Elevating Leaders.
Amplifying Impact.
Our Expertise
WE BELIEVE REAL CHANGE AND TRANSFORMATION HAPPENS BY ADDRESSING SYSTEMS IN A DEEPLY HUMAN WAY.
As trusted advisors, we boldly challenge and transform limitations, unlocking new realms of possibility and pathways to achieve your highest potential. Together we will shift paradigms of what might be possible and offer a variety of paths to get there. We not only focus on supporting leaders, but also their teams, yielding an outsized impact on culture.
Let’s chat and unlock your potential today.
Enhancing leadership throughout the system.
Bespoke solutions to move you, your team and your organization forward - no matter your stage or sector. We believe that agility, flexibility and innovation drive the fastest, most effective results. As your partner in progress, we use customized strategies - not generic templates.
Your Organization
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Shaping Strategy, Design, and Culture
Effective organizational development drives lasting transformation and alignment. Our holistic approach supports your organization in creating or re-imagining a strategy, aligning your organizational design with that strategy, and leading successful change initiatives. We work alongside your team to strengthen culture, foster collaboration, and ensure seamless execution of change, all while keeping your vision and goals at the forefront. By blending strategic insight with practical implementation, we help you build a resilient and high-performing organization ready for the future.
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Offering Strategic and Operational Insight
Strategic foresight and operational excellence are essential for sustainable growth and innovation. Our future-focused approach empowers your board with the clarity and insight needed to navigate complexity, unlock untapped opportunities, and drive meaningful, measurable change. We bring together seasoned experts with a track record of blending deep industry knowledge with innovative problem-solving techniques, and we tailor solutions to your bold vision, elevating your organization's impact and performance.
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Delivering Impactful and Inspirational Messages
Inspiring change starts with a powerful message. Our keynote speakers go beyond simply speaking—they engage, challenge, and motivate audiences to rethink what’s possible. Through dynamic storytelling and thought-provoking insights, we empower leaders to unlock potential, shift perspectives and lead with purpose.
From large scale conferences to intimate gatherings, our keynotes are designed to leave a lasting impact - igniting bold ideas and fueling the momentum for meaningful transformation.
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Achieving Your Business Goals with Increased Capacity
The right expertise, at the right moment, can propel your organization forward. In our fractional offering, we connect you with seasoned leadership professionals who offer a unique blend of strategic insight with creative solutions.
Whether you're scaling operations, driving cultural transformation, or launching new initiatives, our fractional leaders seamlessly integrate into your team, providing expertise, vision, and hands-on execution - without the permanent headcount.
By partnering with you on a flexible basis, we ensure you achieve your goals faster, smarter, and more effectively, while adding fresh, innovative perspectives that drive growth and creative solutions.
Your Team
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Cultivating Collective Leadership
True leadership is not just about individuals—it’s about fostering collective strength. Our team development philosophy focus on building cohesive, high-performing teams that are aligned with your organizational goals, enhancing collaboration, trust, and shared purpose.
Leadership isn’t a solo endeavor—it thrives in collaboration. We help you nurture a team of leaders who understand how to work together, overcome challenges, and drive the collective success of your organization.
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Unlocking Collective Strengths and Shared Potential
In group coaching, we bring together visionary leaders to uncover and amplify their collective strengths, while addressing shared challenges and opportunities for growth.
Our bespoke approach empowers executives and emerging leaders to navigate complex decisions, deepen self-awareness, and cultivate a leadership presence that inspires trust and drives action within their teams. We are committed to unlocking the fullest potential within each leader, so the entire group can lead with confidence, impact, and a purposeful vision.
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Enhancing Team Capabilities and Gaining Insights on Dynamics
Unlock the hidden potential within your team. We combine insightful assessments and creative, hands-on learning opportunities to elevate your team's performance. Through powerful diagnostic tools, we gain a deeper understanding of your team's dynamics, strengths, and areas for growth. With this clarity, we design customized skill-building that increase individual and collective capabilities. Our goal is to help your team operate with greater purpose, insight, and creativity, while also refining internal collaboration, communication, and leadership. Together, we cultivate an environment where leadership potential is continually evolving and the team's performance is consistently elevated.
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Immersive Sessions for Team Alignment and Strategic Insight
Offsites and retreats provide teams with a unique opportunity to step away from their everyday responsibilities and engage in focused, transformative reflection and connection. Our customized offsites are designed to challenge conventional thinking and create a space for deep alignment, collaboration, and strategic clarity. These experiences inspire creative breakthroughs, offering fresh perspectives and driving alignment around shared goals. Whether enhancing relationships, unifying around a common vision, or refining team strategy, our offsites deliver the ideal balance of reflection, creativity, and clarity. We lead your team through immersive sessions that leave them energized, aligned, and ready to take purposeful, impactful action.
You
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Transformative One-on-One Coaching for High-Impact Leadership
Through one-on-one, transformative coaching, we partner with leaders to uncover their unique strengths and challenges.
Our tailored approach supports executives and rising leaders in navigating complex decisions, fostering deeper self-awareness, and cultivating a leadership presence that inspires trust and action. For leaders who are ready to step into their fullest potential, personalized coaching provides the clarity and support needed to break through barriers and rise to new heights of leadership. We believe in unlocking your best self so you can lead with confidence, impact, and purpose.
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Gaining Insight into Leadership Growth and Development
360 Feedback offers leaders a comprehensive perspective on their strengths and areas for improvement. By gathering feedback from peers, direct reports, and other key stakeholders, we provide a well-rounded view of your leadership abilities. This process uncovers blind spots, reveals development opportunities, and offers valuable strategic insights to enhance your leadership effectiveness. With this feedback, leaders gain the clarity needed to refine their approach, make informed decisions, and accelerate growth, ultimately leading to better team alignment and overall performance.
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Strategic Guidance for Overcoming Complex Challenges
In an ever-evolving business landscape, leaders require more than just advice—they need a trusted partner to guide them through uncertainty. Our Thought Partnership (aka Consulting) service provides the strategic insight, innovative solutions, and foresight you need to navigate challenges, optimize best practices, and find creative solutions. We work closely with you to anticipate trends, align your strategy with your long-term vision, and turn ambiguity into actionable clarity. Together, we develop a strategic roadmap that empowers you to lead with confidence, innovation, and a clear sense of direction.
Get to the root cause.
Get to the root cause.
Our Team
DEEPLY HUMAN. CHANGE MAKERS. RISK TAKERS.
We believe in the transformative power of human connection. Our careers have been defined by improving organizations and helping individuals grow, develop, and thrive. We firmly believe that when people are well-led and well-coached, incredible things are possible.
With decades of experience in leadership, organizational development and coaching, we’ve built a diverse community of like-minded collaborators. Together, we are laser-focused on delivering value quickly, driving momentum, and planting seeds for long-term success.
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David Goldsmith
FOUNDER & CEO
Executive Coach | Coaching Pioneer | Thought Leader | Speaker
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Shivaune Cotter
DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP ACCELERATION
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Marcy Swenson
PRACTICE LEAD, FOUNDERS
Executive Coach | Innovator
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Andrea Ritzer
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach | People Strategist | Team & Org Development Specialist
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Anna Tan
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach | Consultant
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Brian Buford
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach | Leader & Team Transformation
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Catherine Ambrozewicz
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach | Educator
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Cécile Accilien
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach | Educator
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Chelsea Rodriguez
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach | Group Coach & Facilitator | Team Dev Specialist
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Dave Zwieback
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach
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David Le Mentec
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach | Board Advisor | Leadership Dev
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Emma Noguchi
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach
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Filaree Radich
COLLABORATOR
360 Feedback Expert l Leadership Coach
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Jakob Franzen
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach
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Jeff Kirschner
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach
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Jessica Adams
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach | Educator
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Jill Hauwiller
COLLABORATOR
Leadership Advisor | Executive & Team Coach
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Joe Dunn
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach to Startups and Scaleups | Strategic Collaborator | Ex VPE, VP Product
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Laurel Walsh
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach | Consultant | Operational Strategist
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Linda Furness
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach
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Mahesh Thakur
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach
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Matthew Klein
COLLABORATOR
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Mitchell Stallard
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach | Leadership Strategist | Facilitator | Vertical Development Specialist
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Neha Sangwan, MD
COLLABORATOR
Physician | Executive Coach | Communication Expert
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Omeed Rezaian
COLLABORATOR
Org Dev Strategist | Executive Coach
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Sara Roberts
COLLABORATOR
Team & Org Dev Specialist | Executive Coach
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Sean Lafleur
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach
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Steve Maxwell
COLLABORATOR
Leadership Consultant | Org Designer | Co-Creator
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Tracy Cooper
COLLABORATOR
Executive Coach | Psychologist
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Jhasper Vipinosa
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Administrator | Operator | Program Manager
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Maresa Escobar
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Operator | Creative
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Nadia Batirev
CHIEF OF STAFF
Operator | Strategist
Founded in 2017 by David Peterson and David Goldsmith, pioneers in the coaching industry, 7 Paths Forward was created to advance exceptional coaching. Rooted in the belief that leadership and coaching are deeply interconnected. While we began with a focus on coaching, we've expanded to realize our vision of integrated leadership and coaching at scale.
In loving memory of David Peterson.
Our Work
CATALYZING BOLD TRANSFORMATION ACROSS INDUSTRIES
We’ve empowered organizations of all sizes—from innovative startups to established global industries—by unlocking new possibilities and driving profound change. Across sectors like tech, healthcare, finance, and media, we challenge conventional thinking and inspire leaders and teams to embrace bold new paths. Our approach combines deep wisdom with creative solutions and transformative strategies, resulting in tangible, lasting impact. By aligning leadership vision, team dynamics, and organizational culture, we help our clients transcend limitations and chart their own course toward extraordinary success. With a touch of the unconventional, we deliver results that not only change the way companies operate but also shift the very fabric of their future.
What they’re saying about us
“This team helped us break down silos and improve cross-functional collaboration. As a result, we aligned more effectively and executed our strategy with greater speed and cohesion."
"This was the best coaching engagement I have ever had."
“I was initially skeptical about working with a professional coach after an unproductive prior experience. 7 Paths Forward came highly recommended by someone I trust, so I decided to give coaching another try. I’m so grateful I did. It's had a truly transformative impact on my career and overall well-being.”
"Their team of coaches is incredible. I have used them many times with amazing results."
"The offsite experience was transformative, uniting our leadership team around a shared vision and actionable strategy. We left with a renewed sense of purpose and stronger collaboration."
“Sam and David guided me through the most challenging period of my career with clarity, confidence, and compassion. They helped me repair work relationships that had been strained for years, and their support sparked meaningful growth both professionally and personally. I feel more grounded, far better equipped to navigate the psychological demands of leadership, and more versatile and effective in how I engage with others.”
“Their deep expertise accelerated our in-house coaching program and sparked innovation that offered even more results for our leaders. The transformation has been profound!”
Let’s chart your path.
ARE YOU READY TO STEP INTO THE FUTURE WITH CLARITY, PURPOSE, AND IMPACT?
Together, we’ll challenge the status quo, ignite creativity, and unlock the hidden potential within your team and organization. Let’s craft the path that turns bold ideas into extraordinary results.
“Do not follow where the path may lead.
Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
— RALPH WALDO EMERSON
