Dabney J. Weathersby
AI for data and analytics coach with strategy and insights background
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern) |
| Practice | Black Circle |
Dabney J. Weathersby coaches professionals on using AI for data and analytics. Dabney is Strategy and Insights Lead at Handshake and founder and CEO of Black Circle. Past work includes enterprise go-to-market strategy at Accenture for large clients in retail, financial services, professional services and non-profit sectors. Coaching covers dashboard creation, data pipeline automation, data strategy, data visualization, and reporting. Dabney has coached 5 individuals in AI for data and analytics.
What Dabney helps with
Dabney helps professionals use AI to get insights from data faster. Work centers on dashboards, automation, and data strategy.
- Dashboard creation
- Data pipeline automation
- Data strategy
- Data visualization
- Reporting and insights
- AI automation for analysis work
- Getting data insights faster with AI
Background and qualifications
Dabney is Strategy and Insights Lead at Handshake, a role held since September 2022. There, Dabney built enterprise go-to-market programs that influenced more than $2M in annual recurring revenue and designed AI-enabled workflows that cut manual analysis. Dabney also built executive reporting for a $15M+ enterprise portfolio. Earlier, Dabney was a Senior Strategy Consultant at Accenture from October 2020 to September 2022, working with C-suite executives at large clients. Dabney founded Black Circle in December 2025 and studied at Kellogg School of Management.
Dabney J. Weathersby pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
- Coaching package on getting insights faster with AI
Dabney J. Weathersby reviews
The CoachVouch take
Coaches AI for data and analytics while working as a strategy and insights lead on a $15M+ enterprise portfolio at Handshake.
Best for professionals who want to build dashboards and automate reporting with AI.
Common questions
How much does Dabney J. Weathersby charge?
Coaching with Dabney runs $85 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Dabney J. Weathersby help with?
Dabney J. Weathersby helps with dashboard creation, data pipeline automation, data strategy and data visualization.
Is Dabney J. Weathersby certified?
Dabney J. Weathersby lists: Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern).
Does Dabney advise founders?
Yes. Dabney advises founders on go-to-market strategy, positioning, and customer insights through selective engagements at Black Circle.
How do I contact Dabney J. Weathersby?
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