Professional Profile

Dana Saunders brings three decades of experience in psychology and neuroscience to her work with organizations and leaders, helping them unlock potential, navigate change, and deliver results. She partners with professionals from emerging managers to C-suite executives and boards, combining genuine support with direct challenge to build confident, high-performing teams.

Dana combines clinical expertise with coaching and facilitation to help leaders adopt a growth mindset, embrace productive challenge, and create lasting impact. She also partners with leadership teams to shape cultures and missions that strengthen performance and support sustainable growth.

Her reputation has led to board service with multi-million-dollar companies and nonprofit organizations, contributing to strategic planning, governance, and leadership development.

Experience and Expertise

Dana brings deep consulting, coaching, and training experience with Bosch, Amoco, General Electric, Fluor, entrepreneurs, and privately held businesses. She partners with business owners to shape strategy, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and support personal success.

She brings distinctive expertise in crisis and transformation leadership, guiding national companies through crisis management, critical-incident debriefing, and culture change. She has also been a sought-after corporate speaker on organizational growth and employee well-being for 25 years.

Her background in the Federal Prison System, outpatient services leadership, and 25+ years of private clinical practice gives her grounded insight into human behavior under pressure, which she brings to coaching, facilitation, and leadership development.

Education and Credentials Include

• ACC, Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation
• LCP, Licensed Professional Counselor
• CCTP-II, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level II
• Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Chapman University
• Undergraduate degree in Psychology / Industrial & Organization Development, University of South Carolina

Leadership Philosophy

Great leaders commit to continuous growth so they can positively influence others. Strong organizations build cultures that nurture development, recognize potential, and reward impact. When goals and vision align, that culture inspires leaders, fuels innovation, and delivers results.

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