My wonderful wonky story
As a Golden Gloves boxing champion in my teens, I know winning in the ring is a big thing, but getting up from the life-hits is what really makes champions.
The moment when everything changed.
It was 3AM when a force like a “nuclear bomb” erupted in my chest—so violent it lifted me off my feet and slammed me to the floor five times in rapid succession.
Weak and drenched in sweat, I lay gasping for air, aware of one undeniable truth: my life, and the people I loved, mattered more than any deadline or deliverable.
A Wake-Up Call at the Hospital Door
I managed to drive myself to the hospital, only to collapse at its entrance. I remember waking up hours later under the harsh fluorescent lights, tubes dangling from my arm, my wife’s anxious eyes searching mine. The diagnosis: exhaustion. Burnout. At just thirty-one, I’d sprinted so hard I almost didn’t make it back.
Seeing What Really Matters
Lying in that hospital bed, I realized the world doesn’t pause because we push ourselves to the brink. Deadlines, KPIs, boardrooms... they all carried on without me. That night taught me a vital lesson: I am worth more alive than dead. Family, health, spiritual growth, and play weren’t luxuries—they were foundations for sustainable leadership.
How this shaped my coaching
My own burnout “wake-up” taught me that lasting leadership springs from discovery, alignment, and action—so I’ve built every coaching and training programme around immersive, story-driven experiences that light the fire of insight, synchronize vision with daily habits, and equip you with clear, practical next steps.
Rather than lecturing from the front of the room, I facilitate hands-on exercises, compelling narratives, and group challenges that spark self-reflection and commitment.
By the end of our work together, you’ll leave not just inspired, but with a concrete roadmap, renewed energy, and the accountability to turn clarity into momentum.
Achievements so far…
Teenage Amateur Boxing Champion
My first taste of discipline, resilience, and the power of a clear goal.
MBA, Curtin Business School (Australia)
Deepening my strategic and leadership toolkit on a global stage.
Copyright Law Certificate, Harvard Law School
Gaining cutting-edge expertise in intellectual property and rights management.
Doctoral Researcher, HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management (Germany) Advancing original scholarship on creativity, technology, and value appropriation.
ICF-Recognized Certified Professional Coach
Earning the gold-standard credential for transformational coaching.
Adjunct Executive Coach, Strathmore Business School
Shaping future leaders in one of Africa’s premier business programs.
Member, EU/UNESCO Expert Facility on Governance of Culture
Advising global policy on culture, creative industries, and equitable access.
Inaugural Inductee, Kenya Publishers Hall of Fame
Honored for my contributions to publishing, cultural entrepreneurship, and thought leadership.
Organisations I have worked with
Fuel your spark
Whether you’re brewing big ideas or steering teams through complexity, this is where your next chapter ignites. From executive coaching, to tailored masterclasses, to cultural‑strategy training—all anchored in The Thryve Model™ to help you forge your excellence.
Book a free 15-minute Zoom discovery call with David.
No cost, no commitment. Walk away with immediate clarity and your first action step. Or connect on LinkedIn to start the conversation.
