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Diana supports rising achievers in becoming compassionate leaders, new managers in their journeys from uncertain supervisors to rock star bosses, and both early career and experienced executives hone in on what they want from their careers in this season of life. She works with clients on the brink of growth and transformation, helping them to ensure their genius is at work, their values are in alignment and they are building a context for themselves and others to thrive.

With over two decades of success driving innovation and leading teams in the tech industry, I have led teams to incubate, launch, and drive growth of new offerings from idea to scaled execution worldwide. I have coached midlevel and senior leaders at Google and at startups. As a CEO and Founder of Pellucid Communications, I specialize in helping leaders (a) build executive presence, navigate complex org dynamics, and build high-performing teams (b) define product and go-to-market strategy. I am a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ACC). I am also a mentor in the Stanford GSB LISA startup accelerator. Whether you're looking to refine your leadership style or tackle specific challenges, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and explore how I can support your leadership journey!

Welcome to my profile! Described by a senior corporate leader as "a Jedi Master of coaching", I'm a certified Executive, Leadership and Career Coach with 20 years’ experience helping 100s of elite professionals, executives and entrepreneurs from a diverse global spectrum unlock their full potential, achieve transformational personal and career successes and develop into exceptional leaders. My bespoke coaching leverages 12 years of international experience in elite Big Law and Investment Banking as trusted adviser to the world’s leading corporate clients and senior leaders on their most critical strategic priorities. Utilising my deep understanding of how to thrive amidst the intense pressures of working in the most demanding professional environments and learnings from human psychology and elite athletes, I excel at facilitating peak performance and sustained success for my clients, their teams and businesses. My clients cover the full career spectrum from the most senior executives to early career professionals, who I have helped gain admission/transition to, excel in and get promoted through the ranks of the world's leading businesses. Unlike a lot of 'executive coaching', my approach is focused on coaching the whole person (not just the 'professional') to ensure the most profoundly deep-rooted, enduring and sustainable impact on clients' personal and professional lives - and it's why so many of my clients have described it as "life-changing". If you want to build a career and life aligned with your core values and ambitions, grounded in unshakeable self-confidence, and equipped with the resilience and capabilities to excel in the face of any challenge, let's connect and develop a roadmap to bring you lifelong success, happiness and fulfilment!

Note: Due to high demand, I do not offer free intro calls. Thank you for understanding. With a Master of Education in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard, an MBA from Vanderbilt, management experience at McKinsey, and 2 years at a meditation center, I bring a very unique blend of business acumen and psychological insight to my coaching practice. As the founder of LT3D, I specialize in helping senior leaders and teams navigate complex challenges, from career transitions to strategic dilemmas. My experience includes building leadership development programs for Fortune 1000 clients and providing executive coaching that accelerates team performance. Having coached hundreds of senior clients, I am dedicated to helping you gain clarity and confidence in your leadership journey. Let's work together to unlock your potential and lead with greater impact. Reach out to start a conversation!

I coach senior leaders who are navigating complexity, scale, and consequential decisions. My work focuses on helping executives strengthen judgment, clarify priorities, and lead with both conviction and discipline. Drawing from experience leading enterprise transformation, organizational design, and workforce strategy inside complex organizations, I understand the pressure leaders face when stakes are high and ambiguity is constant. Leadership at that level is not about more information—it is about sharper thinking, aligned action, and disciplined execution. Through structured coaching engagements, I help leaders: * Clarify their leadership thesis and decision framework * Navigate tradeoffs without eroding trust or momentum * Increase executive presence and influence * Align personal leadership style with business outcomes * Lead teams through change without losing performance The result is not just improved leadership capability—but leaders who make clearer decisions, communicate with precision, and drive measurable impact inside their organizations.

I’ve spent 12+ years building and leading program management, strategy, and trust and safety teams at tech companies like Uber, Tinder and Hinge. I've grown teams from 3 to 30 employees and scaled operational programs across 6 continents. I've been a trusted advisor to VPs and the C-suite and helped make the business case industry-first features. To me leadership isn't just about the people you manage; it's about the people you can inspire and influence. I believe that leadership does not come from managerial authority but rather from expertise, strong relationships, and deep understanding of the teams around you. Let's become better leaders together.

I work with new managers and engineers looking to grow in influencing without authority and leading peers. I help engineering leaders lead effective discussions—small and large—where team strengths shine, constructive conflict is welcomed, and difficult conversations move innovation forward. With over three decades of corporate engineering leadership, I have honed my leadership of people, teams and projects. My background (Ph.D. in engineering, over 300 U.S. Patents, a career growing others and delivering projects, and experience with Functional Safety and Robustness) gives me a solid foundation to guide others. Let's discuss your current leadership challenges and whether my approach fits your goals.

I’ve held multiple senior leadership roles in the healthcare space, and I didn’t get there by following a playbook. Like many emerging leaders, I had to figure it out on my own. No mentor. Just a lot of trial by fire. I learned to observe, adapt, and make the key mindset shifts needed to go from doer to leader, often in environments where the rules changed overnight. What most people don’t tell you is that what made you great in your last role isn’t always what’s going to carry you forward. The skill set shifts. So does the way you influence, communicate, and drive results. My coaching helps you navigate those leaps with clarity and confidence—whether you're managing people for the first time, growing in your current role, or eyeing your next move up. We’ll focus on building your strategic thinking, leadership presence, and ability to influence across the organization—so you’re not just doing more, but leading smarter.

With a distinguished career in sales leadership, I have made significant contributions to renowned brands including LinkedIn, The Economist, and Ziff Davis. I have a long track record of achieving results by guiding individuals toward elevated performance, growth, and self-awareness. My corporate background includes leading teams to record revenue achievements and spearheading strategies for growth. During my decade-long tenure at LinkedIn, I was part of the sales launch team for sponsored content; led a large global cross-functional sales team dedicated to supporting LinkedIn's largest customers; and played a critical leadership role in building a North America key account sales organization. I honed my expertise in relationship building and growth strategies by engaging with C-level and other high-level executives at Fortune 500 companies. My sustained high-performance garnered recognition as a top global sales performer for multiple consecutive years. At The Economist, I served as the head of sales for advertising, research, and events in the Western United States and Latin America where I developed and executed a new global sales strategy. Under my leadership, the sales team achieved consecutive years of record revenue sales. Prior to The Economist, I dedicated seven-plus years at Ziff Davis to building, training, and coaching top-tier advertising-sales organizations. Today, my mission is to leverage my extensive corporate sales leadership experience along with the immense potential of executive coaching to enable individuals and organizations to reach their goals, exceed expectations and fulfill their true purpose. What sets my coaching apart is my unwavering dedication to being a partner in change while also empowering high-potential sales leaders, individual contributors, and senior executives to transform faster by finding their unique path to learn, grow and change.

Teni Ayo-Ariyo is an HR Professional, a coach and a creative being. Teni holds a dual degree in Psychology and Gender Studies from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Duke University. Currently, she leverages her expertise in HR Strategy at Microsoft and offers services as a coach and workshop facilitator. Clients value Teni's unique blend of strategic thinking, empathetic listening, and practical experience. Her ability to cultivate authenticity and growth in others sets her apart, making her an ideal partner for achieving your goals.