Dave Barlow was recommended to me as a career coach at a major crossroad in my career. I had been downsized from the airline industry and I felt that other opportunities in that industry would be limited. I wanted a career change that would allow me to do something more rewarding in the non-profit sector but had no idea how my skills could be used to make that happen.

Dave was able to identify and confront the barriers I had unknowingly set for myself. As he helped me through the process of developing a new career path, he carefully challenged some of my traditional beliefs that were preventing my ability to seek out new opportunities to move forward.

He asked the questions that helped me generate ideas for future focus.

Not only did he help me find a path, but he provided a much needed perspective that rebuilt and strengthened my bruised self-confidence.

Dave Barlow has been a strong supporter of the Hospitality and Tourism degree programs (B.Comm and MBA) at the University of Guelph for well over a decade. He has given numerous lectures and always incorporates a very engaging question and answer component in addition to the up-to-date 'lecture' material that he uses to get the students thinking. He generously gives as much time as students request to provide one-on-one advice and insight. Dave has also prepared several highly engaging video segments for the MBA program.

Year over year, students rate Dave's lecturing and coaching to be highly engaging, inspirational and actionable. Dave's passion and natural aptitude for helping people 'find their way' could not have been more suited to both undergraduate and graduate students. He relates equally well to the soon-to-be graduate and the career professional, and takes the time to know his audience before he gets down to business. I would most definitely recommend Dave as a coach for anyone looking to be inspired to action.

Talking with an executive career coach gave me the direction, clarity and support to take my career to the next level. Dave Barlow provides valuable insight to different corporate situations and his ability to speak to his own career experience is a priceless advantage that will have you looking at situations in a new light and give you the confidence to make required or necessary adjustments, move forward and succeed.