Our Story
Dave Hilger joined Optimized Success to help founder Cyndi Garza expand the mission. With over 30 years of executive leadership, a nationally ranked sales career, and coaching certifications from Evolve Leadership Coaching and Case Western Reserve University, Dave brought a high-impact, results-driven coaching style shaped by learning from some of the most respected leaders in the country. His ability to connect with professionals at every level—paired with Cyndi’s entrepreneurial expertise and transformational coaching framework—has created a uniquely balanced and powerhouse coaching team. Together, they’ve built Optimized Success Coaching into a trusted partner for those who want not only to achieve their goals, but to elevate the way they think, operate, and lead.
David Hilger
Owner and CEO
Meet Dave Hilger,
David is a certified coach and certified consultant who works with senior leaders looking to enhance their effectiveness and results. David uses the Aligned Leader and Five Facets frameworks to accomplish this.
With experience spanning senior executive and senior sales leadership roles, David has led high-performing teams, built scalable systems, and driven consistent revenue growth in fast-paced environments. He understands firsthand where priorities, people, and processes break down as organizations expand — and how to realign them for performance.
He specializes in helping leadership teams identify gaps in execution, sharpen decision-making, and install practical frameworks that turn strategy into results. As a Five Facets of Business™ Certified Operator, he leverages the Five Facets framework to give leaders clear visibility into what’s actually taking place inside their business — and the confidence to focus on what matters most.
Did You Know?
1/3 of all Fortune 500 companies use executive coaching as a standard leadership development tool for their top executives and high-potential employees.