COACH PROFILE

Dave Blanchard

A Visionary Leader in Personal and Professional Transformation

David T. Blanchard, founder and CEO of The Og Mandino Companies and partner at Team Brave, LLC, has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations achieve real and lasting success. With decades of experience, an innovative approach to self-improvement, and an unwavering commitment to intentional creation, Dave has become a transformative figure in personal and professional development.

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Dave Blanchard

Author and Innovator

Dave is the author of three impactful books: Today I Begin a New Life—Intentional Creation, The Observer’s Chair—Healing Self-Esteem, and Equanimity—Conquering Mt. Entrepreneur. These works reflect his deep understanding of human behavior, self-esteem, and the entrepreneurial spirit, offering readers actionable insights for overcoming challenges and creating meaningful lives.
A pioneer in the field of habit analysis, Dave is also the co-creator of the Habit Finder and Habit Finder Health Assessments. Using a Nobel Prize-nominated formal mathematical science, these assessments measure with precision the habits of thinking that drive behavior. By identifying and addressing these thought patterns, Dave helps individuals unlock their potential and achieve lasting self-improvement.
The Habit Finder assessments have reached over 200,000 individuals, with Dave personally debriefing more than 10,000 of them. His hands-on expertise and deep compassion make him a trusted guide for those seeking to transform their lives.

Coaching and Speaking

Dave’s influence extends across diverse audiences, from business owners and corporate executives to athletic teams and couples seeking personal growth. He has coached thousands of individuals, empowering them to overcome self-doubt, achieve clarity, and build thriving lives and businesses.
An accomplished speaker, Dave has delivered over 500 presentations across the globe, from Boston to Budapest. He has been a featured keynote speaker at national and international conferences and has worked closely with high-level executive teams in more intimate settings. His ability to connect with audiences, inspire change, and offer actionable strategies has made him a sought-after thought leader in his field.

Overcoming Adversity and Creating Success

Dave’s journey is a testament to resilience and determination. He has experienced the heights of creating successful businesses and the depths of losing millions in the collapse of the real estate market in 1989. These challenges, coupled with personal struggles such as childhood traumas, debt, self-doubt, and illness, have shaped his approach to life and work.
Rather than catastrophizing, Dave has embraced the lessons learned from adversity. He is passionate about teaching others how to ignite passion, build resilience, and create dreams incrementally—“one millimeter at a time.” His philosophy of intentional creation encourages individuals to stay focused on their goals and maintain a mindset of growth and possibility, regardless of obstacles.

A Commitment to Health and Wellness

Dave’s dedication to transformation extends to physical health. After a personal weight loss journey that saw him drop from 257 pounds to 175 pounds, Dave became passionate about helping others achieve optimal health. This passion led him to build a team of over 10,000 health coaches, united by a mission to create real and lasting change in the lives of their clients.
Through his work in health and wellness, Dave exemplifies the importance of aligning physical, mental, and emotional well-being to achieve holistic success. His rallying cry, “Our Mission is Your Success!”, reflects his commitment to helping individuals thrive in every aspect of their lives.

A Life Rooted in Family and Purpose

For Dave, success is not just about professional achievements—it’s also about meaningful relationships and a life filled with purpose. He has been married to his sweetheart, Ramona, for 50 years, a partnership that remains his greatest joy. Together, they have raised seven remarkable children and are proud grandparents to twenty-seven grandchildren.
Dave’s family is a source of inspiration and strength, grounding him in the values of love, connection, and gratitude. His personal experiences as a husband, father, and grandfather inform his coaching and speaking, adding depth and authenticity to his work.

Igniting Passion and Staying in Creation

At the heart of Dave’s philosophy is the idea of intentional creation. He encourages his clients to “always stay in creation,” a mindset that fuels progress, passion, and purpose. By focusing on incremental growth and aligning daily habits with long-term goals, Dave helps individuals turn their dreams into reality.
Whether through his books, coaching, speaking engagements, or health initiatives, Dave Blanchard continues to inspire individuals and organizations to embrace transformation, overcome challenges, and create meaningful success. His story is one of resilience, vision, and unwavering dedication to helping others live their best lives.

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