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I work with endlessly smart, relentlessly driven, refreshingly self-aware leaders.

Sometime after my earlier platinum-hair days, in which I was the lead singer in a band called New Millenium (no, that’s not a spelling error), I discovered something. I had a unique ability to get to the root of how people learn and grow, think and behave.

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I’ve since harnessed a coaching clientele of C-suite executives and senior leaders across a range of industries, including media, technology, and consumer products. With an expertise in leadership development and talent management, I’ve helped individuals and organizations alike in building presence, interpersonal communication, culture alignment, succession planning, and strategy design. 

My long-standing reputation as an “experience creator” has become a driving force in enabling leaders to push the boundaries of what’s possible and exceed their own high-potential expectations. 

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Here’s what you’ll find on my résumé.

  • I have four graduate degrees. Yes, I’m a licensed Doctor of Psychology.
  • I’ve invested nearly 20 years working inside Fortune 100 companies (The Walt Disney Company, for starters) and private equity firms. 
  • As a Chief Learning Officer, I’ve led diverse, global teams.
  • I’ve developed talent who have made news headlines, returned billions of dollars in revenue, and invented products previously thought impossible.
  • I’ve written a book on the secret sauce for driving transformational change.

And here’s what’s not on my bio.

  • I’ve run a multi-million dollar company. 
  • I’ve been forced to lay off my entire team, and I’ve been laid off.
  • I’ve worked as the only male on an all-female team.
  • I had an on-the-job near-death experience.
  • I’m insatiably curious and believe in creating magic.

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Featured Articles & Podcasts

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18 Ways To Boost Collaboration In High-Pressure Industries

September 2, 2024

In competitive fields such as sales, finance, and technology, a collaborative workplace can be the difference between long-term retention and high turnover.

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How To Better Prepare Today’s Students For Tomorrow’s Job Market

August 21, 2024

In their roles working with C-level leaders, coaches are uniquely positioned to see which in-demand skills students will need most to succeed in the job market.

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15 Important Ways AI-Human Hybrid Coaching Models Can Help Coaches

August 15, 2024

Forbes Coaches Council share AI applications that can benefit and impact coaches to execute more tailored and effective engagements in shorter amounts of time.

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How To Build A Startup Workplace That Appeals To Top Talent

July 24, 2024

Learn how to build a startup that appeals to top talent by creating a workplace environment and culture with strategic planning and thoughtful, deliberate effort.

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How To Manage Change, Boost Team Morale And Minimize Disruption

July 16, 2024

Working through major changes can test the resilience of any organization. Learn how leadership can help mange changes and boost team morale during challenging times of change.

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16 Insightful Ways To Measure The Impact Of Your Keynote Presentations

July 10, 2024

Assessing audience engagement and other important KPIs can help you measure the success and effectiveness of your keynote presentations.

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How 14 Coaches Leverage Technology In Their Practices

May 13, 2024

Coaching professionals are leveraging technology to enhance client experiences, streamline tasks, and stay competitive in the market.

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20 Coaches Weigh In On How To Be A ‘Servant Leader’ In 2024

April 16, 2024

Leadership style is increasingly vital. It includes fostering employee engagement, well-being, and productivity by empowering employees, helping them feel safe, and actively listening to their concerns, among other practices.

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18 Tips For Holding Employees Accountable While Nurturing Positive Growth

March 12, 2024

Leaders must delicately balance holding employees accountable for failing to meet expectations while maintaining a supportive environment for continuous improvement, as explored by Forbes Coaches Council members.

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How 10 Businesses Evolved Out Of Their Founders’ Original Ideas

January 31, 2024

A business may grow steadily in the direction of the founder’s original vision or evolve into something different over time.

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20 Skills That Distinguish Great Managers From Good Ones

December 12, 2023

A good manager achieves results; a great managers leverages certain leadership skills that leave lasting impressions, amplify positive outcomes and inspire growth.

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20 Pathways To Establish Thought Leadership

August 17, 2023

I ask them to get a book on their subject matter and take one big bold move from each chapter they read.

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Baby Boomers Retiring? 20 Strategies To Help Companies Cope

August 9, 2023

Rebuilding bench strength and maintaining a solid “brain trust” will be an ongoing effort for companies in coming years.

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18 Questions To Help A Client Unlock The Path To C-Suite Success

July 11, 2023

Asking the right questions can help a coach assess a client’s readiness for a C-suite role and chart a clear course of action.

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17 Strategies To Attract Top Talent In Turbulent Economic Times

May 22, 2023

With fierce competition and shifting workplace dynamics, traditional recruiting methods may fall short in capturing the attention and commitment of skilled professionals.

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17 Innovative And Trendy Employee Benefits That Actually Work

April 13, 2023

Many companies provide generic benefits that fail to excite employees across the board and do little to boost their performance, productivity or level of engagement.

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17 Leadership Coaches On Common Forms Of Inadvertent Micromanagement

March 15, 2023

Micromanagement is an issue many leaders struggle with, often without even realizing it.

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15 Telltale Signs A Business Is Growing Too Quickly

January 26, 2023

When a company grows too quickly and doesn’t have the policies and processes it needs to maintain growth in place, it can ultimately lead to trouble.

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How CEOs Can Better Keep Stakeholders In The Loop

January 10, 2023

The ability to clearly communicate is critical to a CEO’s success, but it can be difficult to make sure everyone gets the information they need when they need it.

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16 Coach-Recommended Methods To Improve Client Acquisition

October 12, 2022

In the world of professional coaching, consistently bringing in new clients requires the fine-tuning of marketing strategy and a thorough understanding of the audience.

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How Senior Leaders Can Approach Tough Talks With Poor-Performing Managers

September 16, 2022

When a leader hires or promotes someone into a management position, it’s key for them to actively gather and listen to feedback.

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14 Leadership Tips For Employees Transitioning Into A Management Role

June 17, 2022

When professionals rise in their company, they need to take a thoughtful approach with the teammates and colleagues who will now be reporting to them.

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11 Questions Job Candidates Are Told To Ask At An Interview But Shouldn’t

May 19, 2022

In reality, asking some of the questions people often advise job seekers to ask at an interview could leave a poor first impression in the interviewer’s mind.

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16 Confidence-Boosting Tips For Newly Promoted Executives

April 29, 2022

It’s not uncommon for senior executives who were promoted into their roles from lower-level positions to struggle with not feeling totally confident in their work.

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15 Smart Things Companies Can Do To Curb High Employee Turnover

April 27, 2022

No company or industry is safe from the “Great Resignation.” Every business needs to come up with creative ways to entice new talent and retain current employees.

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15 Questions Coaches Ask To Give Clients A Reality Check

February 17, 2022

Coaches often ask their clients questions to help them see things from a different perspective—one that’s more objective and rooted in reality—and find more clarity in situations that challenge them.

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11 Ways To Determine If An Open Floor Plan Is The Right Choice

January 26, 2022

While an open floor plan is a great idea for some teams, for instance, it can actually hamper the performance of others.

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Looking For A Coach? 14 Examples Of ‘Bad’ Coaching To Look Out For

January 21, 2022

When vetting potential coaches, it’s critical for prospective clients to be aware of red flags that denote a poorly developed coaching practice

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How To Show Appreciation For Startup Staff On A Low Budget This Holiday Season

November 5, 2021

Even if you don’t have many funds, there are plenty of creative ways for you to celebrate your startup staff during the holiday season and show how much you appreciate them.

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How To Boost Sales When Consumers Are Being More Mindful Of Their Spending

November 1, 2021

One of the main things people have started to focus on more since the beginning of the global health crisis is how they spend their money, and how much of it they are spending.

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12 Ways Senior Leaders Can Minimize And Manage Employee Conflicts

October 28, 2021

In the workplace, conflicts between employees happen all the time, so it’s crucial for a senior leader to know how to handle them appropriately.

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13 Ways To Maintain Long-Term Momentum With DEI Initiatives

September 24, 2021

While DEI events do spread awareness and can be helpful catalysts for change, as time goes by, employees can easily forget how to implement everything they learned.

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11 Tips To Help Leaders Build Stronger Business Relationships

September 23, 2021

Building relationships in the business world requires one to navigate a different realm of objectives and unspoken rules.

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14 Crucial Aspects Of A Business Plan First-Time Founders Often Overlook

July 26, 2021

Most new founders are hyper-focused on succeeding and have big ambitions for their business, but overlooking critical aspects of their business plan could result in difficult issues.

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16 Ways For Struggling Professionals To Regain Their Motivation At Work

July 23, 2021

Unmotivated professionals may find it difficult to focus on the task at hand, see assignments through to completion or even attend to their daily responsibilities.

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How To Encourage Candid Employee Feedback: 14 Tips For CEOs

May 27, 2021

Some employees may be reluctant to vocalize their concerns or frustrations. It's important for CEOs to actively encourage their team members to openly share both grievances and ideas.

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12 Techniques For Fostering Two-Way Trust With Employees

April 9, 2021

While establishing mutual trust between employees and leaders can be an elusive goal, it is essential for growing a successful and sustainable business.

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12 Questions To Help Professionals Who Feel Stuck In Their Careers

April 8, 2021

If you can figure out what it is about your job or career path that feels limiting or oppressive, you can develop a plan to improve the situation.

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14 Specific Ways To Show Clients The ROI Of Coaching Services

February 2, 2021

Coaching services can often seem qualitative. Here's how to measure them by quantitative means.

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15 Helpful Ways To Support Employees Returning From Bereavement Leave

January 13, 2021

Knowing how to approach grieving employees to ensure that they are given the kind of support they need is key for business leaders.

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15 Tips To Keep A Growing Business Lean And Save Money

October 14, 2020

Growing your business won't be easy if your overhead is too high and cash flow becomes restricted. See expert tips for staying lean and saving money as your business grows.

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Struggling With Delegation? 16 Steps To Get Started

August 27, 2020

Delegating tasks and responsibilities to others allows leaders to focus more on growing the business.

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Want More Diverse Candidates? Here’s How To Improve Your Recruiting Strategy

August 26, 2020

If you've been using the same recruiting approach for decades, it's time to upgrade your hiring strategies and practices to allow for a more diverse workforce.

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Changing Careers? Try These 15 Coach-Recommended Tips For Success

July 21, 2020

If you're looking to shift careers. remember to lean into your transferrable skills and abilities.

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Positive Arguments: 16 Ways To Foster Innovation Instead Of Conflict

May 22, 2020

Follow these coach-recommended tips to keep workplace disagreements productive.

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Featured Videos

The CEO’s Brain: How Do You Measure Up When You Need To Drive Change?

Dr. David Yudis addresses a vital leadership question: "The CEO’s Brain: How Do You Measure Up When You Need To Drive Change?" His extensive background in psychology and over three decades of corporate experience lend a unique depth to his insights.

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The CEO’s Brain: How Do You Measure Up When You Need To Drive Change?

Successful Talent Management to Drive Organizational Success with David Yudis

Successful Talent Management to Drive Organizational Success, with David Yudis

David Yudis: One Mentor Away From Changing Lanes

I Don’t Want to Die for Work

Getting Your Kids On A Mission And Following Their Purpose With David Yudis

Interview with David Yudis Founder & President of Potential Selves

HCI Webinar: Successful Talent Management to Drive Organizational Success, with David Yudis

About David Yudis & Potential Selves

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