ABOUT
It took a long time to learn what effective leadership is really all about.
I get it, I've been there.
I know the feeling of being utterly crushed by criticism and negative feedback while doing your best to help everyone be successful.
I understand what happens when you immerse yourself in tasks, becoming entirely ineffective with your time and energy.
I know how draining it can be to waste precious time and energy managing office drama and dealing with office politics.
I understand what it’s like when everyone wants something different from your time, and you have nothing left to give.
Although my leadership career began with a rocky start, it continues to this day with a passionate commitment to learning the insights, skills and tools necessary to get it right. I've learned valuable lessons about successful leadership and codified them into effective leadership practices and principles that influence every aspect of my coaching perspective.
I believe...
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Leadership is a skill you can cultivate, not a trait you were born with.
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The best leaders know how to deliver results and nurture strong relationships with colleagues.
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Leaders do not have all the answers, they empower those who do.
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Leadership fulfillment comes from the achievements of those you develop throughout your career.
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Leadership greatness happens when our individual challenges become the fuel to support success in others.
Let’s work together to discover the leader you are meant to be and design a professional life you love.
Today, I combine professional experience with advanced education and coaching credentials to provide a multifaceted approach to unlocking potential in others. I am unwavering in my dedication to understanding the essentials of successful leadership and motivated to impart the significance of quality relationships in achieving leadership success. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve others as the coach I wish I had when I began my career.
Hi, I’m Danielle
About twenty years ago (feels like a lifetime!), my leadership style earned me the nickname “Napoleon.” I tried to convince myself it was an affectionate reference to my short stature and authoritative approach, but in reality, comparing someone to an egomaniacal conqueror is far from a complement - even in the best of circumstances.
With disappointing results, unfulfilled expectations and strained relationships in my leadership wake, I was left with no doubt that my methods were ineffective. Yet, I also had no clear understanding of what exactly I was doing wrong. It was not until a moment of divine intervention (read the full story here) that I finally saw the light and began my journey toward becoming an effective leader.
Ultimately, the early struggles in my professional career have made me a better coach because I truly understand the challenges leaders face as they strive to cultivate potential.