Dave Cain

About Me

Location
Ohio, USA
Languages
English

Leadership isn’t always easy—and let’s be honest, most of us aren’t born natural leaders. But leadership can be learned. Executive coaching helps you rethink your approach, uncover new strategies, and become a more effective leader. As a certified executive coach with extensive experience across North America and internationally—spanning union and non-union environments, as well as civilian and military settings—I bring practical expertise and real-world insights. Through confidential, results-driven conversations, I’ll help you enhance your leadership effectiveness and achieve your goals.

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Experience

Recent Work

  • Led leadership development and group facilitation initiatives for the Supply Chain Division at Cenovus, Calgary, including the implementation of a company-wide Values Team.
  • Spearheaded after-action review processes at ConocoPhillips, Texas, contributing to $26 million in cost reductions.
  • Coached numerous leaders, helping them rethink their approach to leadership, achieve professional growth, and enhance effectiveness

Notable Career History

  • Founder & Executive Coach, Cain Consulting, 2010–Present
    • Over 1.2 million miles flown to coach leaders virtually and on-site worldwide.
  • 20 years of Fortune 500 leadership experience, with a deep understanding of leadership development challenges in large organizations.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Development

  • BA, Telecommunications, Indiana University, Bloomington
  • Master of Organization Development, Bowling Green State University
  • Myers-Briggs Certified Practitioner
  • PCC, Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
  • Board Certified Executive Coach, Center for Credentialing & Education
  • Master of Neurolinguistic Programming, iNLP Center

 

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Recent Work

  • Led leadership development and group facilitation initiatives for the Supply Chain Division at Cenovus, Calgary, including the implementation of a company-wide Values Team.
  • Spearheaded after-action review processes at ConocoPhillips, Texas, contributing to $26 million in cost reductions.
  • Coached numerous leaders, helping them rethink their approach to leadership, achieve professional growth, and enhance effectiveness

Notable Career History

  • Founder & Executive Coach, Cain Consulting, 2010–Present
    • Over 1.2 million miles flown to coach leaders virtually and on-site worldwide.
  • 20 years of Fortune 500 leadership experience, with a deep understanding of leadership development challenges in large organizations.

Education & Professional Development

  • BA, Telecommunications, Indiana University, Bloomington
  • Master of Organization Development, Bowling Green State University
  • Myers-Briggs Certified Practitioner
  • PCC, Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
  • Board Certified Executive Coach, Center for Credentialing & Education
  • Master of Neurolinguistic Programming, iNLP Center

 

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Reviews

  • Mikhail S
    5 out of 5

    Dave worked as an external coach at Cenovus, my company, in 2022-2023, with the cohort of emerging leadership, of which I was a part. of. Dave played a pivotal role in my growth as a leader. His individual consultations were particularly invaluable, providing tailored guidance that helped me overcome challenges and gain clarity on my leadership path. Thanks to his insights, I was able to progress and take on greater leadership responsibilities within Cenovus.

  • Thaer M
    5 out of 5

    I truly believe that Dave is best coaches that I have met. He didn’t know much about my line of business; however, he understood human behavior, and he helped the group understand where are our problems and how to solve those problems. He helps organizations get better together.

  • Hussein A
    5 out of 5

    Dave is a very calm and meticulous consultant who prioritizes solving the problems of his clients. He uses incredible professional command and impressive body language to communicate. He coached some of the best mentors I have worked with, including Drilling Managers, Drilling Superintendents, and other leaders in the Oil & Gas Industry. In fact, Dave successfully coached the leadership team on the SKD T-12 Rig in Thailand to win the Rig of the Year Award in 2014. I enthusiastically recommend him! With Dave on your team, you are already one step ahead of your competition.

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