About Me, Star Dargin

Before you ask, yes, Star is my real name. 

Now that that’s out of the way… let me tell you the story of why I’m here. 

I’m living proof that if you find a job you love, you’ll never work another day in your life.

Prior to founding Star Leadership 20+ years ago (I can’t believe it’s been that long), I served in a variety of roles including Director of Engineering, Project Manager, and International Program Manager. I’ve built a diverse resume across multiple industries and here’s what I’ve seen ring true time and time again… 

Leaders need more than intelligence and potential to succeed. They need tools and self-knowledge in order to be effective in growing their organizations and building teams.

I support experienced leaders by coaching them in the practical, tangible skills and techniques that efficiently guide you to grow your career, team, and organization. 

I love my work as a coach, guiding experienced leaders to level up their leadership through proven, successful modalities and practical applications. 

My Philosophy

My work as a coach is rooted in gratitude (and don’t worry, I won’t push it on you). Science proves, and I’ve seen firsthand, that leaders who embrace gratitude as a strategic skill, progress faster and in a more authentic and sustainable way. 

My approach emphasizes: 

  • Embracing your authentic leadership style 
  • Leaning into the science-backed benefits of gratitude 
  • Finding solutions and overcoming challenges
  • Building competence 
  • Communication 
  • Increasing confidence 
  • Moving into action faster 
  • Lifelong learning
  • Practical 
  • Results based on measurements

Who I Help:

As a coach for high-performing managers and leaders, I work with: 

  • Successful leaders looking to grow their careers, teams, and organizations 
  • Experienced and senior leaders who want tangible results as they achieve their next level 
  • Upper level management and leaders with a technical background 
  • Senior managers and director-level leaders looking to discover and act on what needs to be done to advance their careers