Hi, I’m Danielle

As the founder of DG Executive Advisors (“DGEA”), I am an experienced executive coach and strategic advisor. DGEA partners with top-tier organizations and highly accomplished individuals who value great management and organizational effectiveness. Clients are committed to investing in their people and themselves for optimal outcomes and an improved bottom line. Based in Los Angeles, DGEA offers services globally in a variety of settings ranging from dynamic one-day workshops to comprehensive long-term engagements.

MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

BA, Simmons University

CPCC-certified coach

My core belief:

Meet people where they are

What sets DGEA apart is my deep understanding of the corporate and entrepreneurial experience. I can see situations through your lens while also offering an unbiased perspective and research-backed best practices.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a diverse set of clients from large investment institutions like PIMCO and public tech companies like Uber to founder-led startups and ultra-high net-worth individuals. In addition to my degree in Managerial & Organizational Behavior, my prior professional experiences include international healthcare consulting, leading large global teams on several multi-billion dollar projects, and raising $500mm+ for alternative investment funds across private credit, private real estate, and private equity.

FAQs

  • My private coaching clients are generally small business owners, entrepreneurs, and founders of private companies who seek an objective partner through a transition and/or business growth.

    Within larger organizations, I work closely with people managers ranging from first-time managers to the SVP/MD level, as well as leadership teams.

    Clients come from all industries including Finance, Tech, Healthcare, Management Consulting, Media & Entertainment, Hospitality, Education, Design, and many more.

    I believe that everyone is a leader with the responsibility to be the best they can be, for themselves and for those around them. Our best-fit clients share this belief and are ready to take full advantage of our advisory services.

  • Individual and organizational clients come to DGEA for a variety of reasons, all centered around growth and clarity. Below are some common client goals (and results):

    At the organizational level:

    -Developing effective people leaders

    -Cultivating high-performance teams

    -Expanding operations/achieving business growth

    -Raising capital

    -Protecting their investments in their talent and company

    At the personal level:

    -Being intentional with time and energy

    -Improving decision-making skills

    -Resolving problems faster and more effectively

    -Clearing mental hurdles

    -Being a strong communicator

    My extensive experience in the corporate and start-up world allows us to be an unbiased sounding board who understands what you’re trying to accomplish and can tie in what I’ve seen for best practices and successful outcomes.

  • All continuous 1:1 engagements are remote. Workshops and other group facilitations can be virtual or in-person. I look forward to discussing the best services and location for your specific needs.

  • Leadership consulting, leadership advisory, and executive coaching all share the same goal of identifying and developing a leader’s skills and gaps in order for them to maximize their impact leading themselves, their team, and their organization. Executive coaching is on the continuum of leadership advisory as a way to drive effective change in a 1:1 setting after an initial leadership assessment is completed.

  • Yes! I offer leadership development, team strengthening, strategic planning, and communication facilitations for groups at companies, special events, offsites, and conferences. I also bring in talented partners as appropriate.

  • DGEA gets results because I am skilled at 1. Quickly understanding your needs and environment to meet you where you are, 2. Uncovering the root cause and 3. Providing objective analysis and the hard truths critical to driving performance. In order to do this, a partnership requires chemistry and mutual trust. To see if we may be the right fit, let’s have a free 30 minute consultation.

Testimonials

  • In the short term, our work enabled me to communicate more effectively with my team and my boss. In the long term, it empowered me to start my own business. I would highly recommend Danielle and I am grateful for our work together!

    -Zach Kahane, CEO & Co-Founder, Noble Billing

  • Danielle has a unique ability to listen beyond what I am saying and ask the right questions to get to the root of what is happening. She is a wonderful accountability partner and pushes me beyond my comfort zone which has helped me grow both professionally as a business owner and personally. I highly recommend Danielle and look forward to continually growing with her as my advocate."

    -Andrea Schubiner, CEO, Wanderful Journeys

  • Danielle understands me, and she was able to quickly get my goals and priorities which made me feel like I had a true partner to work through challenges with. She asked insightful questions and followed up to see how I was advancing with next steps. Our work together helped me make important career-shaping decisions and ultimately made me a better leader equipped to take on bigger growth opportunities.

    -Director of Business Development, Uber

  • I worked with Danielle when transitioning in my finance career from operator to investor. Thanks to her background in finance, she understood exactly what this switch would entail, and her pertinent, thought-provoking questions equipped me to articulate my personal value proposition in an effective manner, thereby making me more confident in my next step and securing a higher-level position.

    -Portfolio Manager, PIMCO

  • I began working with Danielle after being promoted into a leadership role. She has coached me through a variety of situations, including motivating my team, strengthening my communication skills, and delivering tough and actionable feedback. Danielle has the ability to listen and assess opportunities while still empowering me to own the solutions and outcomes. By partnering with her, I have developed myself into the type of leader I want to be.

    -Renee P., Director of Merchandising, Phillips Pet Food & Supplies

  • Danielle has a very open and non-judgmental demeanor. I really appreciated her strong listening presence and intuition as she guided me through our sessions, pushing just the right amount to challenge my stuck beliefs and habits but always maintaining a sense of profound support. She truly believes in unlocking the unique potential in every individual and I felt that 100%.

    -Christina R., Social Impact industry

  • Danielle is great! She asks great questions and knows when to probe more to get to the heart of the matter. I appreciate having tangible action items and next steps that developed from our sessions and are personalized to me.

    -Senior Director, Endeavor

  • At the outset of the pandemic, my company was faced with the difficult task of going 100% remote. I tapped Danielle to lead a communication workshop where she gave our company a new vocabulary to engage on difficult subjects and a deeper understanding of how to truly listen, share, and communicate internally and externally. As a result, we’ve thrived as a company and developed new ways to understand our clients’ needs and deliver big.

    -Nathan Miller, CEO, Miller Ink

  • I began working with Danielle to expand my managerial and communication skills in my senior leadership role. We had a fluid process, with Danielle lending outside perspective and suggesting different approaches to a wide array of situations. Her ability to challenge generated productive internal discourse. From our work together I feel more equipped to effectively manage a team for long-term and sustainable success and to communicate in ways that engage and inspire.

    -Controller, Clutter