David Galloway
Professional Summary
David is an experienced executive coach and facilitator with more than 25 years of leadership, development and training experience across defence, government and industry. His coaching is shaped by a distinguished military career, giving him deep insight into how leaders think, make decisions and support others in complex, high-stakes environments.
His approach is engaging, steady and down to earth. David supports leaders to build self-awareness, strengthen communication and lead with confidence, purpose and composure. He works with individuals and teams to foster trust, improve collaboration and create psychologically safe environments where people can perform at their best.
With experience delivering leadership programs, including safety leadership training for site managers in Saudi Arabia, David brings a practical and global perspective. Leaders value his authenticity, humility and ability to translate real-world experience into clear, meaningful insight.
Focus Areas
- Leadership capability and confidence
- Safety leadership in high-stakes environments
- Communication, collaboration and team culture
- Resilience and mental adaptability
- Defence-to-corporate transition
- Performance, clarity and self-awareness
- Leading through uncertainty and operational pressure
Experience Supporting
- Leaders in defence, emergency services and safety-critical environments
- Executives and emerging leaders navigating increased responsibility
- Teams seeking stronger communication and cohesion
- Individuals transitioning from defence into corporate leadership
- Organisations undertaking cultural or behavioural change
- Multidisciplinary leaders managing high operational tempo
Sectors Experienced In
• Federal Government
• State and Territory Government
• Public Safety and Emergency Services
• Defence and National Security
• Corporate and Private Sector
• Not-for-Profit and Community Services
Qualifications & Accreditation
- Accredited Human Synergistics Practitioner (LSI/Group Styles Inventory)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
- Advanced Diploma of Government Management
- Advanced Diploma of Resource Management
- Australian Command and Staff College – Foundation Studies
- Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for Mentoring and Training – Australian Army
Frequently asked questions
Yes. All ASPL coaches hold recognised coaching credentials, such as ICF or equivalent, and meet professional standards for ethical practice and ongoing development.
Coaching involves confidential one-on-one sessions. The focus, pace and frequency are shaped around what you want to work on and what feels most helpful for you.
Yes. Coaching conversations are confidential and handled with care and respect.
Coaching is available both online and in person. We will work with you to find the format that feels most accessible and supportive for you.
We offer executive, leadership and career coaching, as well as coaching tosupport confidence, decision making, change and transitions at work and inlife.
Our coaches are experienced practitioners with backgrounds in leadership andcoaching. They are carefully selected and aligned with ASPL’s trauma-informed, evidence-based approach.
