Diane Testa
Executive coach · Evanston, IL · in person and virtual
"I work with executives and high-potential employees in corporations and non-profit organizations, using a coaching approach based in self-awareness, empowerment, and building new leadership skills." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Coaching executives and high-potential employees in corporations and non-profit organizations |
self-awareness · empowerment · building new leadership skills · emotional intelligence · intuition | on request |
| Strategic Planning Facilitation leadership teams |
analyzing current environment · reviewing existing plans · gathering insights from team, customers, stakeholders · tailored strategic planning session · session pre-work | on request |
| Creative Problem-Solving Facilitation teams |
unlock creative potential · tackle challenges · discover innovative solutions · proven process to break down traditional thinking · safe and supportive environment | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 15 years coaching; the median for leadership coaches in our directory is 15.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- explore leadership vision, goals, and aspirations · create personalized plan to achieve goals · assign homework · make book recommendations · share tools/resources for continued learning and business development
- Assessments
- FourSight, FIRO-B, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Hogan Suite, Workplace Big Five
- Before coaching
- executive roles, Corporate America (25 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership | Peer groups, feedback from your manager, reading. | You have a mentor who has done the job. | A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer. |
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Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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