Daphna Gale has been coaching and facilitating leadership development for over 20 years, supporting leaders at all levels across a wide range of industries. Known for her grounded, direct approach and deep compassion, she brings a unique ability to connect vision and strategy with engagement and development, inspiring those she works with to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Daphna cares deeply about each client and believes in every person’s potential to succeed. Daphna completed her coach training and certification through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) where she achieved her Certified Professional Coach (CPC) designation. Following that she went on to acquire her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coach Federation (ICF). She is a Certified Executive Coach through John Mattone Global (the #1 Ranked Coaching Authority Globally), an Accredited Human Synergistics practitioner specializing in Organizational Culture and Leadership/Impact. She is also Master Practitioner of NLP & Time Line Therapy, a Certified Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Practitioner, an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, a Certified Enneagram Coach.
Unlocking Leadership Potential | 360° Insights
Outstanding leadership isn’t just about strategy; it’s about trust, credibility, inspiration, and results. Yet many leaders step into senior roles without the support they need. Coaching helps navigate that journey, tailored to each leader’s unique challenges and team dynamics.
The most powerful coaching conversations are built on trust and meaningful questions. Often growth comes from a simple insight, a new habit, or a slight shift in perspective. With tools like neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire, coaching helps leaders break old patterns, build resilience, and grow with confidence. Our global coaching team is well placed to help you on your leadership journey.
We Offer:
Our aim is to help leaders feel more confident, authentic, and capable of fulfilling their role, effectively managing both themselves and the people they lead. In doing so we can help equip leaders and teams with the mindset, skills, and resilience to lead effectively, resulting in stronger performance and thriving workplace cultures. Our expert, professionally accredited coaches have helped support and transform leaders globally across industries.
✅Accredited 1:1 Leadership Coaching: Personalised, results-driven coaching for senior leaders.
✅Certified Team Coaching: Strengthening leadership impact across entire teams.
✅Proven Methodologies: Backed by research and real-world insights.
✅A Wealth of Experience: In several individual and team psychometric and development tools.
Ultimately, leaders who build trust, deliver results, and lead with purpose create far more successful workplaces where people not only thrive, but the combined contribution results in higher engagement, stronger performance, superior customer outcomes, and sustainable profitable growth.
Below are four high-impact coaching interventions as an example of our work.
My Kind Of Leader - 1:1 Coaching
How do others see you? Do you build trust and credibility? Gain clarity, confidence, and an edge by understanding your impact and areas for growth.
The Solution:
🔹KINDset (KQ)® Profile.
🔹 Unfiltered, Actionable Insights – Feedback from up to 20 peers, direct reports, and colleagues.
🔹 Benchmark Your Leadership – Compare your results against industry standards.
🔹 Go Beyond the Numbers – A one-hour coaching session, turning insights into action.
🔹 Sustained Personal Growth – A personalised action plan with a 3-month coaching follow-up.
My Kind Of Leader - Group Coaching
How do your leaders compare? How do their teams truly experience their leadership? Who are the top 5% of leaders in your company? What's the impact/cost of their leadeship?
The Solution:
🔹 KINDset (KQ)® 360° Profile – For up to 12 leaders. Feedback from up to 20 x peers, direct reports, and colleagues.
🔹 Benchmarked Against the Best – Compare results to the company and norms groups.
🔹 Foster Deep Learning – A 4-hour interactive debrief workshop to guide the group through key their reports.
🔹 Actionable Development Linked To Performance Management– to drive real change and accountability.
The Accelerator - The First 100 Days
The first 100 days in leadership are crucial. Equip new managers with the tools and support to build trust, gain credibility, and align with their purpose for a strong start.
The Solution:
🔹Session 1: Setting the Foundation
Focus on understanding the leader's role, expectations, and initial goals.
🔹Session 2: Strategic Planning
Developing a strategic action plan linked to the probationary period.
🔹Session 3: Building Relationships
Enhancing communication and collaboration skills. Addressing any stakeholder challenges.
🔹Session 4: Reflection and Adjustment
Reflecting on the leader's progress and experiences. KINDset (KQ)® at 100 day +
Team Coaching For Exemplary Teams
Teams are complex systems, balancing individual psychology and group dynamics. Leaders and team members influence outcomes together.
The Solution:
🔹Enhanced Collaboration: Foster a culture of honesty, idea-sharing, and teamwork.
🔹Improved Performance: Resolve performance gaps, enhance problem-solving skills.
🔹Leadership Development: Developing the leader and teams accountability.
🔹Stakeholder Engagement: Realise the value of engaging with key stakeholders.
🔹Sustainable Change: Embed new behaviours, mindsets, and practices.
Our Global Coaching Team
Welcome to our team of certified, accredited, and exceptional coaches, trusted partners in leadership development, personal growth, and transformation.
Deborah Harris is a personal and executive coach with deep expertise in leadership development and diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a background in both nonprofit and corporate sectors, she empowers leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams and drive meaningful change. Deborah holds degrees in Education and Educational Leadership, along with certifications in Executive Coaching and Diversity & Inclusion. She has coached youth and adults, led remote teams, and partnered with leaders to create equitable strategies that foster engagement and growth. As Director of DEI at Bright Horizons and founder of Signature Experience, LLC and Inner-Link Training & Development, Deborah brings energy and insight to every platform — from webinars and keynotes to community boards and leadership groups.
Jayne Johnson is a senior executive with over 30 years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Development. She has led enterprise-wide change initiatives focused on developing, advancing, and retaining top talent across industries including life sciences, financial services, manufacturing, and consumer goods. As an executive and team coach, Jayne partners with C-suite leaders to build high-performing teams and drive leadership growth. Her strong business acumen, deep listening skills, and candid, collaborative style make her a trusted advisor to executives and their teams. Jayne began her career at GE, where she led leadership development at the renowned Crotonville corporate university. She has held senior roles at Deloitte, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Alkermes, and continues to shape the field through board service and thought leadership.
Karen Benz is an experienced Executive Coach, based in Rhode Island, with an extensive background in leadership and management. She served as the Vice President of Coaching and Executive Coach at New Level Work (formerly BetterManager) and has been a coach for 25 years. She holds degrees in Management from Bryant University (B.S.) and Salve Regina University (M.S.). She is a certified professional coach (CPC) having completed coach training at Corporate Coach University. Her 20+ years of business management experience and 20+ years of certified coaching experience spans most industries including technology, finance, health care, insurance, defense, manufacturing, service, nonprofit, entertainment, government, and education. She taught University business courses for over 10 years. Karen also served as the Chief Operating Officer of an ambulatory nonprofit healthcare facility.
Laurel Talbot has served both directly and through othersover 50 organizations in various industries, including higher education, Environmental Nonprofits, Arts Nonprofits, Education Technology, Legal, Software, Insurance, Engineering, E-commerce, Construction, and Environmental Consulting. In addition to her experience in leading the development and retention of talent for a
national education organization, she has completed specific training and certifications in HR and coaching, which enable her to support clients with best practices in both areas. Certifications include Society for Human Resource Management, Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), International Coaching Federation, Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and Certified Co-Active Professional Coach (CPCC).
Tommie Y. English brings 30+ years of leadership experience with 21 years in Fortune 100 Financial Services as an SVP/Executive Director, overseeing operations for 1000+ employees, while serving a dual role as Market Leader leading a Houston-based diversity & inclusion team for 3000+ employees. Tommie also spent 10 years in the Non-Profit sector as a Sr. Director, leading operations teams across locations. Tommie left the corporate sector in 2019 & became an Executive Leadership Coach, achieving her ICF ACC certification in 2022 and group facilitator certification in 2023. She provides one to one leadership coaching & group coaching services. Tommie is the founder of Authententional Coaching at www.AuthententionalCoach.com She currently works several contracts providing Executive Leadership Coaching: The New Standard For Leaders, New Level Work, Talking Talent and Jeweld Consulting. Tommie's superpower is her ability to create compelling energy and provide a safe space for leaders to explore,
connect, and discover to become better leaders.
David Andrews is an experienced executive coach who partners with individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock greater self-awareness, effectiveness, and impact. Drawing on a rich background as a teacher, trainer, and group facilitator, he designs and delivers coaching experiences that help leaders grow with intention and purpose. With a particular focus on mid-level and emerging leaders, David supports clients through leadership transitions, team challenges, and personal development journeys. His approach blends insight, structure, and empathy creating space for meaningful reflection and forward momentum. David’s areas of expertise include: Executive Presence & Leadership Development, Group & Team Coaching, Onboarding & Transition Support, Stress Management & Self-Awareness, Team Building & Facilitation. He has coached leaders across sectors including international development, finance, IT, and higher education. His client portfolio includes organizations such as NASA, The World Bank, Facebook, Salesforce, American Express, Johns Hopkins, and Georgetown University.
Lisa Lanier is a seasoned C-suite leader with over 25 years of experience helping global Fortune 500 organizations transform their teams, leaders, and cultures. She brings deep expertise in executive development, team coaching, and large-scale organizational change. Throughout her corporate career, Lisa led cross-functional teams in Sales, Operations, Product Development, IT, and HR, managing groups of up to 2,000 and overseeing P&Ls exceeding $200M. She played a key role in company growth, acquisitions, and successful transitions to private equity ownership. Lisa has partnered with clients including Nestlé, P&G, Microsoft, GSK, Google, and SC Johnson to drive brand growth and navigate disruption. Her people-first approach consistently delivered top employee satisfaction and retention. Today, she supports leaders across industries through executive coaching, team development, organizational transformation, leadership assessments, and training. She is certified and credentialed as a professional coach, transformation leadership, and in multiple assessments.
Amy Tuccio is a leadership coach and facilitator with over 15 years of experience in aerospace and startups. She helps leaders build emotionally intelligent, high-performing teams and navigate change with clarity and confidence. With a Master’s in Organisational Leadership and certification in diversity and coaching, Amy supports executives in strengthening communication, developing others, and leading with compassion and courage. Her programs focus on emotional intelligence, resilience, and human-centered leadership.