Diana Renner is a leadership consultant and award-winning writer based in Melbourne, Australia.

Diana has co-authored Not Knowing: the art of turning uncertainty into opportunity, winner of the Chartered Management Institute 'Book of the Year' award in the UK, and Not Doing: the art of effortless action.

Writing the books, she was inspired by the experience fleeing her country of birth, Romania, in 1987 to an unknown future in Australia, and the process of professional reinvention covering the fields of law, marketing, refugee advocacy and leadership development. The books have been translated into more than 15 languages.

Diana’s innovative approach weaves together adaptive leadership, adult development and process oriented psychology, nurturing creativity and guiding individuals and organisations through uncertainty and complexity.

With a global reach, Diana designs and delivers cutting-edge programs that challenge traditional paradigms and foster resilience. Her unique blend of experience and forward-thinking methodologies equips leaders to thrive in an ever-changing world, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.

PROFILE & EXPERIENCE

  • Adaptive Leadership expert: Designing and delivering programs across diverse sectors globally, fostering adaptive leadership and the ability to thrive in uncertain environments.

  • Design, facilitation and coaching across the social, private and public sectors in Australia and overseas, including the United States, Italy, UAE, Singapore, and Indonesia.

  • Partnered with Leadership Victoria, Melbourne Business Schools, Monash Business School, the Australian Public Services Commission, and the Australian Institute of Police Management.

  • Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Monash University: Teaching leadership and consulting with a focus on adaptive leadership and navigating uncertainty and complexity.

  • Course Designer and Senior Lecturer, "Creative Methods at the Intersection of Art and Science." Delivered at the Monash University Prato Campus in Italy, this course focuses on interdisciplinary exploration and creative expression, bridging the gap between art and science.

  • Speaker at national and international conferences on topics including adaptive leadership and leading in uncertainty.