Executive Coaching for Women
Your hard work and authentic talent got you here, and the game changes at the top. Others will tell you that to win, you need to change who you are and downplay your personal values. My executive coaching for women starts from the opposite premise: the path to success lies in being who you are, and becoming who you want to be.
I’ve spent 25+ years inside Fortune 50 companies, startups, and government, plus over a decade as an executive coach for women. Forbes, The Atlantic, and SmartBrief on Leadership recognize me as a women’s leadership expert. I’m not making this stuff up; I’m living it every day alongside my clients.
Let me help you achieve your career goals on your own terms.
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Why success hits a hidden ceiling for women leaders
Every high-achieving, mid-career woman hits inflection points on her leadership journey where her go-to success strategies start to exhaust her or sideline her with senior stakeholders and the C-suite. The following four patterns show up most often in my executive coaching for women. They don’t result from personal failings. They’ve actually supported many women…to a point, but these roadblocks prove the old way of working doesn’t scale at the next level. They even block you from reaching your leadership potential.
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The Double Bind
You’re caught between being assertive and being likable, and the leadership qualities others reward don’t feel authentic to you. You circle the idea of “personal brand,” but are more drawn to “authentic identity.”
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Stuck in the Weeds
You’re ready for leadership; maybe you’re already in leadership, but office politics and fear-based mindsets pull you back into the details, inhibiting the scope of your impact. You want to talk strategy, but don’t feel your ideas are welcome.
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The Imposter Voice
You’re done exhausting yourself proving your value over and over again, yet imposter syndrome still shows up in the highest-stakes rooms, regardless of your leadership role.
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Working Twice-As-Hard
You’ve worked twice-as-hard to be seen in your career, and you recognize that model doesn’t scale–leading to overwhelm and burnout. You’re exploring how working twice-as-smart can be sustainable and effective for you going forward.
If your success is coming at too great a cost, it’s not because you need fixing. The systems we work within weren’t built to help women succeed. The good news is that coaching changes how you play the game. Coaching helps you find your personal formula for authentic leadership success.
“This investment (in coaching with Dana) has changed me as a leader and improved my company’s effectiveness as an organization. It has been a gift, personally, to be more grounded as a leader despite what the world may bring.”
I help driven women succeed without sacrificing their souls.
I help driven women succeed without sacrificing their souls. I understand organizational dynamics from the inside out, from 25+ years across Fortune 50 companies, tech startups, and non-profits, plus a decade of leadership coaching executive women — hundreds of them.
My style balances deep empathy with constructive feedback in the form of absolute directness. I don’t hand you a template to follow. I help you find the power already within you and forge your own way on your career adventure. Forbes, The Atlantic, and SmartBrief have recognized me as a women’s leadership expert, and I’ve coached female leaders at Microsoft, CVS Health, Nestlé, the CDC, and the World Bank (among many others). I give you valuable insights so you can see your blind spots and navigate the obstacles blocking your career path. With my support, you will lead at the top as yourself.
“Dana offers an incredible blend of personal and professional development in her coaching. She brought the right balance of empathy and accountability to our coaching sessions and helped me make multiple breakthroughs in my management style.”
Executive Director, MultiFaith Council NW Ohio
How executive coaching for women activates your higher potential
My coaching combines deep, intuitive listening with practical strategies so you can read organizational dynamics and take effective actions. Executive coaching with me focuses on three transformations.
Lead from your authentic, best self
Drop the burden of being “on” and refocus your energy on sustainable presence and high-impact results.
- Alignment: pair your operational excellence with your instincts so imposter syndrome loses its grip.
- Intention: learn to steer by your North Star instead of other people’s expectations.
- Presence: lead from a grounded place of self-confidence and authentic influence.
Master the game within the game
Build an influential reputation and greater strategic impact, with less friction and no burnout.
- Office politics: read organizational and human dynamics in the workplace with grace and insight.
- Sustainable leadership: hold senior-level responsibility on your own terms, without paying the price of overwork.
- Personal branding: reshape your narrative to command respect and lift your team with you.
Empathy meets accountability
A blend of personal and professional development that meets you where you are and challenges you to step up.
- The power of now: no soft consults, no rigid frameworks. Real change happens in the moments you are called to grow.
- A space for growth: my coaching offers a confidential space outside daily politics to recalibrate.
- A clear mirror: a partner who holds a higher vision of your potential.
My clients have experienced these transformational outcomes in the corporate world, male-dominated industries, and entrepreneurial startups. Women entrepreneurs get a double boost when their businesses improve alongside their own personal growth.
What’s included in your coaching sessions
1:1 sessions
50-minute coaching calls focused on your immediate priorities, booked (and rescheduled) around your calendar.
Written recaps
A follow-up summary after every call, plus email access between sessions for quick gut-checks.
AI Brainstorm Coach
My personally trained AI coach to think through challenges with you 24/7 between sessions.
Online resource library
Videos, workbooks, and worksheets built from real-world leadership experience.
What women have achieved with this coaching
🌟 Promoted into the highest executive positions
🌟 Got seats at the strategy table
🌟 Turned the imposter voice into inner confidence
🌟 Communicated more clearly with senior leaders
🌟 Got their perfect jobs with increased compensation
🌟 Earned raises, bonuses, and equity
🌟 Led teams through reorgs and mergers with confidence
🌟 Set boundaries that read as executive presence
🌟 Built sustainable businesses without burning out
🌟 Gained energy back to invest in their enjoyment
Not ready to talk yet?
Start with my free Women in Leadership Guide, built on current research. It’s the same thinking I bring to private coaching, yours to read tonight. Tell me where to send it.
Success Stories: Women who lead from personal power
“Fundamentally, my life changed after the 2nd session I had with Dana. It is like a veil has been removed from my face. I am totally in control of my emotions and my communication behaviors. Working with Dana has been a life-changing experience.”
Lily Gambo
“I started working with Dana to increase my strategic capacity as a Director. I write this now as the President of our company, a promotion I couldn’t have imagined two years ago, but one that became an obvious next step.”
Jasmine Lamb
“Dana helped me position myself as the only person for a role that didn’t exist yet, then go out and get it. I wouldn’t be where I am without her.”
Hillary Molengraff
Female leadership coaching: three ways to start
Women in Leadership Guide
FREE
- My core coaching thinking in one read
- Practical mindset shifts you can make this week
- Delivered straight to your inbox
InPower Women’s Mastermind
$25/mo $15/mo
- Monthly Zoom mastermind calls
- Peer network of women in leadership
- Full access to the course library
- Use Coupon: “MastermindOT”
Private VIP Coaching
Let’s talk
- 1:1 sessions built around your goals
- AI Brainstorm Coach + 200+ resources
- Direct access to me between calls
Straightforward Coaching, built around your schedule
1. Schedule
Book 50-minute sessions on my calendar. Reschedule free up to 24 hours before.
2. Session
Each call focuses on your priorities: real challenges, fresh perspective, skill-building.
3. Followup
A written recap and resources after every call, including tailored selections of folloup resources and assignments
4. Support
The AI Brainstorm Coach, resource library, and email access between sessions.
Your next level begins with a conversation
Executive coaching for women is a real investment of your time, attention, and resources, so we start with a conversation to make sure we’re an aligned fit. On this complimentary strategy call, we’ll look at your current leadership scope, name what’s keeping you stuck, and map a sustainable path to your highest potential. No obligation, just clarity and focus on actions you can take to achieve your dreams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does executive coaching for women cost?
Private VIP coaching is priced by engagement rather than by the hour, because the work happens across a series of sessions instead of a single call. Coaching packages average between $375 and $450 per month. The InPower Women’s Mastermind starts at $25 a month if you want the support without the 1:1 investment, and the Women in Leadership Guide is free. We talk numbers on your complimentary strategy call, before either of us commits.
Is executive coaching worth it?
It’s worth it when you’ve hit an inflection point, and the strategies that got you here have stopped scaling. My coaching clients have moved from VP to President, won promotions into senior leadership, and earned raises, bonuses, and equity, which can help pay for coaching. Coaching isn’t leadership skills training; it’s an investment in yourself and your career growth.
How is executive coaching different from mentoring or career coaching?
Mentoring hands you someone else’s playbook. Career coaching focuses on landing the next role. My executive coaching for women and female entrepreneurs works on how you operate, so the gains follow you into every role after this one. I bring 25+ years of my own extensive experience into the room and the lessons learned from all my clients, so you’ll get direct advice alongside good questions, and the goal stays your judgment rather than mine.
How long does executive coaching take?
There is no “typical engagement.” Clients feel uplifted after every call, and some stay with it for several months while others invest in themselves for years. Most clients work with me on a monthly basis, meeting on a regular rhythm that fits their calendar. I recommend you plan to make a minimum 4-6 month investment of your time and treasure to experience the kind of progress you’ll be able to sustain. Changing how you handle pressure, politics, and your own inner critic takes longer, and nothing locks you in.
Do you coach online or in person?
All coaching happens by Zoom or phone, so I work with women across the US and internationally. Clients have joined me from Microsoft, CVS Health, Nestlé, the CDC, and the World Bank. Between sessions, you have email access to me plus the AI Brainstorm Coach, so the support doesn’t stop when the call ends.
What is executive presence, and can coaching build it?
Executive presence is the read other people take on whether you belong at the table. It shows up in how you hold a room, how you handle difficult conversations, and where you draw your boundaries. It gets built, and much of my coaching goes into the specific behaviors senior stakeholders register as presence, plus the double bind that makes those behaviors feel risky for women.