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David W.

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About David


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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

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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.

Examples of Expertise


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David delivers exceptional results in very little time

David is a world class communicator and observer. Within a few minutes of joining the session, David started to pickup on key insights that had been missed during the last year of practice at Toastmasters. David's reassuring approach, professional methods, and vast experience combine to make the perfect speaking coach. I'm thrilled I found David and plan to work with him consistently to finally breakthrough obstacles that have been holding me back for decades.

Cody, 2 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

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

Knowledgeable and Patient

He was great! He helped me cut unnecessary information from my presentation to reduce it to 4 minutes. We also worked on slowing down the speed of speech and emphasizing different words as I spoke.

Morgan, 5 lessons with David

Excellent and patient tutor

David is a very knowledgeable and patient tutor. He explains things clearly and makes sure I truly understand each point. I really appreciate his encouragement and the way he helps me gain confidence step by step. I enjoyed our session very much and look forward to learning more with him!

Regina, 8 lessons with David

Amazing, building confidence, and implementing technique

Dave is fantastic! He taught me so many little tips and tricks that I'll implement to my presentations. He is constructive, but fair, and also will tell you when you've done an excellent job!! Thank you, highly recommend!!

Andrew, 1 lesson with David

The Confidence Coach Every Professional Needs

I always thought I needed a script to speak confidently, until one session with Dave changed that. He helped me realize that natural, unscripted speaking is far more powerful. As a non-native English speaker, I underestimated my ability to communicate naturally in meetings. You just need the right coach -and Dave is that coach. Highly recommend him if you want to become a confident, authentic speaker.

Ruchi, 5 lessons with David

Top Tutor

Enjoyed my session with David! First time with any one on one tutor. He was able to give constructive feed back and I was able to do reruns within the hours! :)

Jay, 1 lesson with David

Great knowledge!!

David is amazing at what he does and makes you feel comfortable. He provides very honest feedback in a safe environment! In just one session, I learned something I can carry with me for the rest of my career. It's clear that Dave loves what he does.

Jeff, 1 lesson with David

Encouraging and Kind Coach

I can’t recommend Dave enough as an interview coach. From our very first session, he brought such clarity, confidence, and strategy to the table. He has a real talent for identifying strengths and helping you articulate them in a way that feels both authentic and impactful.

Pam, 1 lesson with David
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