About Me
Meet Bill McDowell, Ph.D.
Executive Coach, University Dean, Harvard Business School Coach, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor
"The leaders I coach don’t just want results. They want to become the kind of leader others want to follow."
With decades of experience guiding executives, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders, Dr. Bill McDowell brings a rare combination of academic insight and real-world entrepreneurial grit. As a former coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and Dean of a leading School of Entrepreneurship, Bill knows how to develop leaders who drive meaningful impact.
His coaching philosophy centers on unlocking the ideal leader within each client — someone who leads with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Drawing on proven frameworks, deep personal experience, and a data-driven mindset, Bill tailors each coaching relationship to meet the unique challenges of high-performance leadership.
Bill holds a Ph.D. in Management and an MBA, and has consulted for startups, Fortune 500s, and mission-driven ventures. As an angel investor and lifelong learner, he brings curiosity, candor, and commitment to every engagement.