PRESIDENT

Dana Taylor Old

I am a Leadership and Communication Coach and Trainer.  As President of Studio DTO, I provide communication and leadership guidance to teams, organizations and individuals. With 10+ years of corporate CPG Brand Management experience and a passion for developing high-performing individuals and teams, I leverage my expertise to help clients take their communication and leadership skills to the next level. 

I pride myself on an approachable and authentic nature, and commit to bringing dynamism, humor and professionalism to every engagement.

I spent a decade at Red Bull North America and Nestle USA. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Pennsylvania and earned my MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.  I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC, CPCC) with the International Coaching Federation.

After giving Philadelphia, New York City and Seville, Spain a good shot, I currently live in my hometown of Manhattan Beach with my husband, Tyler, and son, Andy. My second child is my Peloton spin bike and you can find me on most Sundays walking through Open Houses and snapping pictures of ceramic tile (my fave!).

I am the President of a local non-profit organization, the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, and am honored to lead an all-star crew of 21 volunteers. This also makes me empathetic to many of the leadership and communication challenges my clients face.

In time, I have a goal of dual residency between MB and Park City, UT - my happy place.

I am also committed to surrogacy and ovarian cancer awareness and education.

Education

UCLA Anderson School of Management
M.B.A, 2010

University of Pennsylvania
B.A., Communication, 2005

Activities & Affiliations

President, Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association Board

ICF Certifications

Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)