STRATEGIC ADVISORY & EXECUTIVE COACHING
The advisor for decisions that define your company
I work with founders and CEOs of established companies who need a trusted thinking partner — for growth, leadership challenges, acquisitions, and successful exits.
Many of the leaders I work with are also navigating the unique opportunities and challenges that come with ADHD.
30
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
24
M&A PROJECTS LED
7
SUCCESSFUL EXITS
Dan Henderson
Founder • M&A Executive • Venture Capital Investor • Executive Coach
HOW I WORK
Three ways I work with leaders
BEYOND THE INDIVIDUAL
Sometimes the work
expands to the
whole team
LEADERSHIP TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Individual coaching and advisory work often reveals something the founder already suspects — that the challenge isn't theirs alone to solve. The team that got the company to where it is may be struggling to communicate clearly, pulling in different directions, or hitting a ceiling that no amount of individual effort will break through. These are the moments when working with the leadership team as a whole — not just the person at the top — makes the difference.
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When I see those patterns in my work with a founder or CEO, I'll say so. And when it makes sense, I'm equipped to take the work further — facilitating leadership discussions, team workshops, or offsite sessions that build on the deep context I already have from working inside the organization.
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This kind of engagement typically grows out of an existing coaching or advisory relationship — which changes everything about what's possible in the room.
30
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
24
M&A PROJECTS LED
7
SUCCESSFUL EXITS
14
BOARD POSITIONS HELD
22
INVESTMENTS AS LEAD INVESTOR
$300M+
COMBINED INVESTMENT VALUE
WHAT LEADERS SAY
Trusted by founders who've been through it
WHERE I FOCUS
Areas where I often help
Buying or selling a company is one of the most consequential decisions a founder will ever make. I help you understand the players, the incentives, and the deal terms that truly matter.
Navigating Business Growth
As companies grow, decisions become more complex. I serve as a strategic sounding board, helping founders clarify priorities and work through the issues that matter most.
Leadership can be isolating. My coaching provides a confidential space to think clearly, challenge assumptions, and lead with greater confidence.
Many entrepreneurs have ADHD — and many discover it only after years of pushing through challenges they didn't fully understand. I help leaders harness their strengths and perform at their best.
HOW I WORK
How engagements typically work
Most of my work involves ongoing advisory or coaching relationships with founders and CEOs. Every engagement is different — here's what they typically look like.
01 — Structure
Monthly retainers
Engagements are structured as monthly retainers and begin with a minimum commitment of several months — enough time to build trust and make meaningful progress together.
02 — Cadence
Every two to three weeks
We typically meet every two to three weeks. Between sessions, I'm available for brief calls or messages when a quick sounding board is helpful — decisions don't always wait for scheduled calls.
03 — Transaction Mode
When things move fast
When a deal is live — an acquisition in process, a term sheet on the table, a high-stakes negotiation underway — the engagement shifts. I'm available more intensively, move quickly alongside you, and the retainer reflects that.
04 — Focus
Advisory, coaching, or both
Some leaders engage me primarily for executive coaching. Others work with me as a strategic advisor on major business decisions. Many find that the line between the two is blurrier than they expected.
