Introduction
While not always comfortable, honest feedback coupled with clear and transparent conversations are the keys to developing trust between team members. As trained psychologists, we create a structured, supportive, and safe environment to help you bring ongoing underlying issues to the surface.
Team
Our Facilitators

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

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

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
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