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Dana Gionta Ph.D.

About

Dana Gionta, Ph.D., is a psychologist, executive coach, motivational speaker and co-author of the book From Stressed to Centered: A Practical Guide to a Healthier and Happier You.

She is the founder of Dana Gionta Coaching and specializes in boundaries in relationships and the workplace, leadership development, and employee wellbeing and organizational performance.

With a diverse professional background in business, psychology, coaching and health, Dr. Gionta works with senior executives and high-achieving professionals in small to larger Fortune 500 and nonprofit organizations in various industries, including health, consumer goods, law and hospitality. In her life coaching and psychology practice, she works with individuals on areas related to relationships, career challenges, boundaries, wellbeing, and midlife transitions.

Dr. Gionta has been featured in Inc., Strategy and Business, Psychology Today, Inverse, PsychCentral, Expert Beacon and Lawline. She speaks nationally on topics related to boundaries in the workplace, employee well-being, work/life balance, and self-renewal.

Recent Posts
Integrity and Employee Well-being
The practice of integrity is an important, although often overlooked, component of employee well-being. I say ‘practice' because integrity is formed through repeated,consistent action over time. Webster's definition of integrity is "the quality or state of being complete or undivided".We all have personal values and beliefs that define us. They influence our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. 
Can being more organized be good for your health?

One of the most valuable lessons I have learned through working with a professional organizer is the action step of planning. In the past, I often relegated planning to another item on my to do list. I was not aware of the extra-ordinary advantages that come from planning one's schedule, whether related to work, family, or social life.

One of the most valuable lessons I have learned through working with a professional organizer is the action step of planning. In the past, I often relegated planning to another item on my to do list. I was not aware of the extra-ordinary advantages that come from planning one's schedule, whether related to work, family, or social life.

How organizing our space can organize our thoughts and life: a chronicle

Recently I hired a professional organizer, after much hesitation and rationalization, to help me better organize my home. I did what I believe many people do to themselves before hiring outside help. I had multiple conversations with myself, over several months, prior to making the call.

Recently I hired a professional organizer, after much hesitation and rationalization, to help me better organize my home. I did what I believe many people do to themselves before hiring outside help. I had multiple conversations with myself, over several months, prior to making the call.

The Stigma of Therapy

Most people who go to counseling do not have a serious mental illness. Instead, they have serious life challenges or are going through difficult transitions.

Most people who go to counseling do not have a serious mental illness. Instead, they have serious life challenges or are going through difficult transitions.