About David
Behind every fear lies a greater desire.
For more than seven years I have coached and mentored achievement-oriented leaders around the world, helping them find lasting solutions to challenges they have carried for years.
My journey
1990
Born in Madrid
Where I live and work today
2014
Moved to the UK for four years. Teaching degree
Taught in primary schools and nurseries
2017
Qualified as a coach with Animas (ICF), London
2018
Eleven days of retreat in the mountains of Lanjarón
Silence and meditation
2019 – today
Founded Sanctum of Excellence
Coaching founders, CEOs and family businesses
Training & mentors
Animas Centre
ICF-accredited coach certification, London
Samurai Coaching Dojo
Coaching training, with a samurai sword to prove it
The Forge
18 months of highly rigorous ontological leadership training, including co-leading it
Mentors
Further training and mentors along the way
How I work
From who you are being, not just what you are doing.
My work is ontological. Many high achievers have lost the effortless state they once led from, and keep pushing harder to compensate.
When we restore it, communication becomes more authentic, projects gain momentum, and satisfaction, focus and effectiveness follow naturally, because you are operating from your essence rather than from performance alone.
On my own journey
I had to learn how to…
Feel my emotions, especially anger.
Open my heart, knowing that loving deeply means risking heartbreak.
Let go of the need to be right.
Stop looking for the answers outside myself.
Release the belief that following joy is irresponsible.
Stop carrying the world alone, and learn to trust.
What I've discovered
Behind our fears are our greatest desires.
I help people committed to deep truth and excellence uncover what they truly want, face the fears that hide it, and begin a new chapter. It is my life's purpose.
We're playing to have you transform your life into one that you love, forever.
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