David Achata

David is an author, coach, trainer, facilitator, and speaker. He brings over twenty years of leadership experience to business organizations, team development, and training. He has facilitated and spoken at a wide variety of training events and retreats.

David has worked in various capacities from high school teacher, to pastor, to organizational health consultant. It was in the environment of church leadership that he began to interact with numerous business leaders in the community such as hospital CEOs, presidents of non-profits, and more. This unique experience gives him a window of understanding into the fast-paced world of executive leadership.

As a result of this, Achata Coaching Inc. was founded in 2011 to make space for leaders to find a broader vision. Since then, David has had the pleasure of serving top leaders from multi-billion-dollar companies, local entrepreneurs seeking ways to enhance their effectiveness, and has worked in industries such as health care, manufacturing, property development, semi- conductors, veterinarian services, lumber, tires, aerial firefighting among others.

He holds a master’s degree in Spiritual Development and is an ICF Certified Executive Coach (PCC). David is well-versed in using the MBTI®, CPI 260®, the TKI® and TTI Success Insights® DISC colors. He is a Certified Mentor Coach through the College of Executive Coaching and is a Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ Authorized Partner. He lives in the mountains of east Tennessee with his wife and two children where he enjoys trail running, mountain biking, and tinkering with his 1969 Mercury. Learn more at achatacoaching.com.