Dana Pylayeva
Executive and agile leadership coach for individuals and teams
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentTeam performanceWomen in leadershipTech and engineering leadersLeadership and team buildingOperations and systems |
| Works with | Women and Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Credentials | ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC); Scrum Alliance Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC); Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC); Certified Agile Leadership for Organizations; Certified Agile Leadership for Teams; Leadership Circle Profile Certification |
Dana Pylayeva is an executive and business coach who works with individuals, teams and organizations on leadership. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and a Scrum Alliance Certified Enterprise Coach. She also designs agile games, including "DevOps with Lego and Chocolate." She knows the Agile and DevOps space well. She has worked with remote teams and clients in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Japan and India.
What Dana helps with
Dana works on leadership growth for individuals, teams and organizations. She also coaches women who want to break through the glass ceiling in life and career.
- Building leadership skills in individuals
- Improving how teams work together
- Leading in Agile and DevOps settings
- Leading remote teams
- Working with international teams and clients
- Women breaking through the glass ceiling in career
- Building safety and reducing fear in the workplace
Who Dana works with
Dana coaches individuals, teams and whole organizations. She also works with women who want to move past the glass ceiling in their life and career. Her clients include remote teams and international clients in several countries.
How Dana works
Dana mixes several coaching styles: Co-Active coaching, Positive Intelligence and executive coaching. She also uses Liberating Structures to facilitate groups. She designs agile games for teams, including ones about fear and safety in the workplace. She adds the Leadership Circle Profile, a leadership assessment she is certified to use.
Background and qualifications
Dana is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and a Scrum Alliance Certified Enterprise Coach. She is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and a Training from the Back of the Room Certified Trainer. She holds Certified Agile Leadership credentials for both organizations and teams, and is certified in the Leadership Circle Profile. She is an international speaker, author and agile games designer. She created the games "DevOps with Lego and Chocolate," "Fear in the Workplace" and "Safety in the Workplace."
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Dana is a coach who also designs agile games, including "DevOps with Lego and Chocolate."
Best for leaders and teams in Agile and DevOps settings, and women aiming to break through the glass ceiling.
Common questions
How much does Dana Pylayeva charge?
Coaching with Dana runs $150 to $250 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Dana Pylayeva help with?
Dana Pylayeva helps with building leadership skills in individuals, improving how teams work together, leading in Agile and DevOps settings and leading remote teams.
Is Dana Pylayeva certified?
Dana Pylayeva lists: ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC); Scrum Alliance Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC); Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC); Certified Agile Leadership for Organizations; Certified Agile Leadership for Teams; Leadership Circle Profile Certification.
Does Dana Pylayeva work with remote and international teams?
Yes. Dana has experience with remote teams and international clients in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Japan and India.
How do I contact Dana Pylayeva?
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