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Dave Ciliberto Enterprises, Inc.
Coaching, Human Resources, Training & Development
OnlineDave Ciliberto brings over 30 years of Human Resources experience and 20 years of strategic consulting to organizations across Fortune 500, nonprofit, higher education, and government sectors. Through Dave Ciliberto Enterprises, Inc., he specializes in workplace inclusion and engagement — designing integrated strategies, coaching executive leaders, guiding Employee Resource Groups, and delivering training that drives real culture change. He is currently consulting with the NJEA to design and deliver leadership training for Union Presidents across New Jersey. A leader in workplace culture through IDEAS — Inclusion, Development, Equity & Accessibility — Dave is a sought-after keynote speaker for LGBTQ+ Pride events and trusted HR advisor who collaborates with organizations across industries at all levels. His approach blends practical leadership competencies and experiential learning with a deep commitment to belonging, grounded in the belief that diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice. An Advanced Practitioner CCDP and co-author of Hiring Excellence: Expert Reflections on Finding and Retaining Top Talent, Dave brings both credibility and authenticity to his work, shaped by his lived experience as an out gay leader for over 35 years. Through his holistic lens, he helps organizations leverage differences as strengths, creating cultures where people, and performance, thrive. Dave is married to his soulmate of 17 years. After his DEI career was negatively impacted by the current administration, the two made the decision to spend a year adventuring in Spain. His husband, a former doctor and multilingual Venezuelan-Italian, brings his own remarkable story to their life together.
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Workshops (Virtual & In-Person)
Highly engaging and customized workshops designed to strengthen leadership, workplace culture, inclusion, and employee engagement. Workshop topics include Psychological Safety, Building Trust, Emotional Intelligence (IQ-EQ-AQ), Inclusive Leadership, Allyship, Understanding Working Styles & the Positive Impact of Flexing Styles for greater collaboration, LGBTQIA2A+ Inclusion, Courageous Conversations, Leadership Competencies for now & the future, Workplace Culture Transformation, Hiring /Talent Acquisition-from my recently published book “Hiring Excellence: Expert Reflections on Finding and Retaining Top Talent,” Employee Engagement, and identifying and addressing toxic workplace behaviors through Dave’s signature 5A’s framework. Workshops combine practical tools, reflective exercises, facilitated discussion, and actionable strategies that help leaders and teams create sustainable positive impact within their organizations.
Team Building & Intact Team Coaching
Interactive and results-oriented team coaching experiences designed to strengthen collaboration, communication, trust, accountability, and workplace relationships. Dave works with intact teams and leadership groups to improve team dynamics, increase engagement, and align around shared goals and behaviors. Leadership and strategic alignment ensure integrated workplace functionality and success. Sessions often incorporate emotional intelligence, working styles, psychological safety, and practical strategies for identifying and addressing toxic workplace behaviors and unresolved “elephants in the room.” Team experiences are designed to build stronger relationships, improve effectiveness, and create healthier workplace cultures. All team building and coaching start with self-assessments and, if appropriate, one-on-one meetings. Determining the positive and constructive areas of a team is critical for achieving the desired outcomes.
Keynote Speaking Engagements
Engaging and impactful keynote presentations focused on LGBTQIA2A+ inclusion, workplace culture, leadership, and belonging. Dave combines more than 35 years of Human Resources and leadership experience with over 20 years of strategic consulting, coaching, and training to deliver thought-provoking and actionable presentations. Topics include “Hiring Excellence through a Competency Model & behavioral interviewing from his recently published book “Hiring Excellence: Expert Reflections on Finding & Retaining Talent,” Psychological Safety, Building Trust, Emotional Intelligence (IQ-EQ-AQ), Inclusive Leadership, Allyship, addressing toxic workplace behaviors, and navigating the “elephants in the room” through his signature 5A’s approach. Keynotes inspire audiences to embrace courageous leadership, strengthen workplace culture, and create environments where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Professional & Career Coaching
Strategic and personalized coaching designed to help professionals strengthen confidence, executive presence, communication, career direction, and workplace effectiveness. Dave partners with individuals navigating career growth, leadership transitions, workplace challenges, and authenticity in professional settings. Leveraging extensive experience in leadership development, career transition, and workplace culture, coaching sessions help clients align their strengths, values, and goals while building resilience, influence, and long-term success. All coaching starts with identifying the end goal and determining the gap analysis to create a plan for successful growth and achievement. Using appropriate assessments early in the process enables success throughout the engagement. For some leadership coaching, including input from others (colleagues, supervisor, staff/team) might be determined important for success which the individual being coached will identify.