David Dobson - Healthcare Operations Executive

“Darren Walker has been a tremendous support and advisor to me throughout the course of his engagement with me as my executive coach.  When I first reached out to him I was in the midst of a career transition and at a point where I had a unique opportunity to truly focus on myself and what I wanted to do next in my career. 

The first step was to create an awareness of where I was, who I was, and where I wanted to go.  Darren presented an assessment that allowed me to gain insights that no previous assessment had garnered for me.  It was then connected to a process of ever-building discoveries where I was able to take the learnings from my assessment and compare that to my strengths and weaknesses in comparison to the thousands of people that had taken the survey prior to me.  I was truly impressed by the level of detail and the way in which it rolled up to themes that truly resonated with me as a person, and a leader and helped to challenge in redefining the purpose behind why I lead the way that I do and how I can lead even better than I have before. 

My journey is far from over but my ability to articulate my purpose and passion in why I do what I do has never been clearer to me.  As I engage with those I work with and other leaders I am able to share my story in a way that I have not been able to in the past.  I can connect the dots in regard to my purpose, why I am doing what I am doing and what I want in my future.  The peace that has come with this journey of discovery has been truly incredible.  At a time when many are struggling with who they are, what they are doing and more specifically why.  The insights that I have gained through my journey have given me, even more, focus and resolve to push forward and not rush into the next thing/opportunity, instead, I am looking for the next opportunity that aligns with my purpose and passion.  I know it will be worth the wait!  Thanks, Darren!  I appreciate all that you do and have done for me!”