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David W.

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Bio

I have an MS in Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley. I started my career designing computer chips but found my true passion as an instructor! I have been developing and teaching engineering workshops and coaching presentation and public speaking skills for over 30 years. I have coached countless adult professionals as well as students of all ages using my unique and fun, lightning feedback method. I have helped many conquer their anxiety and become confident speakers and have helped even...

I have an MS in Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley. I started my career designing computer chips but found my true passion as an instructor! I have been developing and teaching engineering workshops and coaching presentation and public speaking skills for over 30 years. I have coached countless adult professionals as well as students of all ages using my unique and fun, lightning feedback method. I have helped many conquer their anxiety and become confident speakers and have helped even the shyest and driest speakers become joyful, passionate, and engaging presenters. I have received numerous awards for teaching excellence, and countless accolades from my students. Imagine what I can do for you!

Whether you are new to presenting or experienced and looking to polish your skills, whether you are talking to 2 people or 2,000, I can help you WOW your audience!

If you are preparing for a job or school interview I can help you shine and really impress the interviewer!

If you are creating your own presentation I can help you develop crisp, clear and engaging material!

Before scheduling a coaching session we will chat a few minutes to make sure I am the right coach for you. If so, I will ask you to prepare a 3 minute presentation (short bio, for example), before we meet. At the start of our session, you begin presenting. Within the first few minutes I assess your skills and what areas need improvement. We then start tackling the most important skill first, the one with the biggest bang for the buck, using my focused-but-fun proprietary lightning feedback approach! Once you’ve mastered that skill, we move on to the next, and so on. My coaching method is custom-tailored to your presentation style and skill level. Most people experience dramatic improvements in the first hour, and often, this is all you need! You decide if you want more sessions.

I am available online, or for in-person coaching within the extended San Francisco Bay Area. Contact me now to start becoming an amazing presenter!


Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Electrical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Masters

Additional Languages

Spanish

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Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I have been a recruiter at job fairs and a hiring manager. I understand what HR and hiring managers are looking for when interviewing candidates. I've helped countless adults and students prepare for behavioral as well as role-specific interviews, whether for first jobs or job transitions, internships or school admissions, with successful outcomes leading to next round interviews and offers.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

During my 30+ year career as an engineering instructor I’ve coached countless adult professionals as well as students of all ages to markedly improve their presentation and public speaking skills (besides also developing and teaching industry-recognized top quality engineering workshops). I developed and perfected a unique and fun, lightning feedback method, which I have successfully deployed to help many conquer their anxiety and become confident speakers. I have helped even the shyest and driest speakers become joyful, passionate, and engaging presenters. I have received numerous awards for teaching excellence, and countless accolades from my students. Whether this is your first time presenting, or you are a seasoned professional looking to polish your skills, whether you’re presenting to 2 people or at a conference of 2,000 people, I can help you WOW your audience! If you're preparing for a job or school interview I can help you shine and really impress the interviewer! If you're creating your own material I can help you develop your speech or presentation to achieve that WOW-factor! My coaching method is custom-tailored to your presentation and speaking style, as well as your current skill level.

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Exactly the Confidence I Needed Before My Interview

I had a coaching session with Dave today, and it was incredibly helpful in preparing me for my upcoming interview for the Case Western Anesthesiologist Assistant program, which is in less than a week. While I had been practicing on my own, I wasn’t sure if my answers were flowing well or if I needed more targeted feedback. Dave was able to identify specific areas for improvement and offered clear, practical suggestions. He helped me work through things I was struggling with, such as maintaining strong eye contact, and even demonstrated how I could tweak and strengthen potential answers. He also walked me through strategies for responding to questions that might catch me off guard on interview day, which significantly boosted my confidence. What stood out most was how patient and kind Dave was throughout the session. He even took the time to call me before our scheduled meeting to explain his coaching approach and provide initial feedback. That conversation alone was extremely valuable, and we could both see how impactful it was once the session began. Overall, it was a great experience. I would highly recommend Dave to anyone who is feeling nervous, unprepared, or simply needs reassurance and guidance before an important interview.

Layann, 1 lesson with David

Had an Insightful Session with David

I met with David to prepare for job Interviews via role play. During the session, he made me realize my key strengths, and practice highlighting them in my introduction for the interview. I had a great time doing it since he made the session relaxed and engaging.

Glenda, 1 lesson with David

patient and kind tutor

I believe any one who want do do well speaking, interview or public speaking or otherwise..it is like mandatory to have sessions with David , as he can easily without much difficulty,break your pattern and set you on new path of communication…It was great session with David, Thanks David…

Pruthvi, 2 lessons with David

Experienced and Passionate

I took David's tutoring for help public speaking in a professional corporate environment. David was a fantastic tutor, helping me understand what I need to work on and having me practice. He is very friendly and fun to talk to. He's very clearly passionate, and his services are worth far more than $40/hr. If you need help with presentations, this will be the best $40 you will spend.

Gavin, 1 lesson with David

Awesome tutor with tons of experience.

David helped me prepare for my MIT interview. Even though I contacted him last minute multiple times, he made time for me. His approach to the "tell me about yourself" question helped me greatly!

Nathan, 3 lessons with David

Encouraging Anxiety Free Interview Prep

David has been an incredible resource for my 16 year old who is prepping for an important interview but has never been asked anything more involved than a dinner order. David has a plan and a lesson structure on how to interact with your interviewer, listen to the question and most importantly respond thoughtfully and fully to the question. He's been invaluable in coaching my son how to be comfortable in what is inherently and uncomfortable position and has also paid close attention to other crucial aspects of interviewing that others tutors often skip--body language, eye contact, delivery, etc. My son actually looks forward to his sessions and I can see his confidence growing. Can't recommend David enough!

Suzanne, 7 lessons with David

Changed my life!

David is a world-class interview tutor. He quickly identified both the small and major gaps in my approach and helped unlock a level of communication ability I didn’t even know I had. Thanks to his coaching, I was able to prepare for (and ultimately secure) an extremely competitive role at a fantastic company. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough.

Tony, 2 lessons with David

Patient, yet gave wonderful constructive feedback!

David was great. I started off really nervous (as usual), but as he stopped me and gave me feedback along the way. By the end, I was no longer nervous and confident in my approach to the interview I had coming up. Thank you!

Jamie, 1 lesson with David

Fantastic Tutor and Interview Coach

David is a fantastic tutor and interview coach. He has a very structured and proven method for helping people improve their interview skills. From the very first session, he clearly outlines his methodology, provides actionable feedback, and gives tailored strategies to highlight your strengths. What really sets David apart is his ability to break down the interview process into clear, manageable steps. He doesn’t just tell you what to say—he teaches you how to think strategically about your answers, structure them effectively, and deliver them with confidence. He also creates a supportive and encouraging environment that pushes you to improve without ever feeling overwhelmed. After working with him, I noticed a significant boost in both my communication skills and overall confidence going into interviews.

Alex, 3 lessons with David

Fantastic Tutor and Interview Coach

David is a fantastic tutor and interview coach. He has a very structured and proven method for helping people improve their interview skills. From the very first session, he clearly outlines his methodology, provides actionable feedback, and gives tailored strategies to highlight your strengths. What really sets David apart is his ability to break down the interview process into clear, manageable steps. He doesn’t just tell you what to say—he teaches you how to think strategically about your answers, structure them effectively, and deliver them with confidence. He also creates a supportive and encouraging environment that pushes you to improve without ever feeling overwhelmed. After working with him, I noticed a significant boost in both my communication skills and overall confidence going into interviews.

Alex, 3 lessons with David
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