How One Coach Stopped Worrying About Time Zones Forever

I’m never going to have a conversation about when I’m available anymore—that’s priceless.”- Hervé Da Costa

In France, Hervé Da Costa partners with catalytic leaders and visionary organizations who want more than incremental progress—they’re ready for transformation.

Drawing on his experience in Silicon Valley startups and years of coaching, Hervé helps CEOs, founders, and executive teams activate their full potential, realign around purpose, and architect a future defined by impact. His bespoke programs, immersive retreats, and executive off-sites have earned him the trust of leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia—some of whom have worked with him for many years.

At this level, every conversation counts. But as his international practice expanded, the logistics of scheduling became increasingly complex. From New York to Singapore, finding a time to meet meant endless back-and-forth emails, shifting calendars, and valuable energy lost to coordination.

That’s when Hervé turned to YouCanBookMe—the coaching scheduling software that has supported more than 800 client bookings, simplifying cross-time-zone logistics and giving him back the focus to do what he does best: guide leaders through transformation.

Why YouCanBookMe: Hervé's story

The challenge

For Hervé Da Costa, the work begins with trust. Whether coaching a CEO or leading a senior team through complex decisions, his focus is on creating the conditions to shift how they think, act, and lead. Each session needs his full presence—and yet, behind the scenes, scheduling risked stealing that focus.

With clients spread across the world, finding a time that worked often meant long chains of emails. The more his practice expanded, the more energy it risked draining.

I had an administrative assistant because I was spending too much time trying to find a common time with my clients.”

For a coach trusted by many, these inefficiencies weren’t just inconvenient. They risked undermining the professional experience he wanted every client to have from their very first interaction.

The solution

By 2016, Hervé knew he needed a simpler way to manage his calendar. Endless coordination with a virtual assistant wasn’t making it easier to schedule across time zones, and it was pulling energy away from the work his clients valued most.

That changed when he found YouCanBookMe. Instead of the constant back-and-forth hassle, clients now see his availability instantly and book the slot that works for them. Hervé will then decide which meetings to confirm.

The accept/reject feature, that alone is worth the cost by far.” 

For Hervé, the software removed the distractions of logistics and gave him a simple, reliable way to manage global bookings.

The outcome

Since bringing YouCanBookMe into his practice, Hervé no longer spends energy chasing availability or managing endless back-and-forth. Scheduling has become a background process, freeing him to stay focused on what matters most—his clients.

I’m never going to have a conversation about when I’m available anymore—that’s priceless.”

With nearly 900 meetings managed online, his clients now enjoy the convenience of booking, rescheduling, or canceling on their own. Automated meeting reminders keep sessions on track, and payments are just as seamless.

If you want a short session with me, you book, you pay via Stripe. And then I do the best job I have.”

For Hervé, YouCanBookMe has turned scheduling from a distraction into an asset. The system runs quietly in the background, ensuring every meeting is organized, professional, and effortless for both sides.

🌍 Always right on time, anywhere in the world

With YouCanBookMe, scheduling across time zones is effortless. Say goodbye to mix-ups—every meeting is confirmed, clear, and happens exactly when it should.

Deep dive into Hervé's booking page

Hervé’s booking page

Hervé’s booking page is designed to set the tone from the start, with a custom background image, clear description, and a footer that links directly back to his website for added credibility.

From there, clients can choose the type of session they want, whether it’s a quick power consultation or a longer strategy call. 

The booking form is simple yet purposeful. Each field is intentional, asking clients to share their objectives before the session. That way, Hervé enters every conversation prepared, with context in hand and clarity on what the client wants to achieve. 

Payments are handled seamlessly through Stripe, removing friction and making the process professional from the very first click.

The page doesn’t just manage logistics; it sets the stage for the kind of high-level conversations leaders come to him for.

✨ Bonus ✨ Learn from the pros—Hervé’s top business advice

For Hervé Da Costa, the foundation of leadership isn’t a title or a strategy—it’s self-work.

The first thing is really to work on yourself. Invest in yourself… discover who you are and learn to love yourself, learn to respect yourself, learn to give yourself permission to be exactly who you are.”

For him, this kind of investment creates what he calls “permission”—the ability to take risks, ask questions, fail, and grow without fear. And it’s the difference between clients who just want “recipes” and those who want to truly master their craft.

Some people just want to buy recipes. They don’t want to be a great cook… But some people want to be a great cook.”

Hervé’s message to other leaders and entrepreneurs is clear: invest in yourself first. When you know who you are and give yourself permission to grow, you create the foundation for lasting success in business and life.

The freedom to focus on clients

For Hervé Da Costa, success lies in presence, clarity, and trust. But before YouCanBookMe, scheduling threatened to distract from the work his clients valued most.

By moving his bookings online, he’s simplified scheduling across continents and eliminated the need for a virtual assistant to manage his schedule, giving clients a smoother, more professional experience. The result? Less admin, more trust, and more time for transformative conversations with the leaders he supports.

Start your free YouCanBookMe account today and see how simple scheduling can reshape the way you work.