“A well-developed and committed workforce is an amazing asset, which can yield a tremendous competitive advantage when utilized properly”
As a small business owner and Principal of Archetype Learning Solutions, Danielle focuses her leadership development efforts on small business and individuals because everybody should have access to leadership development.
Prior to starting Archetype Learning Solutions, Danielle served in the role of:
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Leadership Development Program Director for the Port of Seattle, where she developed and managed LINK Leadership,
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Chief Learning Officer for the State of Washington. During that time, she developed a robust process of quality assurance for State approved courses, an enterprise-wide mentoring program, and led the statewide leadership development implementation, securing three million in development funding,
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System Director of Physician Leadership Development for Providence Health and Services, a five-state, 75,000 employee health system. In this role, Danielle was responsible for the design, development, and overall program direction, with the responsibility for the Executive Leadership Development for over 300 physicians.
In addition, she has been a faculty member at Brandman University since 2008, teaching over 17 different graduate level courses. She has also consulted for multiple organizations, and developed over 50 courses for organizations of all sizes. Danielle earned a PhD in Leadership Theory in 2007. She is the author of two leadership books: Focused Moments and Engaging your Employees. Most recently, she has founded COMPASS. A care group with tools, resources, and support to promote emotional healing for caregivers and clinicians who have experienced workplace trauma.
Emily Morrison, Morrison Photography, 2023
In her spare time Danielle enjoys antiquing, gardening, and wine. She lives in Auburn with her husband Stephen, with their cat “kitten,” and they have five adult children. She also keeps very busy with two other small businesses: Dinners in the Dining Room – lifestyle blog and shop and Dress the Table, vintage china, crystal, silver, and linen rentals.