Dana Borchert, Ph.D.

Dana Borchert helps high-performing leaders grow with clarity, courage, and deeper connection to their work. As Senior Vice President and Colorado Market Leader at CMA Global, Dana partners with executive teams across healthcare, financial services, and other people-intensive industries. She works where strong leadership can shape everything from culture to business outcomes.

Dana’s approach is holistic, insight-driven, and deeply human. Her clients will often arrive feeling stuck, confident in their performance, but are unsure how to level up. Through coaching, assessment, and strategic consulting, she helps them lead with more intention, influence, and self-trust. She is especially skilled at helping leaders reframe self-doubt, navigate complexity, and shift from doing to leading.

With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and a background in neuroscience, Dana blends research and reflection with practical strategies. She designed and led leadership programs, guided M&A transitions, and supported succession efforts across industries. At CMA, she plays a central role in firmwide strategy and regional growth.

Dana is the creator of Campfire, CMA’s flagship group coaching program for high-potential women. Campfire has become known for creating transformational insight and real advancement for women leaders navigating complex, high-stakes roles.

Clients describe Dana as someone who builds trust quickly and holds space for both honesty and growth. Beyond coaching the individual, Dana helps clients shape better teams by creating clarity, surfacing dynamics, and offering tools they can apply right away. Be it a grounded observation or a well-timed reminder, Dana supports her clients even between sessions. That way, progress stays on track.

Dana is one who leads by example, taking risks in her own growth as well. From backcountry skiing to mountaineering to learning something new at work, she brings that same spirit to her clients. Her belief is simple: meaningful leadership growth requires courage, support, and the right container for change.

Outside of consulting, you’ll find Dana with her family in the Colorado outdoors, skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, and raising curious, adventure-loving kids. And, is known to sneak in a dance break or two. Dana has a remarkable ability to turn a trending song into a leadership lesson.

So, if you’re ready to grow from strong performance to more impactful leadership, Dana is ready to help. Explore What’s Possible.

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