Diane Nelson
Leadership coach for manufacturing, tech and engineering leaders in Toronto
| Rate | $138 to $702 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentTeam performanceExecutive presence and communicationTech and engineering leadersExecutive function skillsADHD at workLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Managers, Executives, Engineers, Founders and business owners and Professionals |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Business coach |
| Based in | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Credentials | BA; C-IQ Coach Certification; PQ Coach Certification; Facilitation Skills Certification; Executive Functions for ADHD Professionals; Certified Facilitator and Coach |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
Diane Nelson is a leadership coach in Toronto who helps aspiring, new and developing leaders in manufacturing, technology and engineering. She also offers ADHD coaching. Before coaching, she served as CEO of three organizations across 25 years, and she has 30 years of management experience. She has coached mid-level leaders for 10 years. Her MINDSET + SKILLSET + MATCHSET© program focuses on priorities, delegation and team accountability.
What Diane helps with
Diane works with leaders who lose focus on what matters because of daily firefighting. She helps them manage priorities, lead teams well and finish the day with less stress.
- Focusing on the priorities that matter most
- Buying back time in a busy week
- Delegating instead of micromanaging
- Giving feedback that improves results and engagement
- Having conversations that influence people
- Building cohesive teams that deliver under pressure
- Setting up clear accountability on teams
- Executive function skills for ADHD professionals
Who Diane works with
Diane works with aspiring, new and developing leaders in manufacturing, technology and engineering. She has coached engineers, project managers, accountants, lawyers, event planners, entrepreneurs and business owners. She has also coached CEOs in the manufacturing, health and social service sectors. Her clients come from many cultural backgrounds.
How Diane works
Diane uses her MINDSET + SKILLSET + MATCHSET© program with leaders. It covers time and priorities, delegation, feedback and influential conversations. She describes her style as leading from behind, which means guiding people to build their own leadership style. She also offers a free consultation before starting.
Background and qualifications
Diane spent 25 years as CEO across three organizations and has 30 years of management experience. In those roles she built diverse teams and developed emerging leaders. She has coached mid-level leaders for 10 years. She holds a BA and is a Certified Facilitator and Coach. Her training includes C-IQ Coach Certification, PQ Coach Certification, Facilitation Skills Certification and Executive Functions for ADHD Professionals.
Diane Nelson pricing
Programs and services
- MINDSET + SKILLSET + MATCHSET© leadership program
- Free consultation
Diane Nelson reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former CEO of three organizations who now coaches leaders in manufacturing, technology and engineering.
Best for new and developing leaders in manufacturing, technology or engineering who want to delegate better and lead focused teams.
Diane's rate sits above the range most executive coaches charge ($102 to $238 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Diane Nelson charge?
Diane Nelson's rate is $138 to $702 per hour.
What does Diane Nelson help with?
Diane Nelson helps with focusing on the priorities that matter most, buying back time in a busy week, delegating instead of micromanaging and giving feedback that improves results and engagement.
Is Diane Nelson certified?
Diane Nelson lists: BA; C-IQ Coach Certification; PQ Coach Certification; Facilitation Skills Certification; Executive Functions for ADHD Professionals; Certified Facilitator and Coach.
Does Diane Nelson coach people with ADHD?
Yes. She lists ADD and ADHD coaching and has training in Executive Functions for ADHD Professionals.
Which industries does Diane Nelson focus on?
Her leadership program is built for manufacturing, technology and engineering. She has also coached CEOs in the health and social service sector.
How do I contact Diane Nelson?
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