823 Advizers
Dana
Executive Coach And Trainer
Studio DTO
University of Pennsylvania, 2005
MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management

UCLA Anderson
Q1Career path
Job Search
Career Exploration
Communication
1:58
"I wanted to see what I could do to bolster my resume from a business standpoint and get some of that real-world experience"
Q2Main responsibilities
Business Management
Executive Coaching
Group Facilitation
1:42
"So the networking the relationship building the submitting for RFPs pitching my business and my services"
Q3Day in the life
Business Development
Client Communication
Executive Coaching
1:22
"I don't want to do more than three one-on-one coaching calls a day because I get a little burnt out"
Q4Most important skills - role
Patience
Persistence
Organization
2:08
"It takes a while to secure a gig...learning to become more patient has definitely been something I've been trying to focus on."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Communication
Motivation
Executive/Leadership
1:32
"Helping others. I genuinely mean it because I can do it in my authentic way."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Overcoming Challenges
Executive/Leadership
Achieving Goals
1:30
"I don't get a paycheck every two weeks. So I think that's one that could keep me up at night."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Communication Skills
Executive Coaching
Leadership Development
0:52
"Helping somebody be more confident, be more clear in their communication, have a team that has a lot of potential but there's a lot of infighting, break down some of those silos and collaborate more effectively and communicate more."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Resilience
Problem-Solving
Communication
1:40
"Persistence and resilience. If you are that small business owner, you need to have that gumption and that ability to push through to get the deal"
Q9Wish known before - industry
Executive Coaching
Client Acquisition
Small Business Ownership
1:15
"people do not just hire me because of my coaching pedigree or the fact that I have coaching certifications"
Q10Entry-level positions
Public Speaking
Group Facilitation
Coaching
2:04
"Try one young and your career and see what that might do for you to open your eyes if that's of interest to you."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Achieving Goals
Executive/Leadership
Overcoming Challenges
1:22
"ask for what you want, but be prepared to get it"
Q12College ideas for success
Leadership
Networking
Communication
1:04
"I signed up for a lot. I was very very involved."