What my clients say
Kevin Sawyer
Director of Content Strategy, Fidelity Investments
"Dave's coaching exercises are always grounded in clear rationale, and the discussion afterward highlights how we can apply our insights into practical, tangible ways. Dave's entire coaching practice is built on mutual vulnerability. As a coach, he is disarming, genuine, curious, and non-judgemental. Dave Hill Jr.'s Doubters Anonymous group has helped me better understand the root causes of Doubt. ”
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.”
Susan Loree
Director of Faculty Development, Integral Coaching Canada Inc.
“Dave is extremely flexible, easy-going, quick-minded and just darn smart! He has a lot of emotional intelligence and is very skillful in interacting with others. He is a warm-hearted, deeply kind man. In a world full of people who ‘oversell’, Dave values high-quality work and brings a strong sense of integrity to his interactions and dealings with others. His profound sense of serving his clients well is very present in him. I couldn’t wish for a better coach and mentor.”
James Rotondi
Composer, Guitarist, Singer & Music Journalist
“Dave's remarkable coaching method manages to be both compassionate and courageous in equal measure; which is to say, he will challenge you to face your life head-on, and encourage a gentle kind of a self-accountability, even as he listens, integrates ideas and feelings, and supports your practice and your spirit. His approach delights, inspires, motivates, and clarifies. This is the very stuff a significant life change is built on.”
Thomas Prothero
Session Musician, UK
“Dave is warm, personable, knowledgeable, compassionate, and empathetic. His approach is tailored to not what he thinks you might need, but to who you are, and he’s equipped with myriad techniques to alter his approach if something doesn’t quite fit. His questions during our first session provoked an almost immediate clarity, and the time we spent working together thereafter has proved invaluable to my sense of priority, direction, and self-belief. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
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.-
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.”
Susan Harvie Smith
Voice Guide and Coach
“I have had multiple sessions with Dave, and he is definitely one of the most talented coaches I have encountered, and I am a coach as well. He is a true professional. The depth of his Listening skills, his timing, and the way he curiously asks questions opens the door to self-discovery. The power of his wisdom and responses to my answers have literally made a world of difference to me. As they say, Dave is a ‘keeper’ and I couldn’t be happier to have connected with him.”
Greg Kerr
Staff Security Engineer, Block
“I can't thank Dave Hill Jr. enough for the invaluable guidance and mentorship he has provided me on my songwriting journey. His emotional intelligence helped me relax from the technical aspects and open up creatively. Yet, his instrumental background and executive career experience also enable him to coach you on the actual process of making these visions a reality. I wholeheartedly recommend Dave Hill Jr. to anyone looking to refine their craft and start to write their creative vision instead of just learning other people’s songs.”
Jason Martin
Manager, Artist Relations & Partnerships
“In an uncertain time, Dave has been the kind, caring voice of reason that has empowered me build new pathways for success. His ability to cut through the dead weight and focus on what matters most is a priceless asset, and his flexible approach provides in-the-moment insight with practical application that’s powerful in a fast paced world. Dave’s wide range of personal experiences and genuine caring for his clients makes him the coach for anyone desiring growth in both personal and business endeavors. I can't recommend him highly enough.”
Sarah Hughes-Giles
Real Estate Broker
Compass
“Dave coached me during a very tough year. He remained so centered, so open, and honest. He helped me navigate through a period in time when it was hard to think about the right path. He is one of the kindest people I have come to know. He works hard, really listens to what you are saying, is genuine in his approach, and I believe he is everything you would want in a coach.”
Priyanka Sheka
Program Director
Real Industry
“Pre-Dave, our process was rather organic (erratic!) Within just a couple of months of coaching our team, Dave has helped us clarify and prioritize our business development opportunities and fundraising targets. On a day-to-day basis, he helps us re-focus and see the forest for the trees.”
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.”
Steven Kopf
Senior Licensing Specialist, Pro Sound Effects
“Dave has not only helped me to thrive even more in my professional life, in a much healthier and happier way mind-you, but he has helped to remove so many underlying emotional blockages that have resulted in a newfound alignment with personal purpose, joy, along with increased self-esteem and confidence.
For that, I am ever-so grateful and absolutely recommend his services to anyone and everyone!”
Sujeet Kumar
Data Scientist, Amazon
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"I came to Dave while figuring out how to be my more authentic self unconditionally. Dave not only helped me with gaining deep insights into the source of the issue, but he also provided concrete and effective daily practices to guide myself into the desired way of being. I saw visible benefits just in the course of a few months.”
Jack Ducoffe
Singner-Songwriter
“I met Dave in a music workshop. We had 1 session together and it was eye opening! He has a calm about him that makes it very easy to share. In this brief session he taught me several methods on how to unblock yourself and be open to writing. I am very excited to put what he has taught me into practice. He has stayed in touch with me, and continued to give guidance. Not what I was expecting! I respect him for his selfless approach and look forward to many more sessions.”
Recent Blog Posts
As the year wraps up, I’m reflecting on both the wins and lessons of 2024. While I didn’t meet every goal, I’ve created and grown in ways that make me proud. This newsletter is packed with two months of updates, from my latest single Irony Sings to airplay highlights, upcoming workshops, and insights on embracing creativity—imperfections and all.
🎶 Music Updates
New single: Irony Sings is out now!
Airplay: My tracks Angry Eyes and Ticket to Ride have been featured on KBCS 91.3 FM and other stations!
Bandcamp launch: Check out my latest music and exclusive content here.
✨ Coaching Updates
Looking to tackle self-doubt and ignite your creativity in 2025? Sign up for Season 3 of Doubters Anonymous starting this January.
📖 Latest Blog Highlights
Ride the Lightning: Breakthroughs often come fast—don’t let their speed make you question their value.
It’s Not About the Song: Writing songs is transformational, even if they’re never released.
🎤 Upcoming Event: NAMM 2025
Join me for my free workshop, Overcoming Self-Doubt: Creative Confidence for College Students and Emerging Artists, at NAMM 2025 on January 24th.