Dave Papenmeier | Life Coach
Let’s take your next PERFECT step to a better you!
Helping you become the best version of you
Do you ever find yourself struggling in your professional or personal life and you’re not completely sure why?
Do you get frustrated or overwhelmed as you navigate through your week or month?
Are you exhausted and still not getting everything done on your list?
Well, you have come to the right place
Reach your dreams
At Your Next PERFECT Step, I offer flexible tools to help you find perspective, allowing you to chart a path to excellence, where you can be calm, effective, and even playful as you uncover what amazing resources you have inside yourself! I provide a collaborative space to help you become curious about how you can reach the future of your dreams.
Are you ready to take Your Next PERFECT Step?
Jennifer Smith
Dave is a wonderful coach and mentor. His strengths based approach is helpful and provides value for people who have never received coaching, people that have had a lot of coaching and those that do coaching themselves. He is always thoughtful and kind in his delivery even if it isn’t something you want to hear. Highly recommend.
Shonna Baxter
I’m so thankful that I met Dave two years ago. He’s been my life coach and I can’t even begin to say how thankful I am for him in my life. He has helped me see things that I wouldn’t have normally seen and I have gone through a lot of things in a short amount of time and just knowing been praying over me is something that I find extremely valuable I have definitely made not only a LifeCoach, but he is definitely a dear friend of mine. I have been truly blessed and I continue to look forward to carrying out this journey with Dave in my life. I think everyone should have a life coach, but not just any life coach a man of God that follows the leading of the Holy Spirit in my opinion is priceless.
Arend Estes
Dave of Your Next Perfect Step has been my life coach since mid 2022. Dave has helped me understand my strengths and use them to my advantage. He finds the areas that I need help with most and guides me to form structured plans and resolutions. I would recommend Your Next Prefect Step to anyone trying to better themselves. Thanks Dave!!
Gary at First Out Roofing
Dave is very sincere and honest of how he can help you as a person be successful.
One-On-One Coaching
- CliftonStrengths
- Independent Coaching
Coaching means different things to different people. At Your Next PERFECT Step, I follow the standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), “The Gold Standard of Professional Coaching.”
What this means to our clients is that they are guaranteed the highest ethical standards to cultivate their trust, listen to them actively, and develop action steps that facilitate their growth. I understand the ICF standards because I have been trained and practiced through 60+ hours at an ICF accredited provider Professional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI).
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This coaching can be centered around the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment or not, based upon the preference of the client. With over 30 million assessments now completed worldwide, the CliftonStrengths assessment is one of the most powerful personal inventory tools in use today. It builds on the positive psychology theory that we perform at our peak levels when we focus on what we are best at. Our coaching utilizes many CliftonStrengths tools and is built on two different certifications. Our clients benefit from our expertise with CliftonStrengths to create a future that is energized by their strengths!
Group Coaching
- Teams
- Positive Intelligence Pods
- Workshops
- Relationships
- CliftonStrengths
I work with teams of all sizes in all environments, from corporations to non-profits and volunteer organizations to leverage each other’s strengths, develop leadership, and help resolve conflict. We find the best options to serve our clients.
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Your Next PERFECT Step offers several types of workshops to either intact teams or groups of individuals. As a CoreClarity certified facilitator, I offer two highly tailored CoreClarity workshops. The Personal Discovery workshop will develop a foundational understanding of CliftonStrengths talent themes and how the unique combination of talents affects motivation, relationships, decision-making, and more. Through tailored exercises and discussion, we highlight what each person brings to the table and explore steps to continue the development of their talents. The Team Dynamic workshop applies the foundational concepts and common language from Personal Discovery to your team’s development, interactions, and outcomes. In this highly interactive workshop, I focus on communication, conflict, and collaboration based on your group’s unique talents, challenges, and goals. I can also customize workshops to my clients’ specific needs and can create the PERFECT workshops for you, from half day to entire week in length.
All meaningful relationships thrive when each partner is operating from the strength zone. I work with all kinds of partners, whether spouses & significant others, boss / subordinate or work colleagues, friends or parents & adult children. Understanding the different perspectives of each person and how those are influenced by their strengths and experiences allows them to celebrate their individual uniqueness.
Gallup research shows that 70% of US employees are disengaged at work and only 18% of employees trust their boss to tell the truth. According to “First, Break All the Rules, “people who do have the opportunity to focus on their strengths every day are 6X as likely to be engaged in their jobs and more than 3X as likely to report having an excellent quality of life in general.” Using CliftonStrengths helps groups of all types be more effective. I strive to help my clients gain this benefit.
Speaking Engagements
- Keynotes
- Presentations
- Seminars
While coaching is often referred to as the “guide by your side,” as a speaker, I am your “sage on the stage!”
Bringing energy, humor, and passion to my presentations, I always deliver powerful messages designed to engage and equip your audience to achieve more.
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I help event organizers and leaders get their message across to their audiences and teams!
My most requested topics are:
- Personal Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Leadership
- Conflict Management/Resolution
- Process Improvement
These topics generally include powerful stories and interactive activities, drawing on CliftonStrengths, Positive Intelligence or my extensive business background.
Ready to Take Your Next Perfect Step?
Whether you’re looking for individual growth, group transformation, or confident communication, I’m here to guide your journey. Let’s move forward together.
Discover Your Voice
You want to speak confidently but fear and nerves always seem to get in the way. Whether you’re speaking to groups or individuals, it feels daunting and overwhelming.
Presented By: Jen Hanks & Dave Papenmeier
In a comprehensive 6-hour program, delivered in manageable sessions, expert coaches Jen Hanks and Dave Papenmeier will help you unlock your voice and speak with confidence.
Click to learn more about Discover Your Voice.
Your Next Perfect Step
Where Growth and Faith Meet with a Smile
At the heart of my coaching philosophy, I hold dear my top two values that shape my approach: humor and a Christian perspective. I believe that personal and professional growth should be an enjoyable journey, and humor can be a powerful catalyst for positive change. Additionally, my Christian faith guides my coaching, emphasizing compassion, understanding, and a holistic approach to life. If you're looking to embark on a path of growth that's both enriching and enjoyable, I'm here to help you make progress while sharing a few laughs along the way.
Additional Resources
Click links below for additinal resources.
What is CliftonStrengths?
Gallup CliftonStrengths Assessment
What is Positive Intelligence?
Positive Intelligence Assessment
NOTE: You can discover more about the assessment by reading each of the pages from the Positive Intelligence home page to the assessment link by going Saboteurs / Discover Your Saboteurs / Next.