career summary

David Lesser is coach and confidant to senior executives in a variety of fields and is an active player on the board of directors of major growing businesses and non-profit institutions. He has an MBA from London Business School.  Formerly CEO of a $100m London-based real estate and construction group and executive director of a $40m worldwide not-for-profit operation, he combines a strong management pedigree with perceptive facilitation skills and clear insight in working with people.

skills

In addition to his management, facilitation and coaching skills, David has experience in marketing, real estate and corporate finance. He offers one-on-one executive coaching, board development, group facilitation, conflict resolution and strategic planning retreats. He has some knowledge of French, German and Russian languages.

qualifications

In addition to his MBA from London Business School, David has attended numerous professional courses developing his sales, finance and interpersonal skills. He trained in facilitation with Interaction Associates, in emotional process work with Shadow Work Training and in coaching with New Ventures West. He has learned Golden Shield Qigong under Paul Holden and Attunement Energy Work under Roger de Winton.

multi-disciplined spiritual background

Originally from a Jewish background, David has been mentored in a wide range of Judeo-Christian and eastern spiritual disciplines including Quakers, Emissary Servers Training School, Avatar, Miracle of Love, New Warrior, Advaita Vedanta, Course in Miracles, Waking Down and Center for 21st Century Transformation.

achievements

  • Successful start up of import-export business in motor car accessories
  • Regional director for manufacturer of portable buildings
  • CFO for residential and commercial real estate corporations
  • CEO of real estate and construction group
  • CEO of food supplements distributor
  • Production of PBS TV series
  • Bishop of worldwide church
  • Founding director of new financial institution
  • President and executive director of international non-profit foundation
  • Independent director on the board of a number successful corporations
  • Leader of high level executive coaching and consulting firm
David was born in London England. He moved to Colorado USA in 1994. Since 2004 he has been living with his wife Chellsa near San Francisco California.

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