Dianne "D" Surman
Leadership coach in downtown Toronto for emerging and senior leaders
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentNew managersTeam performanceTransitions and new rolesPurpose and directionConfidence and self-esteemLife transitions |
| Works with | Managers and Executives |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Toronto |
| Credentials | Co-Active Coach Certification (in progress); ICF Certification (planned) |
Dianne "D" Surman is a business and leadership coach based in downtown Toronto. She works with emerging leaders, new leaders, senior leaders and teams. Before coaching, she spent 35 years in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, where she developed leaders and teams. She acts as a thought partner who helps clients build confidence and sharpen their focus on what matters most to them. She also supports coaches across North America.
What Dianne helps with
Dianne works with people at a pivotal point in their career or life who feel stuck. She helps them find their purpose and build more happiness and fulfillment.
- Feeling stuck at a turning point in career or life
- Discovering and living your purpose
- Building confidence
- Getting clear on what matters most
- Developing as an emerging, new or senior leader
- Growing team performance
Who Dianne works with
Dianne coaches emerging leaders, new leaders and senior leaders. She also works with teams. Her clients are often at a pivotal point in their career or life and want more clarity, confidence and purpose. She also supports other coaches across North America.
Background and qualifications
Dianne spent 35 years in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, where her work centered on developing leaders and teams. She has now moved into coaching full time. She is completing her Co-Active Coach Certification and plans to pursue ICF Certification next. She is located in downtown Toronto and supports coaches across North America.
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The CoachVouch take
She brings 35 years of experience developing leaders and teams in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry to her coaching.
Best for leaders at a career turning point who want more confidence, focus and a clearer sense of purpose.
Common questions
How much does Dianne "D" Surman charge?
Coaching with Dianne runs $145 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Dianne "D" Surman help with?
Dianne "D" Surman helps with feeling stuck at a turning point in career or life, discovering and living your purpose, building confidence and getting clear on what matters most.
Is Dianne "D" Surman certified?
Dianne "D" Surman lists: Co-Active Coach Certification (in progress); ICF Certification (planned).
Does Dianne coach teams as well as individuals?
Yes. She works with teams as well as emerging, new and senior leaders.
Does Dianne work with other coaches?
Yes. She supports coaches across North America.
How do I contact Dianne "D" Surman?
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