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Career coaching for business leaders considering meaningful change

 

You’ve achieved success in business. You’re proud of your accomplishments. But you find yourself wanting something to change. 

You want less stress in your work—and more meaning. A career that energizes rather than drains. That serves your highest goals instead of overwhelming your life.

I help accomplished entrepreneurs and executives gain clarity on the work they’re meant to do—and then make it real. Together, we map a new career path that aligns with your inner compass. We surface and dismantle the barriers between you and your calling. And we co-create a practical path forward, one rooted in both purpose and day-to-day momentum.

What our work looks like

Coaching typically unfolds in four phases:

  1. Intro – A free coaching session to assess potential for partnership.
  2. Discovery – We explore your deepest values, gifts, and sense of meaningful work.
  3. Clarity – We shape a specific career vision that integrates high purpose with practical reality.
  4. Execution – We create and then implement a strategy for meaningful transition.

Most clients work with me weekly for 3–6 months. We tailor the pace and format to your needs.

Working with me is a meaningful commitment—of time, energy, and money. But consider what it’s worth to radically increase your career satisfaction. What would it mean to spend the majority of your waking hours doing work that feels truly aligned?

About me

I graduated from Harvard Business School and then spent 15 years in venture capital. I founded and led NextGen Venture Partners, which raised hundreds of millions of dollars and helped early-stage tech companies reach billion-dollar valuations.

After NextGen was acquired, I began looking for work that felt more personally satisfying. Executive coaching was a natural outgrowth of the fulfilment I found supporting founders as a board member and mentor. 

Over time, I found my deepest joy came from helping people discover and pursue their true professional calling.

I’ve trained in Harvard Business School’s career coaching methodology as well as multiple frameworks for deeper self-understanding.

Testimonials

“I’m absolutely ecstatic about the recent transformation in my life, which wouldn’t have been possible without Dan’s coaching. As a senior executive at SAP, I had plenty of professional and financial success. Dan helped me broaden my perspective on what it really means to prosper. With Dan’s guidance, I left my job, reprioritized health and relationships, and decided to pursue a Ph.D in an emerging field that has captivated my imagination.  Dan is one part coach, one part advisor, one part cheerleader, and one part friend. He helped me tap into a deeper understanding of who I really am. Dan has been an instrumental partner throughout this pivotal transition in my life.”   —Kyle G.

 

Profile photo of Michael Dickson“When my role as CFO of a PE-backed company came to a conclusion, I was getting plenty of calls from headhunters. But nothing felt right. Working with Dan gave me the confidence to follow a path that had long appealed to me—entrepreneurship by acquisition. He helped me manage the challenges that had held me back from pursuing that course—everything from personal finance decisions to family considerations to negotiating term sheets. Dan always brought a unique perspective and challenged me with questions that I often hadn’t taken into consideration. I left each conversation feeling energized and inspired. Through my work with Dan, I have a stronger understanding of myself, more excitement and satisfaction in my work, and a happier life in general. If you have a sweet tooth, check out Crumbl Cookies. You may find yourself in one of the stores I now own.”   —Michael D.

Next steps

If you’ve succeeded in the financial game and are now ready for a different kind of success, we should talk. Contact me here. I will respond to any serious inquiry within 24 hours.