Helping You Lead with Clarity, Confidence, and Balance
My coaching focuses on helping professionals who are committed to their personal and career growth, particularly in finding a healthy balance between the two.
Many believe leadership is solely tied to a title, but I see it as a commitment to caring for your team, your people. This truly begins with prioritizing your own well-being. My coaching program is designed to equip you with the tools to navigate increased responsibilities effectively, ensuring you don't have to compromise your identity, health, or valuable time with family, friends, and personal interests.
A holistic journey in leadership + guidance.
Why I do This Work
Welcome! I'm Dania (she, her). Over my career, I've observed how easily leaders can become overwhelmed by the constant rush of expectations. Through my years in professional development and coaching, I've come to realize that the most effective leaders are those who feel whole—not just skilled in their roles, but deeply connected to their values, health, and purpose.
This realization led me to create Groundwork: a coaching practice designed to support both your professional aspirations and your overall well-being, so your growth feels sustainable and replenishing, not draining.
For the past 14 years, I've been dedicated to my own growth, building experience, expertise, and a deep understanding of what it means to live an authentic, values-based lifestyle, even through times of uncertainty and hardship. This journey has organically shaped a leadership style that is intrinsically tied to my identity, lifestyle, and values, ensuring I always remain true to myself. Nature, growth, and authenticity are my core values and are interwoven into my work and practice as a coach. I love finding ways of relating and connecting to our natural world as a teacher, healer, and guide in unveiling your growth as a person and leader. We can learn so much from nature if we know how to slow down, observe, and listen.
Coaching itself was the foundational tool for my own leadership path. As a Queer, neurodivergent, Woman of Color, fresh out of college, and feeling the weight of the world, I turned to a coach and experienced the transformative power of coaching firsthand, unaware of the profound journey it would set me on—a journey that ultimately led me to connect with you.
A winding path: shaping a well-rounded coach
Educational
Journey
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in fitness, nutrition, and health
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Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
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National Outdoor Leadership School alum
Coach Training
Journey
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Institute for Integrative Nutrition
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Co-Active Training Institute
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Institute for Coaching Innovation (formerly CoachDiversity Institute)
Professional Certifications
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Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
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Certified Professional Diversity Coach
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ICF - Professional Certified Coach
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Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
From Stuck to Thriving: Client Story
"I came to Dania feeling very unhappy in my career and unsure that I would ever find a fulfilling role. Dania challenged my perspective and guided me to think critically about my own values. Our work equipped me with the tools I needed to clarify my own motivations and values to focus my job search on roles that would truly suit me and my needs. Her coaching is not prescriptive and instead focuses on self-discovery and empowerment to make informed decisions. I was able to find a leadership opportunity to advance my career, I have continued working with her in my new role to grow my leadership skills. I would recommend her coaching to anyone who is feeling stuck in their career and looking to grow as a leader."
H. Woodbridge
Senior Rental Assistance Programs Supervisor
Let’s Lay Your Groundwork
Leadership doesn't have to come at the expense of your well-being. In fact, our overall wellness directly impacts our ability to lead effectively. I believe in taking a holistic approach, and I'd like to partner with you to create a foundation for growth that feels authentic and sustainable, both for your career and your life.