Dov’s journey to executive coaching is rooted in story. With a background in management consulting, business, and film production, he brings a rare blend of strategy and storytelling to leadership development. He began coaching in San Francisco in 2005, leading team-building sessions for some of the Bay Area’s most innovative tech firms. In 2012, while guiding a newly minted executive, he discovered the insight that would define his career: at the highest levels, leadership influence isn’t just about expertise—it’s about presence.

Since then, Dov has dedicated his work to helping leaders embody confidence, harness the power of their story, and move beyond outdated models of authority to create authentic impact. In 2020, he launched the Next Wave Leadership Podcast, a series of conversations with over 150 inspiring leaders, diving deep into the formative experiences and lessons that shape their leadership.

Dov believes coaching is about the long game—seeing the bigger picture and helping clients see themselves with greater perspective. His own story includes a decade of family upheaval, a fall from privilege, and a rise from the ashes that taught him resilience, clarity, and humility. These lessons ground his mission: to help others rewrite their story, transform adversity into growth, and lead with presence that inspires trust.

His name is pronounced “Dove,” like the bird. Named after his great-grandfather, the Hebrew word means “Bear”—fitting for someone known for both strength and steadiness in guiding leaders through their greatest challenges.