David Dávila

(he/him/his)

Leadership & Culture | Executive Assessment | Team Dynamics | Organizational Behavior

I help good people become great leaders to create a more positive, humanity-centric impact.

Curent Projects


Currently, I work on Leadership Strategy @YSC Consulting, part of Accenture, a specialist practice focused on leadership & culture (L&C) and ID&E strategy at the C-suite and board levels within Accenture’s Talent & Organization business.Previously, I founded and led many client projects @Leaping Koi. I have also partnered with major consulting firms, such as KornFerry, LHH, and EY.Resources for individuals interested in developing their leadership can be found @LeadershipCoaching.Works.Check out The Show with Han Ee & David, an interdisciplinary podcast about leadership, future readiness, and performance.I'm open to interesting ideas. Don't hesitate to reach out if you see an opportunity to work together, or simply have a question.

QUALIFICATIONS
Board Certified Coach (CCE)
Certified Predictive Index Consultant (PI/SHRM)
Licensee for Coach Training Programs (IAC)
Stakeholder-Centered Coaching & Global Leader 360 Assessment (Marshall Goldsmith)
Blue Ocean Strategy Practitioner
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Candidate in Organizational Behavior (ISCTE)
College of Executive Coaching
Msc in Management & Leadership (WGU)
BA in Chinese Cultural Studies (University of Houston)
Certificate in Entrepreneurship (Bauer College of Business)
Beijing Youth Politics College - Study Abroad

Media


Interview on Noomii.com

Marshall Goldsmith's Earned Life Documentary

Consulting


Below is a sample of projects I have worked on since 2012.

  • C-Suite & ELT Inclusive Leadership @Comerica Bank

  • Executive Board Coaching @BASF

  • DEI Leadership Program @Ahold-Delhaize

  • Internal Coach Development @KCHP

  • Capability Ecosystem Founding Partner 2021 @IMI

  • Global Leadership Program Development @ARGUS

  • APJ SLT @Nike

  • Most popular course on LMS 2015-16: "Partnering Across Cultures" @HP

  • Pioneer & Edge Manager Development Programs (NA & APAC) @Smith&Nephew

  • Leading Self & Leading Others (NA & APAC) @DSM

  • Coaching first and second-line leaders @Cox Automotive

  • Coaching first and second-line leaders @AstraZeneca

Speaking


The above clip is from the Dallas HR Employee Engagement Roundtable in October 2022. Listed below are some other places where I have spoken about Management and Leadership:

  • Institute of Management Accountants

  • Marriott International APAC Sales Conference

  • Chambers of Commerce

  • American Chambers of Commerce (Suzhou)

Academia


As an Adjunct Lecturer, I teach several topics related to strategy, entrepreneurship, and management.

  • ISCTE Business School / PhD Candidate (2026)

  • Rice University, Doerr Institute for New Leaders

  • Global Centre for Advanced Studies (GCAS) - MBA

  • Shanghai Jiaotong University / France Business School Joint MBA Program

  • New Oriental University (Beijing) - taught business to study abroad students

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