Dana Kaland
Founder
As a coach, I forge dynamic partnerships with leaders and their teams. I bring a suite of tools, tailored guidance, and actionable strategies to hone their skills, sharpen their vision, and cultivate high-performing teams. Through this collaboration, we drive organizational success, fostering growth, engagement, and innovation at every level.
I’m a seasoned coach, team builder, and facilitator with decades of experience working with organizations of all sizes, from Fortune 100 companies to small and midsize enterprises. I founded Partnerships In Change to empower companies to thrive through leadership excellence and inspiring teamwork.
My clients span the professional spectrum, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, bio tech, financial services, entertainment, government, and education. I’ve been called bold, courageous, compassionate, and insightful (and who am I to argue?). Driven by core values and unwavering passion, I leverage my expertise to coach leaders in achieving their goals. My mission? To help them uncover their authentic style, tackle challenges, and build unstoppable teams.
I hold the prestigious PCC credential from the International Coach Federation, which requires over 500 hours of training, supervision and mentoring. I obtained my CPC (Certified Professional Coach) from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. I am also a certified and accredited facilitator of The Five Behaviors of a Team, Everything DiSC, and multiple 360-degree assessments. I earned both my BA and MA in Business Communication from San Diego State University (SDSU) and have served as adjunct faculty for University of California San Diego, and in the Human Resource Management Program at SDSU . I was also selected as a Mentor Coach for the University of San Diego’s prestigious Executive Coaching Certification Program.
On a personal note, I’ve been on an extraordinary journey for over four decades with my best friend, co-pilot in life, and husband, Gary. (And he’s an actual pilot, which makes it even better!) We embrace an active, outdoorsy life in the sunny paradise of San Diego, California. We’re the proud parents of two fantastic adults and their equally amazing partners, who’ve wisely chosen to stick around close by and bless us with five grandkids. These little whirlwinds keep us feeling young and vibrant (and a bit exhausted if we’re honest). Building a strong, value-rooted family infused with grace alongside Gary has been my greatest achievement and, frankly, my favorite adventure.
