DAVID B. SARNOFF, ESQ., ACC

DAVID B. SARNOFF, ESQ., ACC is the founder of Sarnoff Group LLC. A Certified Executive Coach with ACC certification from the International Coaching Federation, he also provides leadership training, workshop facilitation and keynote speaking.  This valuable experience explains why David is often quoted and published in articles, journals and columns. 

As a former attorney he is uniquely positioned to understand the mindset, demands and challenges of attorneys at all levels. David is also a consultant to Loeb Leadership and has been chosen by the Practising Law Institute to be an executive coach, along with Natalie Loeb, contributing a monthly column to the PLI Chronicle. 

After practicing law for several years, he transitioned into executive search for over 16 years. David was a co-founder of executive search firm Morandi, Taub & Sarnoff LLC, for over 11 years where he coached hundreds of attorneys, legal professionals and consulted with law firms and legal departments.

In December 2021, David became an Adjunct Instructor for the iCoach New York, now iCoach Global, professional coaching program based in the Zicklin Business School at Baruch College. David is an alumnus of this program. In September 2022, he was appointed as the Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of the New York City Bar Association.

Additionally, he served for 6 years on the Fort Lee Board of Education with 3 consecutive years as Board President, gaining deep insights which benefit his clients in the field of education. He applies other aspects of his background as business owner and executive search consultant to help corporate executives, leaders, managers and individual contributors.  

David uses his leadership coaching strengths to elevate his clients’ professional performance, outlook, emotional intelligence, soft skills, leadership potential and team building skills. He counsels high potentials and performers on giving and receiving feedback, raising self-awareness, inclusion, managing workplace conflict and increasing understanding of how words and actions impact other people.

 

A Rare Combination of Skills and Experience

Experience and insights in the legal profession

David is proud of his years as an attorney and brings a broad array of lessons learned to his work. Chosen as an Executive Coach by the Practising Law Institute, he also submits a monthly column to the PLI Chronicle. Topics cover crucial skills for top performance, such as active listening, mentoring and team building.

EQ Certification and EQI assessment skills that are pivotal to success

Because research shows that leaders and top sales executives have higher Emotional Intelligence than their colleagues, EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 credentials are essential for executive coaches. David works with clients to assess their level of emotional intelligence and coaches them to attain identified goals and reach their potential. In several cases, clients elevated their performance and received promotions advancing their career and strengthening leadership skills.

Knowledge, commitment and the highest ethical standards

As an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation, David has far exceeded the requirements and has over 80 hours of specialized training and hundreds of hours of executive coaching experience. ACCs exemplify the ICF Core Competencies, Code of Ethics and professional competence. They demonstrate skills from building trust and establishing agreements to maintaining presence and beyond.

Select Articles  

  • Diversity & Inclusion, Are Law Firms Getting It Wrong

  • Who Really Performs Better: The Perfectionist or the High Achiever

  • The Generational Disconnect Between Law Firm Partners & Associates

  • Power of Proximity, What Law Firm Partners Miss About Being at the Office

  • EQ vs. IQ, What Smart Lawyers and Law Firms Need to Know About Emotional Intelligence

  • Managing Remote Teams During Difficult Times

 

Community involvement and recognition

  • Current member, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of the New York City Bar Association

  • Member, Mental Health Task Force, NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA) 2018-2019

  • Certified Master Board Member, NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA), 2018 

  • Archie Hay Award for distinguished service and leadership from the Bergen County School Boards Association, 2015

 

Education

  • Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business, iCoach New York, Professional Coaching Program, Executive Coaching, Certificate 

  • Rutgers University Law School, JD, Dean’s List  

  • Hofstra University, BA, cum laude, Social Sciences

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