David Shechtman - 3 Keys to Thriving in Uncertainty [Executive Leadership, Success & Surrender]

Addressing the crest of burnout-hybrid-covid-work culture, what are top leaders at iconic companies doing to deal with the pressures of the world we are living and working in today? This episode features David Shechtman (MSOD, PCC), Executive Coach and Senior Partner at Evolution, a premier consulting firm based in Los Angeles, California. We dive into anecdotes David shares about working with his clients and the realities of showing up virtually to inspire teams and run companies in this transformative time. How are we dealing with the unknown? What archetypal stories, rules, procedures and process help us move forward in professionally wild terrain? More on our guest: David’s experience includes two decades of work in training & development, organizational consulting, and executive coaching. His experience includes work in the financial services, high tech, healthcare, automotive, and travel & hospitality industries. Specific clients include Twitter, Slack, Medtronic, Optum, Electronic Arts, Dave, Datassential, Coursera, Collective Health, Northwestern Mutual, ADP, DaVita, Virtuoso, Elementary Robotics, and the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. David Shechtman is a committed coach who works with CEOs, high-potential leaders, and successful sales professionals on mastering Deep Change. He has an unparalleled ability to cut through the fog of complexity, confusion, and fear. David partners with clients as a trusted advisor. This work includes identifying core issues, naming key challenges, and organizing action plans. His expertise comes from decades of studying the art and science of behavior change, including many deep dives with Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey construct. David’s education includes a Master of Science in Organization Development from Pepperdine University. He also holds a PCC certification from the International Coach Federation. David has taught Organization and Strategy Consulting at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and is a regular presenter at the Organization Development Network annual conference. He has presented at TEDxPasadena on the topic of learning from adversity.