David Shawn Smith
Executive coach · Atlanta, GA · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: ICF MCC
"I help executives, founders, and high-potential leaders lead with steadiness, emotional intelligence, and intention — even in complex, high-stakes environments." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Executive Reset Senior or high-stakes leaders with one specific leadership issue |
3 sessions · 30-day turnaround · Three private one-on-one sessions · Direct email access between sessions · Written focus summary after Session One · Close-out summary after Session Three | $900 |
| Leadership in Practice Senior leaders, directors, and executives navigating growth, complexity, or transition |
12 sessions · 12 private coaching sessions · Ongoing Slack access for real-time support and reflection · Integration of emotional awareness, decision-making, and leadership behavior · Practical application between sessions | $4,500 to $7,500 |
| Executive Partnership Executives and senior leaders leading teams, functions, or organizations through scale and complexity |
Ongoing coaching weekly or bi-weekly · Strategic advisory support · Direct access via Slack and voice notes · Support navigating high-stakes decisions and leadership dynamics | $8,500 |
| Individual Sessions Leaders who need focused support on a specific challenge or moment |
1 session · Focused support for a specific challenge · Direct, practical session designed to create immediate clarity | $250 |
| Executive Coaching (1:1) Senior leaders, executives, founders, and high-potential leaders stepping into larger scope |
One-on-one coaching sessions · Virtual or in-person sessions · Short-term or ongoing engagement · Coaching customized to role, goals, and context | on request |
| Organizational Engagements Organizations seeking to strengthen leadership alignment, communication, and decision-making |
Leadership workshops and learning series · Group coaching for managers or leadership cohorts · Custom leadership development programs · Ongoing team advisory | on request |
| Speaking & Facilitation Leadership retreats, team offsites, conferences, professional gatherings, and faith-based or values-driven organizations |
Customized talks · Facilitated conversations · Engagement customized to audience, context, and desired outcomes | on request |
| The 8 Traits of Executive Presence Emerging leaders building executive presence |
Self-paced written guide · Framework for presence and composure | $47 |
| Leadership in Practice Container Senior Directors, VPs, CTOs, and founders operating cross-functionally with accountability for results |
Leadership baseline and strategic intake · Biweekly strategy sessions · Slack real-time support · Optional stakeholder alignment · Outcomes review | on request |
As published on their website, read Oct 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $900. Of the 323 leadership coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 35% start at the same price or lower.
- $250 a session. Of the 270 leadership coaches who publish a session price, 67% charge the same or less.
- 10 years coaching; the median for leadership coaches in our directory is 15.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Session One: define the issue, patterns, desired outcome, and first move · Session Two: review what happened, pressure-test the approach, and adjust · Session Three: confirm what changed, close open loops, and build an ongoing practice
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership | Peer groups, feedback from your manager, reading. | You have a mentor who has done the job. | A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: yes
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