Diana I. Shields

ACC ICF Executive Coach and Change Management Consultant

Diana I. Shields is an ACC-certified Executive Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a psychologist, and a consultant in change management and organizational development with an international trajectory across the United States and Latin America. She is the founder of Khrysalis Coaching, a firm through which she supports leaders, executives, and professionals in processes of transformation, transition, and holistic development—strengthening not only their leadership capacity, but also their professional growth, strategic clarity, and personal evolution.

With more than 20 years of experience integrating clinical psychology practice with work in institutional and corporate environments, Diana has collaborated with government agencies, diplomatic representations, and private-sector organizations undergoing technological modernization and cultural transformation. Her cross-sector experience spans the oil and timber industries, entertainment, manufacturing, logistics and transportation, financial services, and the food sector, enabling her to understand human dynamics both at the individual level and within complex organizational systems.

Diana has contributed to federal initiatives in the United States, including professional work supporting programs associated with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where she brought expertise in organizational change, leadership alignment, and the human impact of large-scale institutional transformation. Her international experience also includes service with the British Embassy Washington, D.C, further strengthening her understanding of diplomatic environments, public-sector leadership, and cross-cultural organizational dynamics.

As an executive coach, she integrates deep listening, strategic clarity, and a commitment to sustainable outcomes, guiding her clients to make conscious decisions, strengthen their executive presence, and navigate demanding, high-responsibility environments with confidence and resilience.