David Grau

Twenty years’ experience in leadership and management coaching, organization and employee development, and conflict prevention and resolution. David’s in-depth consulting background in organization development and change management forms the foundation of his work. He is a retired US Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Officer, Navy rank Captain.

David’s ideal clients are executives and leaders within corporations, government and non-profit organizations wanting to:

  • Develop an increased ability to lead with greater clarity and reduced stress during times of rapid and complex change both internal and external to the organization
  • Attain both their next level of performance and that of the members of their organization
  • Lead change in a way that ensures buy-in, shared purpose, accountability, and successful implementation and sustainment of that success over time especially in the face of pushback from those resisting change
  • Identify opportunities for increased effectiveness as a leader

David’s focus is on developing leaders and managers through coaching to create an environment where people can do their very best work. He enjoys working with clients who are willing to tackle problematic workplace challenges and transform those challenges into successes for both the individual or individuals involved and the organization at large.

David’s selected credentials 

  • ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
  • Certified Resilient Leadership Coach
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"David provides a firm and steady hand to senior leaders running large teams and making big decisions. In his coaching he captures a great blend of experience and “in the seat” knowledge with on-point coaching tools, leadership frameworks and practical improvement tactics"
National DirectorAudi Pre-Owned Vehicles, Volkswagen Group of America
“David is results-driven, insightful and extremely knowledgeable. He worked collaboratively with me to develop highly actionable options and solutions to achieve a wide range of leadership and personal goals to increase my effectiveness as a corporate executive resulting in a positive impact on both the business and those I lead.”
National DirectorMarketing, Lamborghini of North America, Volkswagen Group of America
"In addition to David's qualifications, education and certifications, he is a very genuine person, consistently demonstrates high integrity, is extremely dependable and 100% dedicated to helping his clients succeed. If you are looking for an exceptional executive coach I whole-heartedly recommend David to you"
Juan RiboldiAscent Advisor, Strategic Transformational Leadership & Change Consulting, Author of “The Path of Ascent”
“I just completed my series of sessions. What a positive impact David's coaching has had on my leadership. I have learned so much about myself and my abilities. I feel transformed, more confident and empowered. He is truly a gift”
Executive DirectorSteadfast (Standing Firm Against Youth Homelessness), Frederick County Maryland
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Ms. Uman also works with teams: the interplay of one-on-one coaching with members of a team while simultaneously focusing on team dynamics has helped her clients develop collaborative behaviors and increase trust among team members, improve personal and team accountability, and improve productivity by individuals and the team as a whole. Ms. Uman specializes in gender dynamics within teams, woman-managed teams, and teams where women are in the majority. She helps these teams identify the behaviors that undermine others, and develop both an attitude and behaviors that help the team members and leaders become more powerful and effective.

As a certified organizational consultant, Ms. Uman specializes in conducting organizational assessments and developing reports that illuminate the patterns and themes of organizational behavior, enabling organizations to move positively and effectively into a successful future.

As an organizational trainer, Ms. Uman designs, develops and conducts a broad array of workshops including leadership development, teambuilding, career development, running effective meetings, and managing gender differences. She has received the certification as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designated by the International Coaching Federation.

Her clients include:

  • Crestline Hotels
  • Georgetown University
  • Intelligence Community
  • National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health
  • JBS International
  • Russell Reynolds Associates
  • American Psychological Association
  • Software Engineering Institute

Ms. Uman holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, a Master’s in Education from the University of Maine, and certificates in Organization Development and Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University. Her experience includes serving as an instructor at George Mason University, Georgetown University, Northern Virginia Community College and Mt. Vernon College. She is certified in aa array of assessments, including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) EI.20 (Emotional Intelligence) and EI 360, Change Management (Prosci) and was also certified by William Bridges and Associates to conduct workshops and provide consulting services on managing organizational transitions.

As a coach, Mandeep brings this experience, and his fundamental belief in each person’s innate abilities, to create the non-judgmental and energized space for leaders and teams to truly get in touch with what is important to them, and rev up the energy and momentum to make it happen.  His clients take ownership of their own power. They also leverage their own observations to get deep insights into what’s holding them back and then break those habits.  A number of his clients have reported their work together has been transformative.

In addition, these leaders and teams begin to accept the world as it shows up, rather than the way they wish it would.  That accepted, they hold the courage of their convictions pragmatically, communicate their vision authentically and directly, and set about influencing the people, networks and systems of which they are part to create the enabling environments within which their organizations, projects and people succeed.

Mandeep considers himself extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to express his passions through two completely different careers separated by two decades.  The path of transition has been bumpy and fascinating, and has provided Mandeep the direct experience and insights which make him the coach he is.

Mandeep is also an Executive Coach with the American University Key Executive Leadership Programs.

As a consultant, Mandeep facilitates interventions with senior leadership teams, helping them surface key issues and create jointly owned action plans to solve them. He is adept at uncovering unclear, missing or misaligned roles and accountabilities, business process gaps, and unspoken organizational agreements on topics that are undiscussable.  Mandeep can create environments within which teams bring up the elephant in the room.

Mandeep has a background that spans 35+ years of hands-on experience creating, and facilitating the creation of, solutions to complex problems involving multiple stakeholders.  In his career, he has worked internationally, across cultures and organizational boundaries, to build IT Systems, reengineer business processes, provide organizational and innovation consulting services, nurture client and employee relationships, and grow companies in roles spanning coaching, facilitation, individual contribution, and project, line and executive management.  He has done this within large international organizations, federal and local governments, non-profits, consulting companies, and start-ups.

MANDEEP’S CLIENTS have included a wide range of organizations:

  • Government & International Organizations: The World Bank Group; DFAS, EPA, FBI, FEMA, ICE, NIC (National Institution of Corrections), OCC, TSA, USSS; Fairfax County, VA.
  • Non-profit: US Green Building Council
  • Private Sector: Allegis Group, Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, Progeny Advanced Genetics, Turner Construction (US); Applied Materials (USA, China & Taiwan); Grupo Elektra (Mexico); Tata Chemicals, North Delhi Power Limited, Samsung, IBM and  Konkan Railways (India); and EFI (USA and India).

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Georgetown University Certification in Leadership Coaching (CLC)
  • ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
  • The Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) & Collective Leadership
  • Hogan Assessments (Hogan Personality Inventory [HPI]; Hogan Development Survey [HDS]; Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory [MVPI])
  • Emotional and Social Competence Inventory (ESCI);
  • DiSC Assessment

EDUCATION:

  • MBA, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta
  • BSEE, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur