July 20, 2026 – Soft Skills App Sayre Blake and Coachful Coaching David Fung

Sayre Blake – Technical Founder and CEO of SkillSaige Sayre Blake is the Technical Founder and CEO of SkillSaige, a Colorado based learning platform dedicated to helping people develop the human skills that matter most in an AI driven world. Combining expertise in software engineering, game design, storytelling, and behavioral design, Sayre creates engaging learning experiences that strengthen communication, leadership, adaptability, resilience, and other essential workplace skills. Her work is driven by the belief that as artificial intelligence transforms the workplace, uniquely human capabilities become even more valuable. With more than a decade of experience as a systems engineer, programmer, designer, and creative problem solver, Sayre has built a career at the intersection of technology and creativity. She enjoys translating complex technical challenges into intuitive, visually engaging solutions and approaches programming with the same artistic mindset she brings to design and animation. Whether developing software systems or crafting interactive learning experiences, her focus remains on creating tools that are both practical and meaningful. Through SkillSaige, Sayre is helping organizations and early career professionals prepare for the future of work by blending technology, behavioral science, and engaging educational design. Her work explores how AI can enhance learning while ensuring that communication, collaboration, and critical thinking remain at the center of professional success. David Fung – Founder & Executive Coach of Coachful Coaching David Fung is the founder and executive coach at Coachful Coaching, where he helps founders, executives, and emerging leaders become more effective, confident, and authentic leaders. Drawing on more than 23 years in the technology industry, including 15 years at Salesforce where he served as a Senior Director, David combines real world leadership experience with professional coaching to help clients navigate difficult conversations, build high performing teams, and lead through change with clarity and confidence. Throughout his corporate career, David led large solution engineering organizations, managed leaders and individual contributors, and drove growth across an $800 million business. His firsthand experience hiring, developing, promoting, and coaching talent gives him practical insight into the challenges leaders face at every stage of their careers. Today, he brings that experience to his coaching practice, helping clients overcome leadership roadblocks, strengthen emotional intelligence, and make better strategic decisions. David is an ICF Professional Certified Coach as well as an EQ i 2.0 Certified Practitioner and Leadership Circle Profile Certified coach. He is also the creator of the “Wait, Trade, Designate” diagnostic framework, designed to help organizations think more strategically about artificial intelligence adoption. Known for his calm, direct, and practical coaching style, David equips leaders with actionable tools that create lasting personal and professional growth.