Go Further.

Not every leader has a vision for more

For those that do, the vision can get hazy, distracted and go unmet for too long in the midst of a demanding life. Focus, structure and the assurance of consistent forward progress are the results of a relationship with Next Step Coach. Our mission is to enhance your leadership so you will be able to assess and attain the vision before you--for yourself and for those you lead.

Next Step works with leaders who have an entrepreneurial spirit.

We work with individuals who are in positions of responsibility and want greater reward, increased effectiveness, further reach, and other meaningful ambitions.

Next Step works with leaders who have an entrepreneurial spirit. 

We work with individuals who are in positions of responsibility and want greater reward, increased effectiveness, further reach, and other meaningful ambitions.

We help natural leaders find their drive and develop their vision.

Our meetings create a consistent time and space for reflection and assessment.

Here you will identify what's most important and evaluate what will accelerate growth, maximize contribution and return results,  passion and joy.

- Brian Dowd

We help natural leaders find their drive and develop their vision.

Our meetings create a consistent time and space for reflection and assessment.

Here you will identify what's most important and evaluate what will accelerate growth, maximize contribution and return results,  passion and joy.

- Brian Dowd

What Clients Have to Say

  • Clint Herndon, President at Next Peak CPA

    "My biggest problem was the absence of margin. As the owner of a fast growing business and especially during tax season I was working way too much. Coaching with Brian led to revising our firm’s roles and responsibilities and now I’m only doing what only I can do. I gained new margin and feel so much better."

  • Beau Fisher, Owner of Fisher & Wiens Wealth Management

    "I don’t want to be running just any business, I want to run a business that is special and makes a significant impact in my clients' lives. Brian is helping me to identify our keys to success and vision for the future.

    He helps me look beyond the day to day of the business to build the firm. Having a professional like Brian sharpens my focus and benefits the company, but more importantly, it benefits the clients we serve."

  • Jeff Gerhardt, Founder of Centix Life Technologies

    "I began working with Brian while directing a global change management effort for Edwards Lifesciences where he helped me stay strategic and grounded for a successful completion. Furthermore, as a result of clarified calling, I’ve started my own consultancy giving me more income, potential, and freedom.

    I’ve needed career agility at a high level and coaching has been a consistent shaping dimension that has helped me to take risks that are paying off."

  • Chris Duke, Financial Advisor with Silicon Valley Wealth Advisors

    "Coaching was instrumental in helping me through the process of merging my advisory practice with another firm. Brian helped crystalize an objective decision making process, and then build an sound process that helped bring it to reality.

    The investment I’ve made in coaching has paid for itself and then some, with the ROI increasing over time due to the strategic positioning that resulted."

  • Efrem Smith, President and CEO of World Impact

    "Coaching allows me to think more deeply and strategically about the most important aspects of my leadership. My role as CEO always has me growing and coaching has been a unique custom tailored format for that to occur. The results have been evident to me and my team."

  • Pat Jones, Owner of Brunson Recycling Corp

    "Coaching consistently clarifies my thinking, reveals new possibilities and prepares me for my most significant interactions in business. The best athletes have a coach to help them raise their game to peak level and Brian has helped raise my game to peak level.

    The most exciting piece for me is I have experienced concrete results from Brian’s laser focused questions leading to successful strategies. My investment has paid dividends!

    On a personal level, my wife and I have made significant decisions and coaching has given us greater assurance in them."

  • Larry Wiens, CFP, GEPC Certified Financial Planner at “R” Fisher and Wiens Wealth Management

    "Brian's coaching provides me with clarity. It helps me to define the key issues in my life and identify ways of dealing with them. I leave every session with a tangible, specific and realistic action list for the future.

    I can not say enough about his value to me. My time with Brian is probably my most productive 45 minutes of the week."

  • Jeff Oveido, President of JOA Group

    "Brian Dowd is a phenomenal coach. He has a contagious enthusiasm and keen ability to develop a person's inner passion and God given ability. Brian has helped propel my courage and creativity both at home and in my business. I have stepped out to pursue fresh dreams with my wife and land new clients of an entirely different scale.

    The results of working with Brian continue to surpass what I ever imagined."

  • Betty Ann Boeving Hagenau, Founder & Executive Director of Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition

    "'Wow' is a word I often use in my time with Brian. Looking at the issues in my life, coaching provides me with a new framework and as I take it in, I just say 'Wow'. When I'm faced with complex decisions, Brian doesn't propose a solution, but he provokes deeper thought by asking the right questions. His coaching techniques stretch me to step into new paradigms and reach my fullest potential."

  • Gregg Foster, Principal of Halifax Group

    "Confidence and perspective are the two things I come away with from coaching with Brian. His questions cause the light bulbs to start popping for me. Since working with Brian I've tripled our deals and expanded our staff allowing me to leverage my strengths. I couldn't be happier.

    The thing I love about Brian is his excitement for me- it's contagious. I absolutely recommend Brian as a coach."