David Hardy Jr.

David Hardy Jr. is a nationally recognized executive coach, speaker, and strategist dedicated to guiding high-capacity leaders through complexity toward clarity and impactful action. As the founder and CEO of All 365, David has pioneered a transformative approach to leadership that emphasizes authenticity, courage, and systemic change.

With over two decades of experience in education and organizational leadership, David has held pivotal roles—from classroom teacher to superintendent—leading significant turnarounds in some of the nation's most challenged school districts. Under his leadership, Lorain City Schools achieved its highest performance marks in nearly 25 years, moving from an F to a B grade in the Achievement Gap Closing metric.

Transitioning from education to broader organizational consulting, David's first stop was as VP of People and Culture at Education Elements, where his work in the K-12 space led him to recognize the power of building others' self-efficacy to create the change we all want to see. David then co-founded Made By Change, a consultancy group aimed at dismantling systemic challenges within organizations. His work has since expanded to coaching executives from boardrooms to basketball courts, including tech leaders at Google, senior officials in billion-dollar companies, and professional athletes looking to lead beyond the game.

David's coaching philosophy centers on the belief that true leadership begins with self-awareness and the courage to confront and reimagine personal and organizational narratives. Through All 365, he offers a suite of services—from one-on-one coaching to executive group sessions—designed to empower leaders to unlock their full potential and drive meaningful change.

He is a proud graduate of Colgate University and Columbia University. David is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, a board member, and an Executive-in-Residence with Leading Now–an organization supporting over 300 superintendents and their communities. With over 75 clients worldwide and an impact on over 100,000 people, he has gained acclaim for his approach to leadership and leadership development. David is known for his transformational approach to leadership—rooted in real stories, honest reflection, and bold action. He is the architect of the Apex Strategy, a framework that guides individuals and organizations through five catalytic stages of growth – all of which will form the foundation of his first book, scheduled for release in 2027. As a result, his insights have been featured at national conferences, including the Towards a Shared Vision Conference, where he spoke on improving social mobility within organizations.

Whether on stage or in a coaching session, David brings a blend of truth, humor, and unwavering belief in the transformative power of leadership grounded in authenticity and love. This love extends to his beautiful family, brilliant life partner, Leslie, and their three kids, whom he shamelessly photographs through his love and passion as a professional photographer–work that has been featured in a magazine and will be on display in his first gallery in May of 2026.