Clarity and Strategy for Your Next Step
Are you stuck in your career or business, unsure of what to do next? Whether you need career clarity, want to grow your business, or need help navigating complex business partnerships, I’m here to help.
I’m David Mitroff, Ph.D., a career and business coach with over twenty years of experience combining clinical psychology training and real-world business expertise. From my office on Piedmont Avenue, near the Oakland / Berkeley border, I work with clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and I also travel frequently to Los Angeles and San Diego for in-person sessions.
In addition, I work with clients worldwide via Zoom or phone, allowing me to provide coaching, mediation, and strategy wherever you are.
As a keynote speaker, I travel globally to present at conferences and events. Depending on timing and budget, I can even meet with clients in person anywhere in the world.
Your success is always within reach — whether we connect by Zoom, phone, or in person.
Why My Background Makes a Difference
Most coaches either understand people or business — very few deeply understand both. My work is rooted in two decades of diverse experience in both psychology and business, making my coaching and mediation uniquely effective.
Coaching That Delivers Clarity and Results
Psychology Training
I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. While I am not a licensed psychologist or therapist, my clinical training gives me the ability to understand the psychological roadblocks that keep people and businesses stuck.
My clinical experience includes:
This training allows me to quickly identify and address internal barriers like fear, conflict avoidance, lack of confidence, and interpersonal dynamics — while keeping our focus firmly on forward progress.
Coaching Services
Career Coaching
Whether you’re looking to move up, pivot industries, or find clarity, I help you design a career strategy and take action.
Executive Coaching – The First 90 Days
The first 90 days in a new leadership role are critical.
Business Coaching
Expert consulting for owners and entrepreneurs ready to grow.
Leadership & Performance Coaching
Develop the skills and presence to lead effectively.
Personal Growth & Confidence Coaching
Grow as a professional and as a person.
Mediation & Partnership Support
In addition to one-on-one coaching, I provide in-person and virtual mediation for businesses and professional groups. These sessions address partnership issues, leadership changes, and complex business dynamics.
Testimonials
David helped our family-owned business work through long-standing partnership conflicts. His mediation process was structured, calm, and incredibly effective.
As a first-time executive, the First 90 Days coaching gave me the clarity and confidence to succeed quickly in my new role.
With David’s coaching, we were able to plan a smooth leadership transition and merge our companies without losing our culture or values.