Dion Leadership

08/05/2025

📣 We’re excited to announce that Dion Leadership has been acquired by Gallagher.
👉 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arthur-j-gallagher--co-acquires-dion-leadership-inc-302520332.html

Gallagher, a global leader in insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services, was founded in 1927 and employs more than 56,000 people worldwide. We are proud to be joining this respected and values-driven organization guided by the 25 tenets of The Gallagher Way: https://www.ajg.com/about-us/the-gallagher-way/

As we take this next step, we want to assure our clients, partners, and community that the Dion Leadership team remains fully intact and will continue operating as usual. Our mission remains unchanged: to create workplaces where employees start every day excited and end every day accomplished.

Joining Gallagher allows us to expand our capabilities, extend our global reach, and continue to grow while staying true to what makes Dion Leadership unique.

We look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks as we integrate into Gallagher.

/PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Novi, Michigan-based Dion Leadership, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not...

07/01/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱
Amy Forehand’s corporate career spans over 25 years of experience guiding organizational change and strengthening talent outcomes. In her early career as a chemical engineer, she quickly learned that operational results are best achieved when people give their full potential and teams work together.

𝗔𝗺𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Whether she’s working with leaders in the manufacturing, health, utility, or technology industries, Amy’s coaching approach is built on a foundation of structured problem-solving, experience developing high-potential employees, and a focus on the skills and relationships necessary for job or career success goals.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀
“Amy is an amazing resource for companies! She helped us create fresh new content that will help manufacturers grow and prosper. Her diverse skillset and knowledge make her such a great coach and consultant. I learn something new every time we talk!”
― Sales & Business Developmental Professional

If you are interested in engaging Amy or another Dion Leadership coach for yourself or your organization, please reach out and schedule an exploratory call. https://dionleadership.com/contact/

06/03/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗭𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗹❗
Bill is a seasoned professional with 30+ years in corporate America. He began my career in manufacturing as a production supervisor for the General Motors Corporation in Detroit, MI. Most recently, he worked for Robert Bosch LLC in multiple functional areas, including purchasing/ development engineering, sales, and human resources.

𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Bill’s areas of coaching expertise include leader development, assessments, transitions coaching, and team building. His specific industry experience includes manufacturing, small business, corporate clients, chemical and healthcare.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀
“Bill’s real-world business experience enables him to understand the complexity of the corporate politics, policies, people and market dynamic.”

― VP Production/Executive Producer

If you are interested in engaging Bill or another Dion Leadership coach for yourself or your organization, please reach out and schedule an exploratory call. https://dionleadership.com/contact/

04/17/2025

Managing smart, accomplished—and disruptive—team members isn’t just frustrating. It can damage morale, erode culture, and destroy productivity.
For leaders of leaders, this is one of today’s most complex leadership challenges. Join us for Dion Leadership’s free upcoming webinar where we will explore these tricky situations.
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📅 Tuesday, May 6 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET |
In this session, experts Charles Stoner and Jennifer Robin will share research-backed strategies for navigating the difficult, but necessary, conversations that help struggling leaders shift from conflict to collaboration.
💡 You’ll learn how to:
- Know when and how to intervene with distressed or disruptive employees
- Prepare for resistance and plan effective first conversations
- Use a step-by-step model for supportive interaction
- Support the broader team in rebuilding trust
- Make tough decisions when change doesn’t come

🔗 Reserve your spot today! https://dionleadership.com/leadership-webinars/

03/26/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿❗
A dynamic, results-oriented leader, Vicki built a successful career of progressive human resources and talent development experiences—from developing positive employee relations and championing union negotiations in manufacturing plants to leading strategic corporate discussions in the boardroom, and everything in between.

𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Vicki has partnered with executives across the globe in such challenging industries as manufacturing, marketing & advertising, aerospace, automotive, consulting, financial services, energy, legal, healthcare, technology, and nonprofit.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀
“Vicki possesses an exceptional ability to connect with individuals. Her best qualities lie in her depth of knowledge and experience in the coaching field, and ability to help executives in all professions unlock their full potential. Vicki is an exceptional listener, empathetic, and non-judgmental, creating a safe space to comfortably share thoughts and concerns.
― President, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

If you are interested in engaging Vicki or another Dion Leadership coach for yourself or your organization, please reach out and schedule an exploratory call. https://dionleadership.com/contact/

02/12/2025

Registration is open for March 11th webinar. We hope to see you there! https://dionleadership.com/leadership-webinars/

01/31/2025

You can get it here: https://dionleadership.com/leadership-coaching-effectiveness-research-study/

01/22/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿❗
As the former CEO of a leading global publisher, Debra Hunter has experience managing every aspect of organizations, including IT, HR, finance, marketing, content & product development, strategic planning, sales, legal, production, manufacturing, and operations. She has led through multiple stages of growth, including mergers and acquisitions. That career experience provides her with perspective and empathy as she works with clients.

𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Debra’s coaching clients have come from a large range of industries, including Healthcare, Tech, Insurance, and Education. Most of her clients are in the C-suite, but she loves working with early career leaders as well.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀
“Debra is an excellent coach. She offers deep insight and has a pragmatic approach. She is easy to engage in dialogue and helpful in supporting real-time problem solving. She uses a collaborative approach to developing goals for sessions and is a great accountability partner, as she follows up between activities”
― President

If you are interested in engaging Debra or another Dion Leadership coach for yourself or your organization, please reach out and schedule an exploratory call. https://dionleadership.com/contact/

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Dion Leadership. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and successful 2025!

12/17/2024

Workplace conflict is inevitable—but it doesn't have to derail productivity or team morale. To support your efforts in creating organizational cultures that promote healthier conflict behavior, we’ve curated our latest insights and top resources into a comprehensive workplace conflict toolkit that is the centerpiece of our December blog post. It is packed with practical strategies and tools to help you navigate even the trickiest situations with confidence. Take a look before you sign off for a holiday break!

These resources from Dion Leadership are a comprehensive conflict toolkit for human resource and talent development professionals.

12/12/2024

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘀❗
La Wanda is a highly effective and accomplished corporate professional with 15+ years of senior-level experience at a Fortune 500 financial institution and 7+ years of experience as a certified mid-level and C-suite coach specializing in unleashing talent, developing teams, and maximizing individual potential. She leverages a deep understanding of leadership development, skills-based coaching, and adult learning principles.

𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
La Wanda has conducted individual coaching for 100+ clients and facilitated over 1,000 group workshops designed to improve effectiveness, change behaviors, increase productivity, and overcome critical factors hindering leadership success. She creates a safe space for discovery by subscribing to a nontraditional coaching style and philosophy that includes demonstrating confidence in managing intense emotions.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀
“When evaluating prospective coaches, it was important for me to find a coach that would push me outside of my comfort zone, one that would offer a different perspective to situations, and who could motivate me to realize my greatest potential. My coaching experience with La Wanda exceeded my expectations.”
― Director

If you are interested in engaging La Wanda or another Dion Leadership coach for yourself or your organization, please reach out and schedule an exploratory call. https://dionleadership.com/contact/