Leadership Coach 191#: Gabe DeRita - Goal Whispering for Human Leaders

From the streets of Philly to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, Gabe DeRita brings a refreshing honesty and a fierce commitment to empowering others. In this conversation on The Coaching Podcast, we explore how to align thoughts, feelings, and actions to lead with integrity and character. We dive into the art of authentic relating, embracing nuance, and navigating difficult conversations – all while staying deeply human.

About Gabe DeRita, Goal Whisperer

Gabriel DeRita is a leadership coach and communication skills trainer who helps people find purpose in work and build stronger relationships with themselves and others. With a background spanning tech sales, hospitality, and consulting, Gabe brings a sharp business lens to the human side of leadership. Since founding his coaching practice in 2019, he’s worked with a wide range of leaders—from Y Combinator startup founders to Fortune 500 management teams at companies like AirBnb, LinkedIn, Gap & Goldman Sachs —helping them lead with clarity, trust, and authenticity. In addition to his private practice, Gabe is a trusted partner to leading coaching and consulting firms like GLG, Skillsoft, Lapin International, and Medley, delivering leadership development programs for global clients across many industries. His approach blends real-world business experience with powerful, practical tools for personal growth – making the abstract feel actionable, and the human side of work a whole lot more effective. Outside the office, Gabe can be found exploring remote areas on a bicycle, foraging for wild mushrooms, or trying to outwit the unpredictable Colorado weather in his backyard garden.

Connect with Gabe:

Website: https://www.effectiveconnection.com/ 
Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielderita/
Instagram: @funngabe