About

David Waggoner has over twenty years' experience in human and organizational development in diverse international settings. His specialization rests on the core skills of human and organizational interaction: Communication, influence and persuasion, managing up and networking, presence, reputation management, and dealing with conflict. David’s work is founded on emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and critical thinking. He has a proven track record of developing professionals, enduring teams, and progressive initiatives combining interpersonal effectiveness and organizational strategy. David's programs propel organizations by supporting global interactions, providing shared experiences, and reinforcing optimal organizational behaviors and culture. Professionals discover distinctive behaviors, mindsets, qualities, and tools. These instruments, added to personal strengths, empower success through previously unidentified courses of action. Uniquely impactful about David’s method is how he makes you feel about what you learn: He makes you care, creating years of reinforced learning.

David holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Development and Change from Fielding Graduate University, a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from the University of Colorado Denver, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. He maintains executive coaching certifications from Fielding Graduate University and the International Coach Federation, and twenty additional organizational certifications round out David's credentials.

 

Professional Certifications and Psychometric Assessments

Custom 360 Assessments

Emergenetics International

  • Certified Emergenetics Associate

Gallup

  • StrengthsFinder

International Coach Federation

  • Professional Certified Coach

Hogan

  • Leadership Forecast Series

Ken Blanchard

  • Situational Leadership II

Kilmann Diagnostics

  • Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument

Korn Ferry

  • Interview Architect
  • Korn Ferry 360
  • Leadership Architect
  • Voices 360

Langevin Learning Services

  • Advanced Instructional Design

MindGym

  • MindGym Distinguished Certification

Multi-Health Systems

  • EQ-I 2.0
  • EQ 360

Tracom Group

  • Social Style
  • Versatility

Wiley

  • Everything DiSC Solutions Provider: Work of Leaders Specialization

Zenger/Folkman

  • The Extraordinary Leader 360 Assessment