Most leaders are good at their job — but no one trained them to lead people, build teams, or think like a business owner. That's not a character flaw. It's a gap. And it's exactly what I help you close.
Leadership doesn't have to be this hard. The right coaching changes everything —
let's find out what's possible for you →I work with professionals who are serious about growth — the ones who want more than a workshop certificate. Here's who gets the most out of working with me.
You've earned your seat at the table. Now you need to lead the people around it with influence, clarity, and strategic vision — not just authority.
You were the best individual contributor — so they promoted you. Now you're responsible for others' performance and nobody handed you a playbook.
You built something real. Now growth depends on leading people, building systems, and shifting from doing everything to owning the vision.
I'm David Geter — business consultant, executive coach, and leadership strategist. I founded The Next Steps, LLC on one belief: your challenges become my challenges. That's not a tagline. That's how I operate in every engagement.
I've seen talented leaders plateau because no one invested in developing them as people. I've watched business owners stay stuck in employee mode for years — not because they lacked drive, but because nobody helped them think differently. That's the gap I close.
"Leadership doesn't have to be difficult — but it does have to be intentional. That's what separates leaders who grow from leaders who grind."
When we work together, you get more than a coach. You get a partner who shows up prepared, asks the hard questions, and stays invested in your growth long after the session ends. I use tools like Everything DiSC® to help you understand yourself and the people you lead — because self-awareness is the foundation of every great leader.
Every engagement is personalized. We don't do generic programs — we do the work that actually moves the needle for you.
If your business isn't growing the way it should, the answer is rarely working harder. I help business owners and leaders get clear on strategy, fix what's broken, and build systems that scale without burning you out.
One-on-one coaching that meets you where you are. We use real tools — including Everything DiSC® — to understand how you lead, how others experience your leadership, and exactly what to do differently.
Great organizations are built on great leaders at every level. From first-time managers to senior teams, I design and deliver programs that build real leadership capability — not just confidence on a good day.
No guesswork. No generic programs. Just a focused process that works.
We start with a real conversation — no pitch, no pressure. I want to understand where you are, what's not working, and what you're trying to build.
Using tools like Everything DiSC®, we get clear on your leadership style, your blind spots, and the specific gaps between where you are and where you need to be.
No cookie-cutter programs. Your 90-day development plan is built around your profile, your goals, and your real-world challenges — not someone else's template.
We work it together. I stay engaged, track your progress, and adjust as you grow. Your wins are my wins. Your challenges are mine to help you solve.
Don't take my word for it. Here's what happens when leaders invest in themselves and commit to the work.
David has a way of asking the exact question that makes you stop and think, "Why haven't I figured this out sooner?" He's not just a coach — he's a strategic partner who holds you accountable while making you feel supported every step of the way.
I was promoted into a leadership role and had zero idea how to lead a team. Within 60 days of working with David, my team's engagement went up, conflict went down, and I stopped dreading Monday mornings. The DiSC® work alone was worth everything.
I've been in business for 12 years and still operated like a one-person show. David helped me realize I was the bottleneck in my own company. Six months later, I have systems, a team that leads itself, and a business that finally scales.
No obligation, no hard sell. Just two people figuring out whether there's a fit — and what's possible if there is.
I respond personally to every inquiry. If you're ready to talk, so am I. Let's figure out your next step together.