COACHING EXPERIENCE

Yu Dan is a thought leader in leadership development, optimal performance, and work & life fulfillment. She is a sought-after executive coach and mentor and works with leading Australian and global companies. Yu Dan spends most of her time working with professionals and executives in the public and private sectors, helping people to become effective leaders and to achieve optimal work & life fulfillment.

COACHING STYLE AND APPROACH

Combining her experience as a C-level executive and expertise in coaching, psychology and leadership development, Yu Dan is renowned for her ability to help counterparts gain insights and clarity. Yu Dan is caring and supportive yet challenging. She knows how to take her counterparts to the next level of thinking, performance, and fulfilment. Her coaching style is energising, results-focused, practical, and inspiring.


BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Yu Dan previously held senior leadership roles within Fortune 100 companies. She was the Director of Behavioral Science for CoachHub, Director of Strategy at Adobe and Chief Marketing Officer for Lenovo and Cisco. She also served as an Executive Coach for KPMG partners and led the coaching practice for a global career consultancy. Yu Dan has an MBA and a Master of Coaching. Yu Dan is also the author of the best–selling book Come Alive – Live a life with more meaning and joy


AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Developmental coaching for stronger leadership impact

• Coaching for better performance, engagement, and wellbeing

• Executive communication and influencing skill

• Life by design for better work & life fulfilment

• Women in leadership

PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS

• Executive GM, Commercial Bank - coaching enabled greater wellbeing, improved leadership flexibility and creativity in thinking, stronger stakeholder relationships and increased engagement.

• Senior Director, Global Agency – coaching enhanced capabilities including resilience and courage, direction, purpose, and fulfilment.

• Multiple Senior Leaders, Global technology - coaching enabled greater outcomes on personal leadership, communication style and personal brand.

• Multiple Leaders, Commercial Real Estate – coaching enhanced capabilities including shift in mindset and leadership behavior required for greater impact and team performance.

• Director, Professional services – coaching allowed counterpart to discover her strengths and drivers and to incorporate these elements into her leadership role, resulting in a more effective and motivated leader.