David VanGeystel

Executive & Sales Leadership Coaching

David VanGeystel, an expert Sales Leadership Coach, develops emerging leaders by enhancing emotional intelligence, refining strategies, and driving top team performance.

 

Mission

I understand the real struggles sales leaders face—keeping teams motivated, hitting ambitious targets, and leading effectively under pressure. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, I offer tailored coaching that builds emotional intelligence, sharpens sales strategies, and drives performance. My mission is to help you lead with confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve extraordinary results.

Focus:
Leadership & Executive Coaching, Sales Strategy & Performance Optimization, Emotional Intelligence Development, Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness

Overview:
With over 15 years of experience in sales leadership development, I've supported organizations from startups to Fortune 300 companies. My deep knowledge of sales strategy, performance optimization, and emotional intelligence enables me to effectively address the challenges faced by sales leaders today.

Having been in the trenches, I understand the common problems: maintaining team morale, meeting and exceeding sales targets, and leading effectively in a fast-paced environment. My one-on-one coaching approach is tailored to each leader's specific needs, helping them develop a strategic mindset, enhance their emotional intelligence, and optimize their performance.

I coach sales-driven founders for early-stage high-growth companies, including:
Techstars
Humanly.io
Hegemony Ai
The Yes Works

I have also coached emerging sales leaders from prominent companies such as:

Salesforce
SAP Concur
Porch
Skytap
Smartsheet
DocuSign
Versium
Volt Athletics
CDK Global

 

  • I am dedicated to integrity, excellence, and innovation in leadership. With a foundation built on resilience and continuous learning, I focus on empathy and a growth mindset in my coaching approach, guiding leaders and teams to achieve their highest potential.

  • I am a passionate advocate for plant-based living, continuous learning, and the return of the Seattle SuperSonics. I am also dedicated to helping the underdog, exploring neuroscience, practicing mindfulness, prioritizing health, connecting with nature, and embracing reinvention.

  • Sales leadership coaching, emotional intelligence development, sales strategy refinement, team performance optimization, leadership training, and performance coaching.

About David VanGeystel

Client Success

  • David is the man! I’ve worked with him several times throughout out my sales career and he always provides top notch coaching. He is as genuine and hardworking as they come. Highly recommend his services.

    Mike Winkler, Head of Sales at Volt Athletics

  • David is the embodiment of "professional". he won't let you outwork him; he won't let you out prepare him; and he certainly won't let you outsell him. Teacher and student; intellectual and intellectually curious; resourceful and results driven; competitive and yet collaborative; hunter, builder, leader. If you manage David: empower and enable. And if you are a colleague or peer: listen and admire.

    Bill Lawler, SVP Sales at Ookla

  • David was an inspiration to with for. As a young sales professional, green in many of the in's and out's of a multifaceted sales organization, DVG knew exactly how to get the most out of me. Leader/ Coach/ Manager/Friend, I call him all those things. Even since moving on to other jobs, I still rely on DVG as a mentor and forever will. I look forward to working again with David in the future.

    Andrew Gardner, Co-Founder at Humahly.io

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EQ Unlocked, coming soon.

Welcome to EQ Unlocked, your go-to weekly newsletter for mastering emotional intelligence and transforming your leadership style. Every week, we deliver actionable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories tailored for sales leaders and executives.

  • Gain control over your emotions and reactions. Learn techniques to manage stress, stay composed under pressure, and maintain a positive outlook, enabling you to lead with calm and confidence.

  • Discover and refine your leadership style. Through insightful analysis and self-assessment, recognize effective patterns and habits that enhance your influence and drive team success.

  • Develop the strength to bounce back from setbacks and adapt to challenges. Enhance your ability to persevere and maintain productivity, ensuring sustained performance and growth in a dynamic environment.