Dave Cain is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with more than 20 years of coaching and consulting experience, built on a 26-year career in corporate leadership that includes six years of service in the U.S. Navy. Holding a Master of Science in Organization Development from Bowling Green State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications from Indiana University, Dave brings both academic grounding and real-world operational depth to every engagement.
Dave has worked with leaders and organizations across the globe, from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Lagos, Nigeria, the Gulf of Thailand, Dubai, and throughout the U.S. and Canada. His client list includes major energy companies such as Chevron, BP, ConocoPhillips, and Citgo, where he has partnered with executives, safety managers, and frontline supervisors to drive measurable results in leadership effectiveness, team performance, and operational improvement.
Dave’s approach centers on expanding self-awareness, building trust, and improving communication across all levels of an organization. He is a skilled one-on-one executive coach and a seasoned group facilitator for sessions ranging from intimate leadership teams to groups of 150 or more. His work draws on certifications in Myers-Briggs and Neurolinguistic Programming to help leaders understand personality diversity and its impact on team dynamics and organizational culture.
Whether working with a senior executive navigating a complex transition or a high-potential manager preparing for the next level, Dave brings directness, warmth, and a commitment to sustainable behavior change. His engagements have produced outcomes including million-dollar operational savings, successful leadership promotions, and lasting improvements in organizational communication and cohesion.
