About Dave

Dave Gieselman is a former chef who spent three decades in professional kitchens before transitioning to high-performance coaching full-time. He knows intimately how to operate in environments where clarity is non-negotiable and stress is constant. 

After surviving addiction and catastrophic burnout early in his career, he refused to quit; instead, he evolved. This critical inflection point fueled a new obsession: understanding the physiology that enables fluid decision-making under pressure. 

Dave brings this gritty, real-world experience to every client, bridging the gap between high-stress survival and thriving leadership.

Unwilling to leave the culinary world despite its demands, Dave became obsessed with high-speed nervous system regulation in zero-error environments. 

Today, he operates as an applied physiology expert, blending breathwork, neuroscience, and flow-state principles into a cohesive methodology. He provides practical tools you can apply immediately to reduce stress and unlock laser focus. 

His approach helps you master your nervous system to break patterns of limiting beliefs and procrastination, ensuring you can navigate the stress and pressure of today's leadership needs without burning out.

Dave now works with leaders, creatives, and high performers who are facing their own inflection points, from career changes to new parenthood. 

Whether you are an entrepreneur or an executive, Dave helps you set healthy boundaries and improve your quality of life. By applying the discipline of a professional chef to personal growth, he empowers clients to find the motivation and drive necessary to become their best selves. 

The goal is simple but profound: improving your physiological baseline to handle high-pressure situations with grace, clarity, and confidence.