David Perry

Executive and Leadership Coach

David Perry is an Executive and Leadership Coach who helps leaders and organizations cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience through the integration of mindfulness and ontological coaching. His work invites a shift from doing to being—where leadership becomes an expression of authenticity, purpose, and inner balance.
 
Based in Zürich, Switzerland, David partners with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Drawing on more than 30 years in the high-tech industry—including pioneering work in early RAID data-storage systems—he brings a rare combination of analytical precision and emotional insight to his coaching.
 
As a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, David leads Swiss Mountain Retreats that blend meditation, dialogue, and self-inquiry, offering a space for reflection and renewal amid the natural beauty of the Alps. These immersive experiences help leaders reconnect with their essence and rediscover the quiet confidence that comes from being rather than striving.
 
His clients describe his work as both practical and profound—helping them navigate complexity, lead with presence, and reconnect with what truly matters. David is a Brainz Magazine Executive Contributor and a facilitator for Coaching.com. Through his coaching, writing, and teaching, he continues to inspire leaders who seek more than success—those who aspire to live and lead with authenticity, awareness, and heart.