Diana Oehrli

Swiss-American executive coach and award-winning columnist with 20+ years of international experience. Coaching since 2016, specializing in guiding creative and driven professionals to be more efficient in designing the life and work they want. Inspired by great-uncle, philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, to explore human behavior.

Expertise

• Executive Coaching
• Career Coaching
• Efficiency Optimization
• Habits Formation
• Wellbeing & Recovery
• Productivity Enhancement
• Adult Third Culture Kid issues
• Nonprofit management
• Health advocacy
• Newspaper management and journalism
• Strategic planning

Coaching Programs

• “Restoring Real Relationships”: Group coaching program for parents in long-term 12-step recovery
• Individual coaching for creative and driven professionals

Media

• Author of “As Diana O Sees It”: Weekly blog blending Swiss efficiency and American drive for practical business and personal growth
• Host of “Compelling Conversations”: Interview series featuring world-renowned health professionals, martial artists, athletes, artists, and philanthropists (part of the blog on Substack)

Certifications & Training

• ICF Certified Coach (ACC)
• Tiny Habits® Certified Coach
• Designing Your Life Certified Coach
• Advanced Corporate Coaching (CoachU)
• Arise Interventions
• International Recovery Institute

Professional Background

• General Manager and Managing Editor at a weekly newspaper
• Strategic planner in finance
• Logistics manager in media technology
• 23+ years living in France, Germany, and Switzerland

Education

• BA in German Literature and European History, Barnard College, Columbia University

Skills & Achievements

• Fluent in English, German, and French
• Licensed Private Pilot
• 2nd Degree Shotokan Karate Black Belt
• Combines Swiss efficiency with global perspective

Diana is committed to empowering others to achieve their fullest potential by aligning with their core values and standards. Through actionable steps and daily habits, she helps clients elevate their lives, focusing on connection, active listening, and community engagement.

“Empowering creative and driven professionals to achieve efficiency, balance, and fulfillment since 2016.”