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You already know what you need to do. You just can’t say it out loud yet.

When the decision can’t wait, and you can’t talk to anyone inside the room, that’s when leaders call me. 

You’re not here because something is broken. You’re here because something matters, a decision, a transition, a moment where the stakes are high enough that you can’t afford to get it wrong. Colle Davis works with CEOs and senior leaders who are already good at what they do and need someone outside the room who will tell them the truth. 

Private. Direct. No agenda except yours. Colle works with a small number of clients at any given time, retainer-based, accessible when it counts, not on a schedule that makes you wait a week to think out loud. Forty years of senior executive coaching across industries as varied as banking, energy, entertainment, and startups. One focus: what happens next, and how you lead through it. 

Nassim Nicholas Taleb cited Colle Davis on the cover of Skin in the Game, Random House, 2018. 

If this is the moment, call me at 804-467-1536 PST or schedule the next step on Calendly. Schedule a conversation with Colle.

 

Are You Who You Want to Be?

Are You Who You Want to Be? By Colle Davis Are you happy with who you are today? This question is difficult to answer because it implies unhappiness or discomfort with the person lugging your brain around. Being unhappy is seen as tiring and boring and is not easy or cheap to cure. Who do …

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MyCoach’s Notes: Notice of Termination

Notice of Termination  By Colle Davis Leaving a job can sometimes feel like a whirlwind, especially when faced with the formalities of corporate protocol. While the traditional two-week notice may seem like a courtesy extended to employers, the reality often contrasts sharply with the treatment employees receive upon termination. The corporate world insists on forcing …

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MyCoach’s Notes: The Path to Elegance: Leading with Grace and Efficiency

The Path to Elegance: Leading with Grace and Efficiency by Colle Davis In the intricate dance of leadership, elegance is not merely a matter of aesthetics; it is a strategic approach that yields efficient and effective results. Just as a mathematician seeks the most succinct solution, a leader aims for the most streamlined path to …

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My Coach’s Notes: Pain of Divorce

Pain of Divorce By Colle Davis Several years ago, a lady came to me and asked if I could help her do something about the pain of her divorce. Having been through the process myself several decades ago, I nodded and inquired as to what specifically she wanted to know. She said, “When I have to …

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