About Diana Oehrli
About Diana Oehrli
I help wealth‑holders turn privilege into purpose.
Who I am
Born into America’s founding families and descended from a Swiss mountain guide, I grew up at the intersection of privilege and grit. Twenty‑plus years in journalism, philanthropy, and coaching taught me that wealth is a tool—one that works only when guided by courage, clarity, and care.
Journalist & Editor – From managing a community newspaper to launching an English‑language magazine in the Swiss Alps.
Philanthropy Leader – Stewarded a family trust that has distributed $9 million to Rhode Islanders.
Certified Coach – ICF‑ACC, Tiny Habits®, Designing Your Life, CoachU.
Today I split my time between Manhattan, Newport, and the Swiss Alps, running Oehrli Coaching & Communications LLC, where I help clients around the world translate vision into courageous action.
A legacy of pragmatic inquiry
I am the great‑grand‑niece of Charles Sanders Peirce, founder of Pragmatism, and Morton Henry Prince, a pioneer in early neuroscience. Their insistence on evidence and real‑world impact shapes every article, session, and project I create.
What you’ll find here
The Pressures of Privilege explores money, power, and meaning through:
Essays & research‑driven articles on wealth psychology, family systems, and purposeful giving.
The Pressures of Privilege Podcast – honest conversations about wellness, identity, and stewardship.
Field notes from coaching rooms, alpine trails, and boardrooms worldwide.
“Your insights are spot‑on. Your research solid and your writing clear and beautiful.”
— Paul Hokemeyer, J.D., Ph.D.
Who reads
Nearly 4,000 monthly readers, including:
C‑suite leaders and wealth advisors
Professors and students at top universities
Skill‑masters—martial artists, musicians, pilots
Artists and creative thinkers
Global travelers committed to using privilege wisely
Vision in action
Everything I do aims to gather people around meaningful work:
Building a community center offering math tutoring, martial arts, and music.
Trekking and yoga retreats in the Swiss Alps focused on civic impact.
Dinners where thinkers, artists, and family leaders craft the next generation’s stewardship playbook.
Membership
Paid member ($8/month or $80/year)
Early access to blog posts and podcast before they're public
Invitations to virtual guest events
Monthly live Q&A sessions
Archive access older than 6 months
Founding member ($250/year)
Everything in Paid Member tier
VIP pickup at Gstaad Train Station
Quick facts
Coaching since 2016
Trained at Arise Interventions & International Recovery Institute
Fluent in English, German, French
Finance‑planning & media‑technology background
23+ years living in France, Germany, Switzerland
Barnard College, Columbia University — B.A. German Lit & European History
Single mom, sober since 2006, childhood‑trauma survivor
2nd‑degree black belt (Shotokan) & licensed private pilot
Let’s connect
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