Board of Directors

Diane Brennan, MCC
2008 President 

Since the year 2000, Diane Brennan has been engaged as an independent coach and consultant.  She interacts with organization leaders, physicians and business owners as an individual and team coach.  Her expertise in this capacity has involved her in disciplines as varied as performance management, leadership development, conflict resolution and process improvement.  A key strength exhibited throughout her professional career has been her ability to bring people together, to help them gain perspective and work in collaboration.

Diane is the 2008 President of the International Coach Federation (ICF).  She has been an ICF member since beginning her coaching practice.  She was the driving force behind the founding of her local chapter in Tucson, Arizona serving as the chapter’s first president in 2001.  Diane served as the co-chair of the ICF Regulatory Committee (2003 -2004) and was elected to the ICF Board of Directors in 2004. As a member of the ICF Board, Diane has had the opportunity to work with coaches around the world, and has had the singular experience to observe coaching at various stages of development and presence.

A Master Certified Coach with the ICF, Diane received her initial training at Coach University.  Her continual pursuit of advanced education opportunities led to a certification in Evidence Based Coaching from Fielding Graduate University.  She serves as Curriculum Consultant for the year-long Evidence Based Coaching Program at Fielding Graduate University.

Diane is co-editor and contributing author of the book, “The Philosophy and Practice of Coaching: Issues and Insights for a New Era” scheduled for release by John Wiley and Sons, Inc. March 2008.  She is a graduate of Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania with a Master’s in Business Administration and has been honored with the designation of Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives.  Prior to coaching, Diane spent over 20 years in senior management, executive and clinical practice positions within private and publicly traded healthcare organizations.