Hi, I'm David Gilman - Developmental Coaching for Humans
After two decades in tech and advertising, my focus shifted from products to people. I founded Redpoint Perspective to help individuals and teams thrive, leveraging my experience as a UX leader and volunteer EMT. My unique blend of user experience expertise and crisis response informs my coaching approach.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Shaped user experiences for risk and compliance systems at Google.
Founded Redpoint Perspective to leverage UX and EMT experience in coaching.
Can offer expert coaching for leaders facing complex team challenges.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career in Advertising & Retail
Developed foundational skills in marketing, strategy, and product ownership across dynamic retail environments.
✦ Shopper Marketing
✦ Product Ownership
✦ Retail Strategy
UX Leadership at Google
Transitioned to user experience, leading teams and defining systems for complex technical challenges in risk and compliance.
✦ UX Leadership
✦ Experience Design
✦ Staff UX Lead
Founding Redpoint Perspective
Launched a coaching practice to empower individuals and teams, applying a unique blend of corporate leadership and human development insights.
✦ Coaching
✦ Human Potential
✦ Leadership Development
💪🏻 Superpowers
Human-Centered UX Strategist
Translating complex user needs into actionable development.
✦ Shaped user experiences for risk and compliance systems at Google.
✦ Led UX teams to deliver intuitive and effective product solutions.
✦ Bridged technical possibilities with user desirability.
Resilience and Growth Facilitator
Guiding individuals and teams through adversity.
✦ Utilized EMT experience to coach under pressure.
✦ Helped teams navigate change and build stronger dynamics.
✦ Fostered environments where setbacks become learning opportunities.
Cross-Industry Perspective Builder
Applying diverse experiences to unique coaching challenges.
✦ Integrated lessons from tech, advertising, and emergency services.
✦ Developed strategic approaches informed by varied environments.
✦ Provided fresh perspectives on persistent problems.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with leaders navigating significant organizational change.
✦ Discovering innovative approaches to team development and performance.
✦ Exploring collaborations that drive human potential in tech and beyond.
I can help with
✦ Offer expert coaching for leaders facing complex team challenges.
✦ Provide strategic insights on improving user experience and product development.
✦ Share frameworks for building resilience and fostering growth in high-pressure environments.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging trends in organizational psychology.
✦ Finding collaborators passionate about human-centric innovation.
✦ Connecting with forward-thinking companies seeking developmental coaching.