My trust in his counsel is complete, and I've found better awareness and more confidence in practically every situation I encounter. I couldn’t wish for a better coach and mentor.”
Kim Pfluger
Product Marketing Manager
iZotope
“Dave is a compassionate, empathetic, and insightful coach. The programs he designed around this topic allowed me to build the muscles I needed to achieve better work-life balance, say no to others when I need to, and benefit from decreased anxiety.”
Jennifer Gentry-Saulski
Associate Partner
IBM
“I can't say enough good things about Dave. I've worked with other coaches and mentors but have never gotten to the root of the issue or thought about things in the way Dave presents them. I have made more progress in the past three months with Dave than I have with others in the past 5+ years.”
How do you overcome self-doubt and find your creative voice? In this interview, I dive into my journey from drummer to singer-songwriter at 50, how songwriting became a tool for self-discovery, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. We also explore my book Doubt Riding Shotgun and the power of music to heal and connect. Give it a listen here…