Summary
In this insightful interview, Dave Fahey shares his journey from sports to executive coaching, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, mental resilience, and the power of coaching skills in leadership. Discover practical strategies for navigating adversity, the role of faith and visualization, and how to foster genuine connections in both personal and professional life.
Today’s Guest
Dave Fahey is a seasoned media and advertising executive with a track record of building and leading high-impact, scaled sales and partnerships teams in a complex, rapidly evolving landscape. As VP, Global Demand Partnerships at TripleLift, Dave partners with senior leaders and teams to drive growth, unlock strategic innovation, and foster performance cultures that thrive amid change; blending commercial vision with grounded execution across native, display, and CTV channels. Prior to Triplelift, Dave was a senior executive at Google where he spent nearly a decade leading US and Global sales teams.
Dave’s leadership philosophy is deeply shaped by his roots in college football, where the principles of mentorship, teamwork, and continuous coaching first took hold. That early experience taught him the value of preparation, visualization, resilience, and empowering others — lessons he carries into his work leading teams, scaling operations, and coaching leaders to do their best work.
Outside the office, Dave is a passionate college football fan, an avid cyclist, and a weekend golfer. He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois with his wife, daughter, son, and their chocolate lab — always striving to stay still evolving both professionally and personally.
Tune In!
02:12 The Evolution of a Career in Ad Tech
05:06 Discovering the Passion for Coaching
07:46 Navigating Adversity and Challenges
14:04 The Importance of Connection and Curiosity
