Dan Willms | Executive Coaching & Leadership Training

20+ Years of Impact

About Dan

Internationally Recognized Leader

I am an internationally recognized speaker, executive coach, and facilitator. With expertise in Six Sigma, Positive Psychology, Coaching, and Emotional Intelligence, my intention is to empower individuals worldwide to unlock their true potential.

Renowned for my engaging facilitation style and transformative coaching, I specialize in leadership development and fostering organizational success — delivering 1,000+ workshops and over 160 keynotes across 37+ countries, most recently as lead consultant for BMW Manufacturing in the US, Mexico, and Germany.

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Our Approach

Leadership From the Inside Out

We work closely with our clients to fully understand their needs and address any gaps. We enjoy guiding individuals on a journey of self-discovery, increasing their awareness of their thoughts and their impact on colleagues.

Our leadership philosophy is centered around authenticity: "I am who I am, wherever I am." This authenticity guides our intentional work, making it more impactful for everyone we collaborate with.

What sets us apart — as participants often tell us — is our ability to deeply connect with people, sometimes very quickly. We use humor and positive emotions to create a truly uplifting, sometimes life-changing, workshop experience.

"I am who I am, wherever I am."

What We Offer

Programs & Services

Tailored solutions designed to unlock the full leadership potential of individuals, teams, and entire organizations.

Team Dynamics Journey

A structured, multi-phase journey that takes teams from insight to alignment to action — built around the Team Dynamics Assessment.

Team Dynamics Assessment

A practical 3-minute diagnostic that reveals the trust, communication, and behavioral patterns shaping how your team really works.

Emotional Intelligence

Building self-awareness and empathy to help leaders navigate complex relationships and high-stakes environments.

Values-Based Culture Code

A one-day workshop where teams define their core values and build a shared culture code — creating trust, alignment, and clarity.

Coaching Conversation

Learn to coach in real moments — using presence, powerful questions, and a simple model to unlock people’s own insights.

1:1 Executive Coaching

Personalized sessions that help leaders discover their authentic style, overcome blind spots, and drive meaningful growth.

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Why Dan Willms

A Proven Track Record

20+ years of experience across leadership development and organizational transformation
Experienced and culturally diverse international team
15+ industries served — automotive, tech, healthcare, finance, and more
Programs delivered in 37+ countries across 4 continents
Over 1,000 workshops and leadership projects delivered
Key transformation partner for BMW Manufacturing USA, Mexico & Germany

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

"Dan was a key ingredient in the transformation of our overall plant leadership team of more than 500 people. One could literally feel the group changes in self-confidence, in collaboration, and in performance."

Jeff GaudianoCEO @Care4oneAnother | Former VP, BMW Manufacturing

"Dan is a phenomenal coach that teaches valuable skills for both personal and professional development. One of his key strengths is his remarkable ability to connect with people at all levels, inspiring positive growth through reflection."

Faith RobertsSr. International Trade Compliance Specialist

"Dan facilitated our Emotional Intelligence workshop and was truly inspirational. This combination of thinking and presentation is mind blowing and takes leadership and associate engagement to the next level. Dan is simply amazing!"

Jof BakerDirector of IT, BMW of North America

"I can honestly say that the Management training that Dan facilitated at BMW was the best I have ever been a part of in over 30 years. I am a better leader because of the time I have spent with Dan Willms!"

Chad JohnsonPaint Shop Department Manager, BMW Manufacturing

"Dan has the ability to master the full scale of management trainings with extensive knowledge of learning principles. He has an incredible work ethic, displaying exceptional efficiency and professionalism in all that he undertakes."

Jürgen LöfflerSupplier Development & Business Transformation Expert

"Ready to start your leadership journey?"

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Internationally Recognized Leader

Leadership From the Inside Out