About
Welcome! I’m David VanGeystel, a dedicated leadership coach with over 15 years of experience in transforming sales leaders and their teams. My mission is to unlock the potential within emerging sales leaders, refining their mindset, skillset, and performance to cultivate excellence and achieve peak results.
My Approach
I believe that true leadership is rooted in integrity, empathy, and a growth mindset. By focusing on these core values, I help leaders not only drive their teams to success but also inspire and nurture a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. My coaching methodology integrates advanced strategies and the latest adult learning theories, ensuring that development is not only continuous but also sustainable.
Expertise
Sales Leadership Development: Crafting and delivering programs that elevate sales performance and leadership capabilities.
Leadership Development: Empowering leaders with the tools and mindset needed to excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Sales Training: Designing and facilitating impactful training sessions that drive measurable outcomes.
Personal & Executive Coaching: Partnering with individuals to unlock their fullest potential and lead with purpose.
Proven Impact
Throughout my career, I have successfully reduced ramp-up times by 30%, increased productivity by 20%, and consistently exceeded sales targets by over 120%. I have had the privilege of advancing the careers of over 200 professionals, guiding them towards achieving their personal and professional goals.
My Philosophy
Leadership is more than just a role; it’s a commitment to fostering growth, both within oneself and within one’s team. I am passionate about helping leaders discover their unique strengths and using them to create a positive and lasting impact.
Beyond Coaching
Based in Seattle, I am a strong advocate for plant-based living and the return of the Seattle SuperSonics. When I’m not coaching, you’ll find me exploring new ways to promote health and sustainability. My goal is to build a world-class coaching agency that not only elevates sales leaders but also sets new standards for leadership excellence across industries.
“David is the man! I’ve worked with him several times throughout out my sales career and he always provides top notch coaching. He is as genuine and hardworking as they come. Highly recommend his services.”
Focus Areas
Leadership Development
How: Providing customized leadership training programs that include interactive workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions. Focus on developing key leadership competencies such as strategic decision-making, motivational techniques, and emotional intelligence. Utilize real-world sales scenarios to practice and enhance leadership skills in a sales context.
Sales Strategy
How: Collaborating with sales leaders to design and fine-tune sales strategies that align with corporate objectives and market dynamics. Conducting in-depth analyses of market trends, customer data, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions. Offering strategic planning workshops and providing tools for effective sales forecasting, territory management, and competitive positioning.
Performance Optimization
How: Conducting personalized coaching sessions to identify and rectify performance bottlenecks. Developing action plans based on best practices in sales performance management, including setting SMART goals and leveraging sales automation tools.
Emotional Intelligence Skills
How: Delivering EQ-focused workshops and coaching sessions that enhance self-awareness, self-regulation, social skills, empathy, and motivation. Using role-playing and real-life sales situations to practice EQ skills. Providing tools and techniques for managing emotions, building strong interpersonal relationships, and effectively handling customer interactions and team dynamics.
Mindset Coaching
How: Utilizing techniques like visualization, positive affirmations, and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help sales leaders overcome limiting beliefs and build mental toughness. Providing continuous support through motivational content and resilience-building exercises tailored to sales challenges.
Team Building
How: Organizing team-building activities and exercises that are designed to improve collaboration and trust within sales teams. Facilitating group coaching sessions and workshops that address team dynamics and conflict resolution. Using team assessments and personality profiling tools to understand team strengths and areas for improvement, fostering a cohesive and high-performing sales culture.
“David was an inspiration to work with. As a young sales professional, green in many of the in’s and outs of a multifaceted sales organization, DVG knew exactly how to get the most out of me. Leader/ Coach/ Manager/Friend, I call him all those things. I still rely on DVG as a mentor and forever will. I look forward to working again with David in the future.”