About Us

Nancy J. Di Dia is an ICF Professional Certified Coach executive (view certificate) and Linc Academy LPP Certified with more than 35 years of experience. Based in the Greater New York Area, she has been leading and developing talent globally, including Fortune 100 companies.

Nancy’s main focus is facilitating solutions and insights for her clients, with her career spanning:

Financial Services

Pharmaceuticals

Manufacturing

Retail Banking

Sales

Marketing

Operations

Information Technology

Nancy is a certified diversity and inclusion executive and the former chief diversity and inclusion officer for a global pharmaceutical firm. She holds various board positions at the national and local levels in the northeastern United States. She is an active Board Member of the Connecticut Governor’s Prevention Partnership, which builds statewide capacity to prevent underage drinking and substance abuse. The organization also builds strategic alliances to promote the overall well-being of Connecticut’s future workforce.

Nancy is a sought-after coach; her ease of interacting with others and her diverse global experiences make her a true model of authenticity.

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Client Testimonials

Dr. Robert Swayzer III

I’m grateful to have experienced your coaching firsthand—you helped me navigate one of the toughest professional transitions of my career and step into an opportunity that truly aligns with my purpose. Here's what makes you exceptional. You don’t just do coaching—you embody it. Your ability to listen with intention, challenge with care, and hold space for real transformation is a gift. You saw possibility in me at a time when I couldn’t fully see it myself, and that shifted everything. Coaching, at its best, is not transactional—it’s transformational. Thank you for leading with depth, purpose, and heart. And thank you for helping so many of us grow into the next version of who we are called to be.

Sara Elma

Procurement Executive, Life Sciences

"I'm incredibly grateful to Nancy Di Dia for her exceptional coaching and guidance. Her ability to listen deeply, challenge perspectives, and provide actionable insights has been transformative for me both professionally and personally. Through her coaching, I've gained greater clarity on my leadership style, improved my decision-making, and built confidence in navigating complex situations. Nancy’s empathetic yet results-driven approach helped me unlock potential I didn’t realize I had."

Andrea L. Briscoe, JD, PCC

Career Coach/Executive Coach/Human Resource Architect/DEI&B Strategist

“I know Nancy’s work as an Executive Coach and Leadership partner. Nancy is knowledgeable, intuitive and extremely insightful. She manages to uniquely blend her understanding of the corporate environment with the vision of a leader and champion of diversity and inclusion. Her emotional intelligence skills are on the mark and her ability to show skill-based empathy create a wonderful blend of skill and talent to move any leader to the next level. Nancy is a powerful coach and a gift to anyone lucky enough to work with her.”

Nadine A.

Chief Diversity/Equity and Inclusion Officer at Cushman & Wakefield

“Nancy is an amazing coach and mentor. Her command of navigating the political landscape in a complex corporate environment and her thought leadership in diversity and inclusion sets her apart from the rest. She is a superior advocate who provided tremendous support and guidance in my professional journey which has helped me to fully embrace my passion as a career.”

David W. Nurnberger

Retired Chief Human Resources Officer

"Among her many skills, I see the following competencies that set Nancy apart from others and makes her an excellent executive coach. Outstanding listening skills, very strong business acumen, years of experience in the diversity and inclusion field, and a commitment to success on both an individual and organizational level."

Coda Nicolaeff

London, UK

"Nancy skillfully combines empathy and expertise to hold space for all the brilliant, messy, and complicated parts of an individual. Our conversations have helped me reflect on how I can step into my career with greater confidence, while cultivating a more compassionate relationship with myself. Without a doubt, my time with Nancy has fostered some of the most meaningful reflections on my professional psyche that I’ve ever had the privilege of exploring."

Areas of Expertise

Executive Leadership C-Suite
Brain-Based Coaching
Change Management, Agility, Resilience, and Empathy
Multicultural Teams
Inclusive Leadership, New Leader and Cultural Integration
Courageous Conversations
Meeting and Panel Facilitations
Simulations/Role-Playing

Signature Strengths

Recognized Thought Leader
Executive Coaching
U.S. and Global Program Design, Development, and Deployment Innovator
Novel and Innovative Approaches
Stakeholder Buy-In
Challenges the Status Quo
CEO, Board, and Executive Leadership Team Influence
M&A and Multicultural Integration
Organizational Development
Organizational Effectiveness
Change Management
Leadership That Builds a Following
Cost-Effective Solutions