DG is dedicated to helping business owners, women leaders/emerging leaders create the life they desire in a way that is authentic and congruent using tools and techniques based on science, deep experience, and other proven practices.
We don’t promise “pie in the sky.” The techniques to success are simple; however, simple does not mean easy. Success takes work, and success is a team sport.
As a leader and executive coach, I’ve “walked the talk.” I’ve experienced success and held leadership positions in high-stress, high-visibility environments for almost 37 years: 20 years in the US Army and another 17 years as a DoD Department of Defense civilian.
I’m committed to your success!
A thought leader in leadership development and executive coaching.
With nearly four decades of leadership experience—including 20 years in the U.S. Army and 17 years as a senior Department of Defense civilian—Dr. Darlene M. Urquhart is a leader in executive coaching, leadership transformation, and training and organizational consulting.
As a retired Army Officer, senior Department of Defense civilian, executive/leadership coach, and now President of the Darielle Group, LLC, Dr. Urquhart is passionate about leadership and the organizational structures in which those leaders serve. With a proven track record of working with senior acquisition leaders in the Department of Defense, Dr. Urquhart excelled at helping leaders transform multi-million/billion dollar programs.
Dr. Urquhart has demonstrated expertise in organizational change, team/relationship building, strategic and tactical planning, critical thinking, and executive coaching. Drawing on rigorous academic training at the doctorate level predicated on four foundational pillars: organizational change, organizational culture, leadership, and learning (individual and organizational), along with practical expertise in leading complex organizations through change, Dr. Urquhart is an expert in helping organizations create strategic change initiatives and cultural transformations that are both executable and sustainable.
Dr. Urquhart is passionate about the transformational power of executive/leadership coaching. As a member of the senior executive staff of the Defense Acquisition University, Dr. Urquhart was the Coaching Champion for the Capital and Northeast Region responsible for nominating/selecting, training, and work-loading 10 executive coaches in service to senior executives in Defense. In corollary with executive coaching, Dr. Urquhart served as a consultant to major program offices and senior leaders for complex acquisition issues/problems. Simultaneously performing roles of senior leader, teacher, consultant, and executive coach shaped Dr. Urquhart’s coaching philosophy of improving strategic organizational goals/objectives/metrics in addition to performance improvements in the individual client. Creating alignment between bottom-line organizational metrics and individual professional development initiatives creates a true win-win for the individual and the organization.
Dr. Urquhart’s experience with Defense has honed a globalist mindset. Having deployed to many parts of the world as an active-duty military officer and Defense civilian has helped to shape core philosophies related to leadership, teamwork, and collaboration, and a myriad of other perspectives that embrace diversity and inclusion from multiple perspectives: race, gender, orientation, and thought.
We don’t offer generic advice. Every engagement is tailored to your unique needs, challenges, and goals.
Our coaching and leadership development programs are backed by research, experience, and measurable outcomes.
True growth happens in collaboration. Our MasterMind Groups foster peer learning, accountability, and strategic networking.
With a strong background in military leadership, our team knows how to navigate high-stakes, high-impact environments.
Leadership should be inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all. We embrace diverse perspectives to create stronger, more resilient leaders.
