Who is Doug Leland?

 
   
 

According to those who work with him, Doug Leland is . . .

  • A teacher, confidant, friend, mentor, model, guide, and gifted coach
  • Thoughtful, compassionate, sensitive, empathetic, caring, supportive
  • Honest, truthful, direct, candid, principled
  • Genuine, authentic, sincere, likeable, centered
  • Bright, wise, intelligent, reasoned, experienced, knowledgeable, practical
  • An active, patient, calm, strong, and caring listener
  • Skilled at inquiry and synthesis of complex information
  • Constructive, positive, encouraging, and enthusiastic.
 
 

In their own words—read testimonials from Doug's clients and associates.

 
 

In terms of Doug Leland's experience and qualifications, here's a brief and more standard summary.

Douglas A. Leland, MBA, MCC
Executive Coach and Guide to the Sacred Dance

Doug is an executive coach, retirement specialist, teleclass leader, and author with significant management and corporate experience. Doug guides individuals to their sacred dance . . . that unique dance where one's greatest gift is expressed for the greatest good.

After five years as an officer in the US Navy, Doug entered the healthcare field as an operations manager. During his 20 years in healthcare, Doug served in staff and line positions with the last 10 years in executive level marketing positions. He has senior staff and Board of Director experience in both for-profit and not-for-profit environments.

Doug has been a professional coach since 1998. He is a graduate of Coach University and has been certified as a master certified coach (MCC) by Coach University and the International Coach Federation (ICF). He is a member of the International Coach Federation and an affiliate of the Pyramid Resource Group, the corporate coaching company.

Doug is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and received his MBA from Northeastern University’s Executive MBA Program. In 1996, he completed the yearlong Leadership Maine program.

Doug lives in Coronado, California with Sally, his wife of more than 30 years. They have two children, Heather and Zach, who are grown and off creating their own lives.

When not coaching, Doug can usually be found running, water color painting (nothing for the museums . . . yet), rowing a scull or kayaking on San Diego bay, or enjoying the view from a bench at the ocean while catching up on life in general with Sally.

Education and Certification Summary

  • United States Naval Academy, BS
  • Northeastern University, Executive MBA
  • Leadership Maine–graduate
  • Coach University–certified graduate
  • Master Certified Coach (MCC)–International Coach Federation (ICF)
 
 

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