David Shin
Executive and career coach for emerging leaders and first-time managers
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Promotions and advancement |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Managers |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Credentials | Board Certified Coach; ICF Certified Coach; Hogan Assessment Practitioner; Certified Executive and Career Coach, Center for Executive Coaching; M.S., Technology Management, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; B.S., Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Practice | Bespoke Executive Solutions LLC |
David Shin is an executive and career coach who helps emerging leaders, first-time managers and entrepreneurs. He worked as a transformation consultant and guided Fortune 100 clients through process overhauls. He was a Senior Manager at PwC and served as an Army non-commissioned officer. He moved from individual contributor to leader and earned three promotions in six years. He founded Bespoke Executive Solutions LLC.
What David helps with
David works with people moving from doing the work to leading others. He helps them build a career that fits who they are.
- Moving from individual contributor to leader
- Becoming a first-time manager
- Earning promotions in a corporate career
- Leading without being the loudest in the room
- Building leadership skills as an emerging leader
- Leading across cultures
Who David works with
David coaches emerging leaders, first-time managers and entrepreneurs. Many of his clients are building careers inside large companies and are stepping into their first leadership roles.
Background and qualifications
David began as an Army non-commissioned officer. He earned a B.S. in Accountancy and an M.S. in Technology Management, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He co-founded Integrated Business Systems Development and later became a Senior Manager at PwC. As a transformation consultant, he guided Fortune 100 clients through process overhauls. He earned three promotions in six years. He trained as a coach at the Center for Executive Coaching and is a Board Certified Coach, an ICF Certified Coach and a Hogan Assessment Practitioner. He now runs Bespoke Executive Solutions LLC.
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A former PwC Senior Manager and Army non-commissioned officer who coaches leaders using his own path from individual contributor to leadership.
Best for emerging leaders and first-time managers who want to grow in a corporate career.
Common questions
How much does David Shin charge?
Coaching with David runs $145 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does David Shin help with?
David Shin helps with moving from individual contributor to leader, becoming a first-time manager, earning promotions in a corporate career and leading without being the loudest in the room.
Is David Shin certified?
David Shin lists: Board Certified Coach; ICF Certified Coach; Hogan Assessment Practitioner; Certified Executive and Career Coach, Center for Executive Coaching; M.S., Technology Management, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; B.S., Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Does David Shin use assessments in his coaching?
David is a Hogan Assessment Practitioner. He is trained to use Hogan assessments.
How do I contact David Shin?
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