... more on Diane A. Ross
Poise under pressure, a passion for high achievement
and a wide spectrum of work and life accomplishments position Diane
Ross to make a substantial contribution to any process she engages.
Focused on relationships between leaders, Diane creates positive and
sustainable change in corporate culture by challenging and supporting
the leaders who stand at the centre of it.
Born and educated in British Columbia, Diane is an award-winning honours
graduate in Commerce & Law and a Certified Executive Coach. Starting
her career with Ladner Downs (now Borden Ladner Gervais), Diane was
soon recruited by a Los Angeles, California firm focused on aviation
defense law. Diane has litigated in a variety of arenas including personal
injury, municipal, commercial and employment law. Throughout her career,
Diane became well known and respected for her driving courtroom presence
and conscientious team work ethic.
In addition to practicing law, Diane has been involved in the start
up and management of two successful entrepreneurial medical ventures
including her husband's current surgical practice in Nanaimo, British
Columbia. Diane has managed all aspects of these businesses including
planning, contracting, professional support, policy and staffing. As
an experienced entrepreneur, Diane brings a wealth of practical knowledge
in conflict resolution, communication, public speaking, strategic planning
and financial management.
Diane works now with senior level professionals and executives providing
executive coaching services and creating learning leadership cultures
through a shared practice of coaching. Diane's "no-nonsense"
style allows her to truly engage her clients - challenging assumptions
and fostering personal growth. Diane is skilled at bringing people together
in challenging dialogue and facilitating hard-hitting group processes.
Diane loves gourmet cooking and is an avid tennis player, skier and
runner. Diane lives on Vancouver Island with her husband, Bill and their
two sons.
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