Professional Background

David is an experienced Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a graduate of the Royal Roads Graduate Program in Certified Executive Coaching. He brings a wealth of leadership and career experience to bear in helping existing and aspiring leaders find their authentic leadership presence. He brings a calm, curious, and motivational perspective to his client's development. David works with leaders across a range of public, private, and international organizations.

David is a former Government of Canada executive with over 20 years in the federal public service. He has a proven record of leadership in strategic policy developments, science program management, and science and technology program implementation. He has focused predominantly on the fields of environment, climate change, energy, sustainability, and geographic data science.

Prior to government, David had significant leadership experience in the private sector and with international organizations (United Nations). He has been fortunate to undertake roles in Europe, Africa, and North America. He has served on a number of public, international, and not-for-profit boards.

Education / Training

• Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, Royal Roads University

• Certified facilitator Leadership Circle Profile 360

• Certified facilitator Everything Disc

• Bachelor of Arts in Geology and Computing from the Open University, UK

• Higher National Diploma in Land Use (Cartography) from the University of Bedfordshire, UK

Professional Affiliations

• Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Professional Certified Coach (PCC)