About Me
Meet Dr. Dana Kirchman
I’m dedicated to helping leaders and teams raise performance and collaboration. When I first got into producing and directing theater, I realized I was doing less “directing” and more discovery. I used collaboration and deep listening to nail down where each actor excelled. That allowed me to challenge the actor to find new ways of embodying their role. Fast forward a decade and I used that skill to help global leaders navigate industry shifts.
For 25 years, I have been leading, coaching, strategizing, and researching what makes people work together most effectively. In the current environment, I’m also focused on reducing stress and increasing balance. While each individual and team is different, my approaches draw on the best evidence to provide a grounded program for change.
Throughout it all, I’ve combined creativity with business acumen and mindfulness to deliver programs that help leaders like you land their eureka effect.
Dana's Credentials
Education
- Ed.D., University of Southern California
- J.D., Harvard Law School
- B.A. summa cum Laude, Yale University
- Research on leadership coaching and organizational change
Coaching Credentials
- Columbia Coach Certification
- Leadership Circle Profile
- Hogan
- Korn Ferry Leadership Architect Certification
- ICF PCC
- NBI
- Culture in the Workplace
- Certified meditation teacher
Ensemble Leadership is a coaching and consulting firm based in New York and globally connected.
So, why Ensemble Leadership?
We honor creativity
Inspired by our theater roots, we see coaching as both an art and science. It’s about being in the flow of the process and using design thinking to expand your worldview.
We prioritize inclusion
Workplaces, communities, and individuals flourish when we listen to all talents, backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, learning styles, nationalities, and cultures.
We use the power of mindfulness
Meditation techniques help you be present in your body, detach from stressful scenarios, and problem-solve with intention.
We embrace the interconnected world
We’ve worked extensively with global teams and served clients in the US, UK, Western Europe, Scandinavia, and Latin America. We’ve also advised international leaders on talent planning, matrix organization, and team culture in a global environment.
We Blend warmth and ambition
We combine fierce business acumen with genuine human connection. Because we can aspire to both.
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