Dave is a Leadership and Success Coach and is available to work with students, advisors, and professional staff in a coaching capacity and also consult with student governments, campus clubs and organizations, departmental staffs, and others. He has been an Executive Coach for the Emory University Goizueta School of Business since 2017. Dave does personal coaching for student government advisors, presidents, and other officers and has already worked with dozens of campuses. Coaching or consultations can take place via phone, virtual platform, or in person on campus.
This is a different approach from training, although training may be a part of some of the sessions. It is more of a personalized, introspective, and collaborative process for your team.
Pricing packages are as follows, with each session 60 minutes in length:
1) $600 US for two sessions, additional travel charge for on-site coaching
2) $850 US for three sessions, additional travel charge for on-site coaching
3) $1,050 US for four sessions, additional travel charge for on-site coaching
4) $1,250 US for six sessions, additional travel charge for on-site coaching
5) $2,000 US for ten sessions, additional travel charge for on-site coaching
Special coaching rates for sessions held at conferences, events, or in conjunction with a program on your campus!
Contact Dave at 404-403-1481 (cell/text) or DaveKelly@GonzoSpeaks.com for other amounts of sessions and to schedule your coaching programs!
Consultation and coaching topics can include, but are not limited to:
- Executive boards of student governments, clubs, organizations, Greek Life, programming boards and staffs of student life, affairs, and activities
- Leadership coaching for groups and individuals, including those in educational cohorts such as advanced degree programs
- Coaching on how to be a better and/or more effective speaker, presenter, and workshop leader
- Personal leadership development including creation of a goal setting/vision plan for SGA, Executive Boards, Advisors, student activities staffs, individuals, etc.
- Lobbying by student government associations
- Establishing effective committees
- Creating a vision and blue print for success for yourself or your club/organization
- Creating a community service program for your student government, club, or other organization or department of student life or activities
- Planning and conducting community service projects and fundraisers
- Organizing a service fair on your campus
- Sessions for anyone interested in becoming a professional speaker
- And more!
Is Your Student Government Facing Any of These Challenges?
- Structure & Engagement: Are elections a struggle? Are too few students doing all the work? Is your current setup truly serving your student body?
- Visibility & Awareness: Do students even know your SGA exists? Is your office welcoming—or does it feel like a private club?
- Brand & Approach: Would a fresh look, new messaging, or more intentional programming increase campus engagement?
- Rebuilding & Recovery: Are you trying to bounce back after a down year—or restarting your SGA from scratch?
- Energy & Momentum: Are things functioning, but lacking excitement, innovation, or direction?
Dave has helped hundreds of SGAs answer these questions.
For more than 20 years, Dave has helped SGAs across the country transform their structure, strengthen their leadership, elevate their visibility, and rebuild their credibility. He’s one of the most sought‑after student government experts in higher education, and he’s ready to help your campus take its next step forward.
How Dave Can Support Your Student Government
1) Consulting
A full, comprehensive assessment of your SGA—structure, branding, governing documents, and campus perception. Dave meets with students, faculty, staff, and administrators (on campus or virtually) to gather insights and identify opportunities. You’ll receive a detailed report with clear findings and actionable recommendations. Throughout the process, Dave remains accessible for ongoing dialogue.
2) Coaching
Coaching is personal, introspective, and tailored to individual leaders. Dave works one‑on‑one or with executive boards, advisors, and staff to help them set direction, strengthen leadership skills, and navigate challenges. Dozens of SGAs have benefited from his coaching programs.
3) Document Review
Your constitution, bylaws, and policies may need updating or a complete overhaul. Dave has reviewed governing documents for more than 100 SGAs and written many from scratch. He identifies redundancies, outdated practices, missing elements, and opportunities for clarity. His goal: make governance understandable and usable for students.
4) Training & Professional Development
Dave is one of higher education’s top student leadership trainers, with deep expertise in student government. He was involved in student government for four years as a representative, senator, executive officer, director, committee chair, and state-level staff person. Because of this, he is better equipped to help students understand their roles, run meetings effectively, manage operations professionally, advocate with confidence, and influence decision‑makers at every level. Professionalism isn’t about business attire—it’s about mindset, preparation, and execution.
Build the SGA Your Campus Deserves
You may need one service, a combination of several, or all four. A strong, focused, energized student government elevates the entire campus. A chaotic, directionless one affects it just as deeply.
Dave can help you build an SGA that is visible, effective, and ready to serve.
Connect with Dave Today
- Email: DaveKelly@GonzoSpeaks.com
- Call or text: 404‑403‑1481
- Schedule: Use his Calendly for a phone or virtual appointment
- Contact Form: Click https://bit.ly/411Qgeo
See what Dave can do for your students!
References Available!
Coaching and Consulting for Canadian Schools
Books by Dave Kelly on Leadership and Motivation
