Introduction

One of the differentiators Dave brings to his coaching is his practical business experience. He has started and ran businesses. He has experienced the challenges and felt the emotions of what his clients deal with on a daily basis.  Too many think that just by asking some meaty questions or by offering catchy examples from their own lives, they are coaching. Dave’s approach is to get to the heart of what matters to the person he is coaching, and to help that person find meaningful ways to move forward. Working with him is safe, judgment free, and productive.

Dave has a true talent for coaching and has impacted me in so many ways. His coaching helped me work through mental roadblocks that have been hindering me for months! He is truly a good listener and makes you feel heard while also tailoring his responses to your specific needs. It is amazing how big of a difference it makes. Also, attending a workshop led by Dave gave me so many action steps for growth in my business along with a positive energy to bring into everything I do!. In every meeting, you leave with a new perspective and skills you can effectively apply.  I would highly recommend Dave if you are trying to work through specific roadblocks or if you are looking at taking your business to the next level.

I turned to Dave Peterson for guidance on an important decision making meeting. Dave's ability to listen and understand the nuances of my industry immediately stood out. Rather than espousing generic advice, he actively listened and helped clarify my objectives to two powerful questions: "What do I want to know?" "What do I want to leave them with?" 

Dave's coaching style is directly connected to his innate ability to listen. With each question Dave asked, we built a solid and actionable plan. His guidance empowered me to get to the key information required to make meaningful progress on the project, as well as build a toolkit for future meetings. I highly recommend Dave to anyone looking to grow their decision making and leadership abilities, especially in complex workplaces.

I was fortunate enough to have a coaching engagement with Dave and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Dave does a great job of first identifying what the pain points are in your professional life. Once we had established that, he let me talk about my pain points and was an excellent listener. Being able to talk through these issues not only helped me see what my role in my organization is but also helped me realize how I should deal with the obstacles negatively impacting my performance. Since our session, I have taken Dave’s coaching to heart and begun to improve on the what was holding me back. He provided a framework that was perfect as a reference to the coaching we had and is something I refer to at least once a week.