Darlene Fountaine

Darlene Fountaine (MBA, PCC)

Your Go-To Coach - Shifting Mindsets Together - Helping People Realize Their Value

Los Angeles, California, United States
English
1000+
Coaching Hours
6+
Coaching Experience
25+
Work Experience

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coaching, Executive Coaching, Facilitation +4


Bio
Darlene Fountaine is an executive life coach with more than 25 years of experience working with individuals and organizations to provide transformative solutions. Her coaching journey has been informed by her work in consulting, nonprofits, and through being an independent school administrator and board member. As a recognized advocate and change agent in the Diversity and Inclusion arena, she has worked with thousands of people to revolutionize agendas. 
 
Lovingly known as the “go-to person” by her friends and colleagues, Darlene is committed to helping people shift their mindsets. She believes that success as a coach hinges on listening to clients, synthesizing their stories, and distilling behavior patterns. Success also depends on adapting this outline to each client’s individual needs. In practice, this can mean identifying blind spots and self-imposed limiting beliefs that interfere with desired progress. Often success stems from helping clients implement a holistic approach to taking care of themselves that aligns with their values and beliefs. Once they have progressed personally, they can be more self-confident and productive at work and in other relationships.

In addition to coaching, Darlene has a robust volunteer agenda. She sits on four nonprofit boards, mentors undergraduate business students, and has taught entrepreneurship skills to teens for years. She is fortunate to engage and advance leaders through multiple avenues. 

Originally from the Detroit area, Darlene earned a BA in psychology from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Southern California. Darlene is an ICF Professional Certified Coach. She is certified in Teams and Relationships, Diversity and Inclusion, Board Leadership, Women’s Entrepreneurship, and Business Sustainability. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.

Certification & Accreditation
  • Master's in Business Administration
  • Bachelor's in Psychology 
  • Professional Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation (PCC)
  • Certified in Diversity and Inclusion 
  • Certified Teams and Relationships Coach by Coach Training EDU

Education
  • Masters in Business Administration, University of Southern California
  • Bachelor in Psychology, University of Michigan
  • Certificate in  Diversity and Inclusion, Cornell University 
  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation
  • Certificate in  Groups and Relationships, Coach Training EDU
My Focus Areas include
CommunicationLeadershipManaging PeoplePersonal Effectiveness
I have worked with clients at the following levels
BoardDirectorLeaderEmerging LeaderTeam ManagerManager
My clients work in departments such as
AdministrationFinanceHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyLearning & DevelopmentMarketingOperationsProduct
My clients work in the following industries
ComputerConsultingDefenseEducation / AcademiaEngineeringEntertainmentExecutiveFinancialFintechGovernment 8
My Clients