Jose D.
5.0
Executive Coach for BIPOC Leaders | Former CEO & COO
Studied at Teleos
Works at Zeal - Smart Contract Management
Hiring Manager
Available Monday at 9:00 PM UTC
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Jose’s Leadership Development Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
60+ people coached for Leadership Development
Jose has helped clients get into these companies:
I am a PCC certified executive coach, fundraising coach, and project manager with 16+ years of experience. Prior to becoming a coach, I worked in the not-for-profit field as a CEO, COO, and Major Gifts Fundraiser in the educational, cultural, philanthropic and environmental sectors. I have a passion for operations, fundraising, youth engagement and culture building. I coach leaders to find a more gentle, sustainable and fulfilling approach for building an organization where volunteers, staff and board feel they are enough and see each other as collaborators on a mission to build a more just world. I believe vulnerability is not weakness, but a super power and that everyone has the capacity to use what they have to find what they need. As a coach, I'm really good at helping my clients slow down and make decisions. Technically, I am good at fundraising, project management, goal setting and accountability.
Jose can help with:
Conflict Resolution
Diversity and Inclusion
Problem Solving
Emotional Intelligence
Coaching and Mentoring
Time Management
Innovation and Creativity
About Jose
I am bilingual in English and Spanish and hold a PCC certification as an executive coach. Over the past 16 years, I’ve cultivated a rich and varied professional journey, working extensively in the not-for-profit sector in key leadership roles such as CEO, COO, Major Gifts Officer, and Board Chair. These roles have given me firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities leaders face when making decisions in high-stakes environments. This lived experience informs my coaching practice, where I partner with leaders to develop a gentler, more sustainable approach to driving impact and building a more just and equitable world. My coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that vulnerability is not a weakness—it’s your superpower. By leaning into that vulnerability, you can unlock deeper self-awareness and authenticity, which fuels more meaningful connections and transformational growth. I coach with an emphasis on excellence, results, and self-acceptance, enabling my clients to lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose. In addition to my extensive leadership background, my journey is enriched by a foundation in the arts. I am a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where I honed my craft as an actor, followed by five years of work as a professional performer. This creative chapter of my life deeply influences my coaching approach. I bring an uncommon sensitivity, emotional intelligence, and discipline to my work with clients. I help them tap into their instincts, voice, gesture, and body as tools for authentic expression and self-realization. This holistic approach enables clients to access untapped potential, whether they are navigating professional challenges or stepping into new opportunities. I am particularly passionate about coaching leaders who aspire to create positive change in their organizations and communities. Whether working with veteran or emerging leaders, I help my clients align their actions with their values, embrace their noble purpose, and create spaces where equity, justice, and compassion are not just ideals but lived experiences. It is my mission to create a coaching environment where leaders feel supported to explore and grow. A space where they can integrate strategy with heart, and action with purpose.
Why do I coach?
I coach because coaching transformed my life. Fifteen years ago, I stepped into the role of Executive Director, filled with conviction but uncertainty about where to begin. Working with a coach gave me the tools to navigate complex challenges, make thoughtful decisions, and take purposeful actions. That guidance not only helped me lead my organization to a level of success I never thought possible but also shaped who I am as a leader. Now, I’m committed to paying it forward. As a coach, I thrive on helping my clients create space in their busy lives to reflect, prioritize, and move forward with clarity. My approach focuses on slowing down the rush of day-to-day demands to uncover meaningful insights, empowering my clients to make decisions with confidence and lead with authenticity. I work with leaders who are ready to embrace growth, navigate challenges, and build their own path to success—on their terms.
Work Experience
Director of People & Culture
Zeal - Smart Contract Management
February 2024 - Present
Hiring Manager
Executive Coach
Executive Leadership Center
September 2016 - Present
I specialize in executive coaching (both individual and organizational), fundraising coaching, and taking leaders into deeper levels of awareness with themselves and engagement with those that they serve. The results are a greater sense of confidence, purpose and stronger connections that assist in achieving success. I have a passion for working with BIPOC and emerging leaders. Clients include CEO's, Founders, Philanthropists, as well as Senior Directors in the nonprofit and for profit. A full list of clients is available on request.
COO
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
December 2019 - February 2022
Hiring Manager
Major Gifts Officer
League of Conservation Voters
September 2017 - December 2019
Executive Director
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
December 2007 - August 2016
Education
Teleos
TCDP Coaching Certification, Executive Coaching
2020 - 2021
Graduate of Teleos Executive Coaching Program
George Washington University
Certificate in Public Municipal Management, Municipal Government
2003 - 2004
Grade: A Selected for participation by DC Government Agency director. Full scholarship.
New York University
MFA, Theater
1993 - 1996
Graduate of Tisch School of the Arts
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Overall Rating
5.0
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