David Hughen

Leadership coach · Austin, TX · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC, MBTI

"AustinWorkNet delivers creative solutions for companies looking to improve the performance of their organization and leaders." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Performance Management
organizations
Aligning Corporate Goal Setting · Cascading Corporate Goals · Defining Pay-for-Performance Plans · Automating Performance Management · Employees 'Own' Their Performance on request
Lead at Every Level Program
new managers and leaders at every level
Effective hiring · Employee engagement · Developing effective leadership skills and behaviors · Addressing matters of employment law · Managing conflict on request
New Manager Training
new managers
Effective hiring · Employee engagement · Developing effective leadership skills and behaviors · Addressing matters of employment law · Managing conflict on request
Executive Leadership Programs
executive leaders
Leadership development · Organizational development · Group workshops on request
Group Workshops Leadership development · Organizational development on request
Organizational Development Leadership development · Organizational development on request
1x1 Leadership Coaching
executive leaders
1 session · Behavioral Assessments · 360 Degree Feedback · Customized Coaching Plan · Data-driven Performance Metrics on request
Executive Coaching
executive leaders and expatriated leaders
Confidential sounding board · Personal wisdom and business advice · Understanding how the leader is wired · Understanding how the leader is perceived · Addressing potential blind spots on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Understand how the leader is wired · Understand how the leader is perceived · Address potential blind spots · Move towards peak performance
Assessments
MBTI Step II, DiSC, Neethling Brain Instrument, Leadership Circle Coaching Program, LCP Culture Survey, Facilitative Leadership

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
LeadershipPeer 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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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