DAVE MELL is an executive coach who operates from the heart and thrives in connection. Skillfully nurturing leaders and teams on a journey of self-reinvention, Dave helps clients unlock their potential, building capacity for new more powerful ways of being - in themselves, their businesses, and the world. Dave engages with compassion, attunement, and a calming presence that supports clients on their journey of challenging self-limiting beliefs and manifesting new outcomes that truly matter to them.

Dave is an engineer by training, has served as a C-suite executive, and draws from a breadth of experience with over two decades of operational, technical, and leadership coaching in a variety of roles in both startups and large enterprises. As head of operations for an in-house accelerator at a global software company, Dave was a trusted advisor coaching founders in their leadership development, growing their capacity to navigate the complexities of startup environments. Most recently, Dave guided and coached change efforts enabling a team to work in entirely new ways with profoundly greater productivity, quality, and morale. Dave has led, coached, and trained teams across a diverse set of industries including software, finance, biotech, and accounting, challenging individuals and teams at all levels to become better versions of themselves and the courageous leaders they already are.

Certifications

Mindshift Journey Certified Practitioner - Alex Wray, Wray Group

Ontological Coach and Consultant Training - Hans Phillips, Ontoco

Leadership Circle Profile™, Culture Survey™ and Leadership System™ - Leadership Circle

Trauma-Informed Consulting and Coaching Certified Practitioner - Thomas Huebl and Amy Elizabeth Fox