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Education & Degrees
Certified Master Coach, International Coaching Federation.
M.A. Career Development, John F. Kennedy University.
BA English/Psychology, University of Oregon.
Certified Trainer, Corporate Coach University
Advanced Certification: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Certified Facilitator: Interaction Associates and Technology of Participation

Experience
I have provided coaching on leadership and change as an internal development specialist at Advanced Micro Devices and Cal. State Auto Ass'n. and as an external coach to both the Fortune 50 and private sector. I've mentored others in my faculty positions in the Coaching Certificate program at John F. Kennedy Univ., and as Director of ICF Competency Development for the College of Executive Coaching.

Focus
As Principal of Diane Foster and Associates I work as an organizational and career coach with individual leaders and teams in many industries and the public sector. This enables them to make critical decisions on organizational alignment, systems improvements and succession planning, and to streamline business processes to build work environments that are satisfying for all stakeholders. My work builds cross-organizational communication and collaboration, and improves conflict management and role clarification. It's a great joy to improve organizational capacity for being a "great place to work" through support of internal organizational coaching programs, and improvement in feedback systems.

Strengths
Considered an expert on leadership development, I have promoted the successful introduction and sustainability of "coaching cultures" and have measured results from these that show double the productivity of those leaders involved. DFA feedback tools such as The Highlands Program, insure the "best fit" of all employees for succession planning, and career development programs.

Clients
Alameda Power; A T & T;
Hewlett-Packard; Civic Bank of Commerce; Electric Power Research Institute; Quantum Corp.; Wells Fargo Bank; Pacific Bell; Genentech; U.S. Dept. of Labor; City of Oakland; Cal. Pacific Med. Cntre.

Statements & Testimonials
"Diane brings expansive vision and rich experience to her work as a coach and consultant. Her ability to support and challenge leaders has helped pave the way for a new model of management within the Dept. of Labor. Thanks to Diane, we're on our way to creating a coaching culture where emotional intelligence is the new benchmark for high performance in the public sector." -Dan Stone, Project Manager, Coaching for High Performance With Emotional Intelligence Program, OHR/ETA, U.S. Department of Labor.

"I would like to thank you personally for all your support during my coaching sessions. The development plan identified through the feedback report was helpful in providing an outline to focus my attention for improvement. . . . I progressed in my verbal communication more aggressively than I had planned. As a result I have also begun building stronger alliances with field personnel.. . . The support and direction provided by the program gave me confidence and assisted me in setting goals. The coaching sessions enabled me to express concerns, receive direction and food for thought. Thank you for your insight and support." -Jeanne Scigliano, Assistant Manager, Line Underwriting Operations, Underwriting Services, California State Auto Association.