David Matthew Prior, MCC, BCC, ACTC
Master Practitioner
David, an ICF and EMCC certified Team Coach with 25+ years of experience, specializes in aligning business, teams, and leadership through performance with integrity, blending his expertise from the fields of finance, theatre, and ethics. Based in NYC and fluent in three languages, he has structured programs at Columbia University, coached thousands of senior leaders globally, trained over 5,000 executive coaches, and produced impactful results across diverse industries.
David holds the Professional Certificate of Advanced Study in Coaching Supervision from Oxford Brookes University. His expertise includes Top Team Development, Team Leader Development, and Team Practitioner Supervision.
David has worked with a global banking and finance institution with 10,000 employees globally and offices in 100 countries. Here, he coached multiple Team Leaders (Director & Senior Manager levels) and their leadership teams based in the APAC region (Singapore office - Infrastructure), West & Central Africa (Senegal office – Financial Investments), and the United States (Washington DC office – Corporate Budgeting).
Administered Team Diagnostic Surveys and customized team member interviews to design live (London, Washington DC) and virtual (Senegal, Singapore, Washington DC) team launches, relaunches, and re-compositions. All 3 teams underwent global reorganizations and changes in leadership at the executive-organizational level.
David Matthew Prior’s Areas of Expertise:
Top Team Development: David works on building and optimizing the performance of leadership teams, ensuring they lead with vision, strategy, and collaboration.
Team Leader Development: He focuses on developing leaders who can inspire and guide their teams, instilling key leadership qualities for long-term success.
Team Practitioner Development: David helps practitioners develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective contributors in team settings, fostering personal and professional growth.
Team Practitioner Supervision: With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, David supervises team practitioners to enhance their skills and effectiveness, ensuring they meet both individual and organizational goals.