Directory of Certified Coaches
All Certified NeuroTransformational Coaches have first completed a recognized coach training program* before completing all four modules of BEabove Leadership’s Neuroscience, Consciousness and Transformational Coaching, a total of over 81 classroom hours (in addition to their core coach training). Upon completion of these modules, our certified coaches have then completed a rigorous Certification Program, which includes additional reading, review, coaching supervision and feedback. At the end of this program, they must pass a comprehensive written test (essay format) covering key neuroscience topics, as well as a one-to-one interview and coaching proficiency test. We’re very proud to recommend all our CNTCs as transformational coaches and experts in the neuroscience of human development. *in some rare cases, they may instead be trained as therapists — see individual information for more detail.
Neuroscience, Coaching and Relational Trauma Coaches have first completed classroom training with an ICF accredited coach training program or reasonable equivalent, but are not required to be certified or hold an ICF credential by the time they start this program. Upon successful completion of the program, coaches will receive a total of 33 ICF CCEUs: 20 for core competency and 13 for resource development.
Professional Experience
As a seasoned Technology executive and leadership coach, bringing over 17 years of industry expertise in Cybersecurity, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Professional Services, he has found himself in roles related to people development, strategic leadership, and bringing order to chaos. David is the Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for NTT Security Holdings. He concurrently holds the Leader for International Public and Private Partnerships role at NTT Corporation’s Security and Trust Office (STO) in Tokyo. Other recent roles include Americas VP for Cybersecurity Consulting for NTT Security, Inc. and the Global VP for Cyber Consulting at NTT Ltd.
David serves on the Boards of multiple non-profit organizations, including The Cyber Guild and the Cyber Threat Alliance. Early in his career, David served in the United States Army for six years and later served in various consulting and support roles to the United States Government.
Educational Background
David holds a Master's degree in Information Systems from Johns Hopkins University. Before that, he completed his Bachelor's in Labor Economics from the University of Akron and graduated from the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. David participated in the NTT- sponsored Global Leadership Development Program at the renowned IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland.
David is trained in the Ontological Coaching philosophy from the Newfield Network and is a certified ICF coach (ACC) who has worked with over 35 clients. In addition, he is a Newfield Certified Somatic Coach (NCSC) as well as a Certified NeuroTransformational Coach (CNTC) through BeAbove Leadership. David is also a graduate of the Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing and is a certified Artistic Blacksmith.