As a leadership development consultant, coach, and facilitator with over 10 years experience, Dané has made it her mission to engage with people in a way that inspires a sense of curiosity, possibility, and openness to all the universe has to offer. Dané is dedicated to the development of her knowledge and skills and the evolution of her own consciousness, as well as supporting others on their path of personal growth.
Dané has engaged with companies of all sizes and in a variety of industries including but not limited to healthcare, professional services, manufacturing, hospitality, internet gaming, and software development. She also served as an adjunct faculty member at the Foster College of Business at Bradley University where she taught two management and leadership courses. Before entering the leadership development world, Dané worked in hospitality then spent several years in a leadership role at a healthcare system where she focused on marketing and communications for the system’s innovation agenda.
Clients have described Dané as instrumental in the development of key leaders and leadership teams. Her focus on self- and other-awareness, connection, and empathy and her ability to create a space safe for honesty and vulnerability have led to breakthrough moments of growth for individuals and teams, leading to greater leadership alignment, commitment, and effectiveness.
Dané has a Bachelors’ in Public Relations and an MBA from Bradley University, holds a PCC from the International Coaches Federation, and engages in regular ongoing development to enhance her coaching capacities. She has studied and engaged in formal training in the neuroscience of change, needs-based communication, and various mindfulness practices. Dané is based in Des Moines, IA where she enjoys life with her partner, Matt, and their mischievous and lovable French Bulldog, Tony.
What my Clients Say:
“I worked with Dané for a year of leadership coaching during which she made a tremendous difference for me. She always had great recommendations and ideas during our sessions, coming in with creative ideas to help me find a path forward. Her responsiveness when I was looking for advice on work situations was unparalleled. And it was always clear that her thoughts were based in data, and she would share all kinds of articles that were so helpful. I would recommend her to anyone looking for coaching and leadership training!” –Blaine Miller-McFeeley, Senior Legislative Representative at Earthjustice
“I worked with Dané for a year of leadership coaching and greatly benefited from our relationship. Dané is a supportive partner that helped me build confidence and trust in myself, but she also doesn’t hesitate to say the hard things that I need to hear.”
“Dané deeply cares about her clients and their success and I feel so appreciative to have built a relationship with her. I highly recommend Dané’s consulting for anyone looking to grow professionally and take the next step in their career or business.” -Annie Hodson, Chief Client Solutions & Marketing Officer at SweetRush
“Dané is a wise and compassionate coach who asks the right questions to help you find your own way, in your own time. Her warm, calming (virtual) presence helped me to step out of reactive mode and find clarity on what I needed from a challenging situation—as well as sort out “my stuff” from what others were holding. It was incredibly empowering to find my agency and craft my own plan for moving forward. I highly recommend working with Dané to anyone experiencing a personal or professional transition.” -Tiffany Vojnovski, Senior Learning Evangelist | Design Thinking Experience Creator, SweetRush