Clarity and Strategy for Your Next Step
Your career and business deserve a clear plan for growth — but figuring out what comes next isn’t always simple.
Whether you’re a professional ready to advance, a business owner navigating growth challenges, or an executive stepping into a leadership role, I provide structured, forward-focused coaching to help you succeed.
With over two decades of diverse experience, I’ve worked in and consulted for almost every environment — from corporate offices, sales teams, and retail operations to hospitality groups and even the federal government. I’ve seen what it takes to thrive across industries and roles, and I use this insight to help my clients gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and achieve real-world results.
My coaching blends a deep understanding of human behavior — rooted in my Ph.D. training in Clinical Psychology — with practical business strategy gained from years of consulting and advising business owners, leaders, and professionals.
This is not therapy or counseling — it’s actionable, results-driven coaching designed to accelerate your growth.
Services
Career Strategy & Advancement
Take control of your career with a clear plan and expert guidance.
Business Growth Coaching
Expert consulting for owners and entrepreneurs ready to grow.
Executive Coaching: The First 90 Days
The first three months in a new leadership role are critical.
Leadership & Performance Coaching
Develop the skills and presence to lead effectively.
Personal Growth & Confidence Coaching
Grow as a professional and as a person.
How Leaders Create Luck’ – Watch My TEDx Talk
In this talk, I share how leaders and professionals can create opportunities through mindset, strategy, and deliberate action — principles I bring into my coaching every day.
Common Reasons Clients Reach Out
My Approach
I focus on clarity, strategy, and forward progress.
While my psychology training helps me recognize internal barriers, our work together stays centered on action and results — not dwelling on the past.
Every engagement includes:
- 1Discovery Session – Identify goals and challenges.
- 2Strategic Roadmap – Define actionable steps for the next 30–90 days.
- 3Ongoing Coaching – Maintain focus, accountability, and measurable growth.
Piedmont Coaching | Premier San Francisco Bay Area Executive and Career Coaching Firm
Piedmont Coaching is a leading San Francisco Bay Area executive coaching and career coaching firm headquartered in Oakland, California. Under the guidance of executive coach Dr. David Mitroff, we deliver highly customized executive coaching, leadership development, and strategic career support for entrepreneurs, managers, and senior leaders. Our Bay Area executive coach offerings integrate business insight, coaching psychology, and proven frameworks to help clients gain clarity, build confidence, and drive results. As an Oakland career coach, we support career transitions, goal setting, leadership growth, and decision-making to fuel long-term success and satisfaction. While our roots are in the San Francisco Bay Area, our reach extends beyond — we work with professionals and organizations in San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, and nationwide. Whether you’re seeking a San Francisco executive coach, a Bay Area executive coach, or a career coach in Oakland (or anywhere in California and beyond), Piedmont Coaching brings the structure, insight, and accountability to help you perform at your best and lead with impact.