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Hi, I'm Diana.

Join me on an alternative path
for women in leadership. 

About Diana James, PhD

Dr. James is a published researcher, thought leader, and professional public speaker. She helps women advance their leadership careers by speaking about personal experiences and her transformational research results.
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Avoiding the Corporate Ladder.

AN ALTERNATIVE PATH
FOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP. 

In the year 2024, women still occupy only 27% of C-suite positions*. Research identifies a multitude of biases and barriers that facilitate this disparity. With over 35 years of leadership experience and groundbreaking research, Dr. James has identified  an alternative pathway for women seeking senior leadership positions. Incorporating common behaviors in uncommon ways, Dr. James brings a strategic and fresh approach to women in leadership.

This information is ideal for women at all stages of their careers who are seeking senior leadership assignments.

*McKinsey & Co. (2024)

​Flexibility 

Creativity 

Fearlessness

Work Ethic

Personal Advocacy

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