Diana Stepner is a seasoned product leader and executive coach with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. Her career spans across global organizations, startups, and consulting firms, where she has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive innovation and foster high-performing teams. Diana's product leadership journey includes significant roles at renowned companies, such as Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, where she served as Head of Product for Education, and SimplePractice, where she was Vice President of Product. At Pearson, one of the world's leading education companies, Diana held multiple leadership positions, including Vice President of Product Management for Innovative Learning Solutions and Vice President of Innovation Partnerships. Her experience also extends to the travel tech industry, having led product teams at KAYAK, and cloud computing, where she was the first User Experience Researcher at Salesforce.com.

Diana's diverse background includes stints at digital powerhouses like Razorfish and Monster.com, where she honed her skills in emerging media strategies and e-commerce platform development. Throughout her career, Diana has been known for her human-centered approach to leadership, blending kindness with grit to unlock the full potential of individuals and teams. This unique combination of empathy and strategic insight has enabled her to successfully navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful results across various industries and organizational cultures. As a coach, Diana now leverages her extensive product and leadership experience to guide and empower tech professionals.

She is particularly passionate about helping product managers and leaders navigate career transitions, enhance their impact, and build innovative, collaborative teams. Diana's commitment to fostering growth extends to course development as well. She is an instructor for Product Leadership on Maven, a cohort-based learning platform, and a member of Chief, an exclusive network designed to connect and support women executive leaders. She also volunteers her time as a startup advisor with Astia Angels and as a mentor on various platforms. Educated at prestigious institutions, Diana holds a Master's degree in Information Management Systems from the University of California, Berkeley, an MBA from Boston University, and a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of California, San Diego. With her wealth of experience, global perspective, and dedication to people-first leadership, Diana Stepner stands out as a trusted advisor and coach for those seeking to elevate their careers in the fast-paced world of technology and product management.

Notable Client Achievements

• Coached AI Group Product Manager for leading collaboration software organization from starting his role to top performance reviews

• Led team coaching session for Partnership Program Managers at leading CRM company on transitioning from Fixed to Growth Mindset

• Provided career coaching to Product Strategy executive transitioning from leading video game vendor to program development at top graduate school