Investing in Your Leaders
Our Clients Say:
โI wanted to let you know I have been promoted to a new position. The coaching and guidance you provided assisted me tremendously and helped me self-reflect and become a better human โฆ not just employee or supervisor, but human being.โ
โWith your input, guidance, and interactive discussions, I learned valuable lessons, which I am actively employing in dealing with situations and behaviors. Thank you for your patience, interactions, and insight.โ
โThrough 1:1 executive coaching rooted in the science of psychology, your leaders will experience accelerated personal development and gain tangible leadership tools that deliver organizational results.โ
โDILAN consultants and coaches are awesome. Itโs like you combined a business exec, a management consultant, and a psychologist into one!โ
How It Works
Our Approach
Executive Coaching Grounded in Psychology. Proven in Business.
DILAN combines doctoral-level expertise in psychology with real-world business experience to deliver executive coaching that is evidence-based, highly personalized, and aligned with your organization’s goals.
Why Our Coaching Is Different
Every engagement begins with a thoughtful assessment process that may include stakeholder interviews, 360 feedback, and, when appropriate, psychological assessment tools available only to licensed psychologists. These deeper insights allow us to tailor coaching to each executive’s unique leadership style, organizational context, and development goals.
Our coaches don’t rely on a standardized methodology. They combine behavioral science with practical business experience to help leaders strengthen judgment, communication, emotional intelligence, and their ability to lead through complexity and change.
What Clients Gain
The Impact Youโll See
You Can Expect To:
Team
Our Coaches

Eugene Dilan, Psy.D.
Founder& CEO | Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Eugene Dilan, Psy.D.
- Founder& CEO | Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Strategic advisor to leaders navigating complexity, transformation, and growth.
Dr. Eugene Dilan is a trusted executive coach and organizational psychologist with more than 30 years of experience helping leaders and teams around the world rise to the challenges of growth, disruption, and change. As the Founder and CEO of DILAN Consulting Group, now celebrating 15 years in business, Eugene leads a multidisciplinary team known for translating behavioral science into measurable leadership and organizational performance.
Eugeneโs career spans boardrooms in Fortune 500 companies, mission-driven organizations, and high-stakes environmentsโincluding leadership development work in Iraq and Afghanistan. A licensed psychologist and former HR executive, he combines business acumen with psychological insight to guide C-suite leaders, boards, and executive teams through transformation. His clients span industries including biotech, aerospace, finance, healthcare, and technology.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, and conversational in German and Italian, Eugene brings cultural agility to global leadership development. He is certified in DiSCยฎ, EQ-i 2.0, Hogan Assessments, the Center for Creative Leadership 360 suite, and the EQI2.0 โtools he uses to deepen self-awareness and catalyze sustainable growth. His coaching and consulting style is known for compassionate candor, strategic depth, and a commitment to results that matter.
Quoted in outlets such as Forbes and The Washington Times, Eugene is also a frequent speaker on inclusive leadership, emotional intelligence, and building resilient organizations. Above all, he is a sought-after thought partner for senior executives ready to challenge assumptions, unlock performance, and lead with clarity and conviction.
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Coaching & Strategic Advising
- Organizational Culture & Leadership Development
- Change Management & Growth Strategy
- Inclusion Strategy & Leadership
- Conflict Resolution & High-Stakes Facilitation
- Assessment & Talent Development
Credentials & Background
- Psy.D., Clinical Psychology โ Alliant International University
- M.A., Counseling โ Montclair State University
- B.A., Psychology โ Rutgers University
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist - CA
- Member American Psychological Association, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- SPHR Certified

E. Paul Bayon, Psy.D.
Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
E. Paul Bayon, Psy.D.
- Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Bringing clarity, alignment, and emotional intelligence to complex leadership challenges.
Dr. E. Paul Bayon is an experienced executive coach and organizational psychologist with over 20 years of helping senior leaders, teams, and organizations lead through complexity and growth. His work draws on deep psychological insight, systems thinking, and a practical understanding of how people, culture, and performance intersect.
Paul is known for uncovering the root causes of organizational frictionโwhether misalignment, conflict, or change fatigueโand co-creating strategies that build trust, clarity, and momentum. He has supported clients across sectors including healthcare, tech, government, transportation, and finance.
A skilled facilitator of high-stakes conversations, Paul has transformed adversarial labor-management relationships into lasting partnerships and guided leaders through critical transitions and emotionally charged environments. He helps clients strengthen emotional intelligence, political acumen, and leadership presence.
In addition to his coaching work, Paul has held leadership roles in professional psychological associations, where he has championed the broader role of psychology in organizational and public life.
Senior leaders value his calm presence, strategic mindset, and ability to translate insight into actionโbuilding the clarity and resilience needed to lead effectively.
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Coaching & Leadership Presence
- Organizational Development & Effectiveness
- Conflict Resolution & Stakeholder Engagement
- Cultural Transformation & Inclusion Initiatives
- Legislative Advocacy & Policy Influence
Credentials & Background
- Psy.D., Doctor of Psychology โ Rutgers University
- B.A.S., Psychology & Biological Sciences โ Stanford University
- Past Chair, Division III โ California Psychological Association (Consulting & I/O Psychology)
- 25+ years of experience across behavioral health, advocacy, and corporate consulting

Regina Feltman, MEd
Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Regina Feltman, MEd
- Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Transforming leadership by turning insight into action.
Regina Feltman, MEd, is a seasoned executive coach and consultant with over 30 years of experience guiding global leaders and teams through meaningful change. As the longest-standing member of the DILAN Consulting Group team, Regina brings unmatched depth in leadership development, culture transformation, and team effectiveness.
Her work spans six continents and a wide range of industriesโincluding technology, finance, healthcare, energy, government, education, and global NGOs. Regina has advised leaders and teams at organizations such as Goldman Sachs, Shell Oil, British Gas, the National Treasury of South Africa, the World Economic Forum, BMC Software, and Hรคagen-Dazs Europe.
Known for her direct yet supportive coaching style, Regina cuts through complexity to help leaders gain clarity, shift behavior, and unlock new levels of performance. She creates environments where individuals and teams can challenge assumptions, lean into discomfort, and take bold action. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that lasting change comes not just from insightโbut from acting your way into a new way of thinking.
Her facilitation and coaching are particularly powerful in high-stakes environments where strong personalities, competing priorities, or cultural dynamics can stall progress. She is equally skilled at guiding leadership offsites, coaching high-potentials, or helping executive teams align on strategy and values.
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
- Organizational Change & Culture Transformation
- Stakeholder Alignment & Strategic Facilitation
- Cross-Cultural Team Development
- Conflict Management, Communication and Influencing Skills
- High-Performance Team Coaching
Credentials & Background
- MEd, Leadership Education โ Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Leadership Consultant โ Korn Ferry International
- 25+ years leading interventions for global organizations
- Certified in MBTI, EQi 2.0 and Hogan Assessment Suite

Ren Hong, Ph.D.
Executive Coach | Consultant
Ren Hong, Ph.D.
- Executive Coach | Consultant
Bridging human insight and systems thinking to elevate leadership potential.
Dr. Ren Hong brings a distinctive blend of experience in psychology, business technology, and organizational consulting to his role as an executive coach. With a background spanning healthcare, government, retail, and nonprofit sectors, Ren supports leaders seeking to navigate complexity, develop their leadership capacity, and align more effectively with enterprise goals.
Renโs early career in IT and business systems provides him with a structured, analytical perspective, while his doctoral training in counseling psychology equips him to engage leaders with depth, curiosity, and a systems lens. This combination makes him especially effective with leaders operating at the intersection of technical expertise and human dynamics.
His coaching focuses on helping clients identify obstacles, activate strengths, and build the behaviors needed to lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Whether supporting succession planning, talent development, or team alignment, Ren partners with leaders to surface insights and design practical strategies that foster growth and fulfillment.
In addition to his coaching work, Ren continues to contribute to psychological evaluation, AI-enhanced training, and clinician developmentโfurther reinforcing his commitment to human potential and learning.
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
- Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Organizational Alignment & Team Cohesion
- Behavioral Insight & Performance Coaching
- Training & Development Strategy
- Systems Thinking & Change Readiness
Credentials & Background
- Ph.D., Counseling Psychology โ Oklahoma State University
- B.B.A., Management Information Systems โ The University of Texas at Austin
- Consultant โ Childrenโs Hospital Los Angeles
- Qualified Medical Evaluator โ Equity Evaluations, Inc.
- Former HR & Engagement Leader โ Save Mart, Target
- Clinical & Organizational Roles โ Kaiser Permanente, California Correctional Health Care Services

Eve Kupferman, Ph.D.
Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Eve Kupferman, Ph.D.
- Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Helping leaders drive meaningful change with insight, evidence, and innovation.
Dr. Eve Kupferman is an executive coach and consultant with a rare combination of expertise in psychology, digital innovation, and design thinking. With more than 25 years of experience across healthcare, technology, media, and academia, she partners with senior leaders, teams, and organizations to navigate complexity, cultivate authentic leadership presence, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and create sustainable change.
As a Senior Consultant with DILAN Consulting Group, Eve brings a deep understanding of behavioral science and leadership psychology, combined with a future-facing approach grounded in innovation strategy. Her coaching style is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in both research and real-world applicationโhelping executives lead with clarity, manage transitions, develop executive presence and address challenges such as communication breakdowns, conflict, and team misalignment.
Eve has held leadership roles across private, nonprofit, and academic sectors, including extensive work at UCSF, where she directed research and digital health innovation initiatives. Earlier in her career, she worked in national media with NPR and Sony giving her a distinctive perspective on storytelling, influence and organizational culture. She is especially skilled at applying evidence-based approachesโsuch as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and human-centered designโto help leaders shift behavior, strengthen presence, regulate stress and thrive under pressure.
Known for her ability to bridge emotional intelligence with innovation, Eve is a trusted partner to leaders seeking clarity, creativity, and results that endureโprofessionally and personally.
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
- Design Thinking & Innovation Strategy
- Change Management & Team Effectiveness
- Emotional Resilience & Behavior Change
- Digital Health & User-Centered Design
- Conflict Management & Communication Coaching
Credentials & Background
- Ph.D., Psychology โ California School of Professional Psychology
- Fellow, Leading by Design โ California College of the Arts
- Former Director, UCSF mHealth Research & Innovation
- Former Executive Producer โ National Public Radio, Redband Broadcasting
- 25+ years in healthcare, technology, digital media, and academia

Hasse Leonard-Pagel, Ph.D.
Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Hasse Leonard-Pagel, Ph.D.
- Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Partnering with leaders and teams to align strategy, equity, and organizational health.
Dr. Hasse Leonard-Pagel, is a seasoned executive coach and consultant with more than two decades of experience leading organizations, guiding executive teams, and advancing equity-centered leadership. Her approach is grounded in data-informed strategy, emotional intelligence, and a deep understanding of the organizational dynamics that influence performance, culture, and decision-making.
Hasseโs diverse background spans executive leadership, clinical program management, board governance, and faculty appointments. Her coaching and consulting work are shaped by real-world operational expertiseโparticularly in how business and financial strategy, team effectiveness, and inclusive leadership intersect to create healthy, high-performing organizations.
As a senior consultant and former INCLUSION practice lead at DILAN Consulting Group, Hasse works with clients to reimagine leadership, shift mindsets, and build more equitable systems. She is especially skilled in helping executive teams develop inclusive decision-making frameworks, deepen cross-cultural awareness, and strengthen their strategic alignment. Her work draws on certifications in Diversity & Inclusion (Cornell University) and organizational tools such as DiSCยฎ.
Clients value Hasseโs ability to challenge assumptions with care, her strategic acumen, and her capacity to support leaders in translating Inclusion principles into meaningful, measurable action.
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Coaching & Strategic Advising
- Organizational Development & Change Leadership
- Inclusion Strategy
- Team Alignment & Culture Building
- Program Design & Evaluation
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Trauma-informed Care Practices
Credentials & Background
- Ph.D., Psychology โ Alliant International University
- Former Executive Director โ Alliant University, Psychological Services Ctr.
- Adjunct Faculty โ Alliant International University (16 years)
- 20+ years of leadership experience across clinical, nonprofit, and consulting sectors
- Certified in Diversity & Inclusion (Cornell University) and Everything DiSCยฎ
- AI Design Thinking Certificate (IDEO)
- Gamification Surveyor Certificate โ Level 1

Bart Magee, Ph.D.
Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Bart Magee, Ph.D.
- Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Helping leaders create clarity, alignment, and sustainable impact.
Dr. Bart Magee brings over 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, nonprofit founder, and executive coach to his work supporting leaders and organizations through growth, transition, and cultural transformation. With a rare combination of strategic insight and deep psychological expertise, Bart partners with senior leaders to overcome barriers, align teams, and lead with greater clarity and confidence.
Bart is the founder and Executive Director of Access Institute, a leading nonprofit mental health clinic and training center. His firsthand executive experience, combined with decades of therapeutic practice, gives him a practical, grounded lens on the realities of leadershipโespecially in mission-driven and creatively oriented environments.
As a Senior Consultant with DILAN Consulting Group, Bart brings a warm, direct, and thoughtful coaching style to every engagement. He supports clients in surfacing underlying dynamics, strengthening communication, and developing the emotional intelligence required to lead effectively in todayโs complex environments. Whether working with for-profit executives or nonprofit leaders, Bartโs goal is to unlock potential, foster alignment, and guide meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
- Organizational Culture & Team Effectiveness
- Strategic Alignment & Change Navigation
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Nonprofit Leadership & Mission-Driven Strategy
- Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Leadership, Clinical Supervision
Credentials & Background
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology โ The Wright Institute
- B.A., History โ University of California, Berkeley
- Senior Consultant โ DILAN Consulting Group (10+ years)
- Founder & Executive Director โ Access Institute for Psychological Services (20+ years)
- Former Director of Training โ UCSF Center on Aging
- Fluent in Spanish

Sherry K. Richards, Ph.D., MS in MGT
Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Sherry K. Richards, Ph.D., MS in MGT
- Executive Coach | Senior Consultant
Partnering with senior leaders to elevate personal effectiveness, team alignment, and strategic growth.
Dr. Sherry K. Richards is a seasoned consultant and organizational psychologist with over 25 years of experience supporting leaders, teams, and organizations across defense, aerospace, healthcare, government, and high-tech sectors. Known for her sharp intellect, warmth, and results-driven approach, Sherry brings both business acumen (honed as a financial operations center front line leader) and psychological insight (developed through extensive experience, training and research) to every engagement.
Throughout her career, Sherry has partnered with C-suite leaders, high-potentials, and enterprise teams to deliver high-impact leadership development, succession planning, and executive assessment initiatives. Her work has spanned manufacturing floors, government agencies, and the boardrooms of complex organizationsโalways grounded in evidence-based methods and a deep commitment to growth.
Sherry has collaborated with DILAN Consulting Groupโs founder for over a decade, particularly in the defense and aerospace industries, where her ability to navigate high-stakes transitions and organizational complexity makes her a trusted advisor. Whether guiding leaders through major transitions, aligning senior teams, or helping organizations clarify leadership pipelines, she combines curiosity, candor, and care to drive meaningful results.
Clients appreciate Sherryโs ability to ask the right questions, translate data into strategy, and help individuals lead with greater clarity, confidence, and alignment.
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Coaching & Talent Strategy
- Executive Assessment, Selection Support & Succession Planning
- Leadership Transitions & Onboarding
- Strategic Facilitation & Team Alignment
- Organizational Effectiveness & Stakeholder Engagement
- High-Stakes Coaching in Defense, Aerospace & Government Sectors
Credentials & Background
- Ph.D., Counseling Psychology โ University of Miami
- MS, Management โ Georgia State University
- MSW โ The University of Georgia
- BSBA โ Shorter University
- Postdoctoral Fellowship โ Virginia Commonwealth University
- Member American Psychological Association, Society for Industrial and
- Organizational Psychology, Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Virginia #0810002572

Patricia Wheeler, Ph.D.
Executive Coach
Patricia Wheeler, Ph.D.
- Executive Coach
Accelerating leadership impact through clarity, alignment, and transformation.
Dr. Patricia Wheeler is an accomplished executive coach and leadership advisor with over two decades of experience supporting senior leaders and mission-critical teams across healthcare, life sciences, finance, manufacturing, and technology sectors. With a Ph.D. in psychology and a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach, Patricia helps leaders increase effectiveness, build high-performing teams, and navigate complex transitions with confidence.
As a Senior Executive Coach with DILAN Consulting Group, Patricia brings deep expertise in leadership development, team dynamics, and organizational performance. Her work focuses on helping senior leaders accelerate their impactโespecially in times of change, growth, or role transitions. She is known for her ability to balance strategic insight with psychological depth, and for guiding executives to deliver measurable results while staying grounded in their values.
Patricia has served as a trusted advisor to CEOs, senior executives, and leadership teams in organizations ranging from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 firms. She brings clarity to complexity, helping leaders think systemically, communicate with purpose, and align culture with strategy.
A frequent speaker and published contributor on leadership best practices, Patriciaโs thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, Business Week, and Leadership Excellence. Her approach is rooted in trust, challenge, and an unwavering commitment to helping leaders rise to their most pressing challenges.
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Coaching & Leadership Acceleration
- Senior Team Effectiveness & Alignment
- Cultural Transformation & Change Leadership
- Succession Planning & Role Transitions
- Organizational Performance & Strategy Integration
- Executive Education & Thought Leadership
Credentials & Background
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology โ Georgia State University
- 20+ years coaching senior executives across industries
- Former Adjunct Faculty โ Emory University School of Medicine
- Featured in Forbes, Business Week, and Leadership Excellence
- Contributor to the AMA Handbook of Leadership and Best Practices in Leadership Development
Our Process
A Personalized Coaching Journey Designed Around You
Process Customization & Coach Selection
Assessment
Debrief & Goal Setting
Coaching in Action
Mid-Process Progress Review
Final Review & Closure
Outcomes
Executive Coaching Case Studies
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How are leadership development programs developed?
Executive coaching is for senior leaders โ CEOs, founders, C-Suite executives, and high-potential leaders โ who need more than strategy advice. It’s for those navigating complexity, scaling an organization, managing board dynamics, or preparing for enterprise-level responsibility. The work is about expanding capacity, not learning basics.
Most executives already know how to lead. The real challenge is learning how to lead under pressure โ when the stakes are high, the information is incomplete, and everyone is watching.
Our executive coaching is designed for:
- CEOs and founders scaling beyond what their current leadership model can support
- C-Suite executives stepping into a larger or more visible role
- Senior leaders navigating board dynamics, organizational change, or succession
- Leaders managing team dysfunction, communication breakdowns, or trust deficits
- High-potential executives preparing for enterprise-level responsibility
- Successful leaders who want a confidential thinking partner โ not a cheerleader
What separates great executives from good ones isn’t IQ or experience. It’s the ability to lead through people โ to build trust, have courageous conversations, regulate under pressure, and drive performance through culture, not just authority.
THE DILAN DIFFERENCE
Our coaches are licensed clinical and organizational psychologists โ not certified coaches with weekend credentials. They bring doctoral-level training in human behavior, a track record in high-stakes environments, and the depth to work with what’s actually driving leadership patterns. That distinction changes the kind of work that’s possible.
At DILAN Consulting Group, we believe Business is Humanยฎ. Executive coaching is where that belief becomes practice.
How long does a typical coaching engagement last?
Most executive coaching engagements last between six and twelve months. A six-month engagement creates focused movement on a specific leadership challenge. A twelve-month engagement enables deeper development, sustained behavior change, and support across multiple business cycles.
Meaningful leadership change doesn’t happen in a workshop or a quarterly offsite. It requires real-time practice, reflection, feedback, and integration across actual business situations โ board meetings, team conflicts, high-stakes decisions, and the quiet moments between.
6-month engagement โ best for:
- Stepping into a new C-Suite or expanded leadership role
- Improving executive presence, communication, or stakeholder influence
- Navigating a specific leadership challenge, transition, or team issue
- Developing emotional intelligence and self-regulation under pressure
12-month engagement โ best for:
- Organizational transformation, culture change, or succession planning
- Founder-to-CEO evolution or significant expansion in leadership scope
- Deep behavioral patterns that require sustained change across multiple contexts
- Ongoing strategic support through complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Every engagement begins with a structured discovery process โ stakeholder input, validated assessments, and a clear picture of the leader’s context, goals, and priorities. From there, the coaching cadence is tailored to support both strategic reflection and real-time application.
THE DILAN DIFFERENCE
We use evidence-based, spaced learning โ not intensive one-off workshops. Research consistently shows that spaced practice with real-world application drives durable behavior change. Our psychologist-coaches design the structure of the engagement itself to maximize what sticks.
The goal is not dependency. It is durable capability โ stronger self-awareness, sharper decision-making, greater relational intelligence, and leadership practices that continue working long after the engagement ends.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
Everything discussed in coaching remains confidential between the executive and the coach. DILAN’s coaches are licensed psychologists โ legally and ethically bound by professional confidentiality standards that go far beyond what a standard coaching engagement requires.
Senior leaders carry pressures that are invisible to almost everyone around them. Board expectations. Team dynamics they can’t discuss internally. Decisions with no clear right answer. The tension between what they show and what they feel.
Coaching only works when there is a genuinely protected space for honesty. That is why confidentiality is not a policy detail at DILAN โ it is the foundation on which every engagement is built.
What confidentiality means in practice:
- Session content stays between the executive and the coach โ no exceptions for HR, the CEO, the board, or other stakeholders
- Personal disclosures, sensitive reflections, and private decisions are never shared
- When an organization sponsors coaching, we align on broad goals only โ never session specifics
- Limited exceptions apply only in cases involving legal, ethical, or safety concerns โ consistent with professional psychology standards
THE DILAN DIFFERENCE
Many coaching firms offer confidentiality as a verbal commitment. Our coaches are licensed psychologists governed by state boards, professional ethics codes, and applicable law. That’s not a differentiator we invented โ it’s a structural layer of protection that exists whether or not you ask for it.
For C-Suite executives and founders, this distinction matters. The conversations that produce real leadership growth โ about fear, doubt, interpersonal conflict, or the gap between who you are and who you want to be โ require more than a pinky promise. They require a partner who is professionally, ethically, and legally accountable for what you share.
Confidentiality creates the conditions for honesty. Honesty creates the conditions for insight. Insight creates the conditions for the kind of leadership change that actually lasts.
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