Dan Foster
Executive Coach and Chief Operating Officer
Throughout his coaching career, Dan Foster has successfully helped senior-level executives set compelling visions, execute strategic initiatives, and build dynamic cultures within their organizations. With a passion for empowering leaders to live and lead with greater intentionality and purpose, Dan brings over a decade of coaching experience to his clients. His approach integrates proven coaching principles with personalized strategies, enabling executives to increase their influence, make better decisions, and achieve the results they desire.
In addition to his work as an executive coach, Dan serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Building Champions. In this role, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization, leads the leadership team, and works diligently to turn the company's vision into reality. Drawing on over 20 years of leadership experience in real estate, executive coaching, sales, and marketing, Dan is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that Building Champions delivers exceptional value to its clients.
Before joining Building Champions in 2011, Dan experienced firsthand the transformative power of coaching as a client. While serving as Managing Principal Broker at Prudential Northwest Properties, he partnered with a Building Champions coach and applied coaching principles to his leadership approach. This led to record-breaking results and significant growth for his team. Understanding the profound impact coaching had on his own leadership journey, Dan was inspired to help other leaders achieve similar success.
Dan earned his MBA from George Fox University and has since returned to his alma mater as a professor, teaching in the MBA program. His commitment to education and leadership development extends beyond his coaching and operational roles, as he mentors the next generation of business leaders.
Dan and his wife, Sarah, live in Queen Creek, Arizona. Their two children, Emma and Jackson, are both working and serving in non-profit organizations, helping people around the world. In his free time, Dan enjoys writing, reading, exploring the outdoors, listening to the amazing adventures of his kids, and traveling with his wife.
Certifications
Leadership Circle Profile Certified
DISC and EQ
Coaching Leadership
Areas of Expertise
Long-Term Strategic Vision
Financial Operations and Leadership
Team Health
Creating a Coaching Culture
Strategic Planning and Execution
Intersection of Faith and Leadership