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“Working with Diana gave me the confidence boost I needed as I stepped into my new leadership role. She took the time to really listen and understand my goals, challenges and the environment I was navigating. Her sessions were thoughtfully customized to meet me where I was at and give me what I needed to grow, helping me build confidence, sharpen my communication skills, and develop a stronger sense of executive presence.

Her support was also highly practical, offering tools I could apply immediately in my day- to-day work. Working with Diana was like having a personal cheerleader helping me navigate the challenges of my new role with clarity and confidence. Her advice was invaluable, and I’ll carry it with me well beyond our sessions.” 

Genevieve Drouin
Chief Executive Officer - Rooftops Canada

Our goal in working with Diana was twofold - to present better when speaking with potential investors, and to get better at engaging with media as PR began playing a larger role in our company's marketing strategy. As we got into the engagement with Diana, she coached us on these areas and much more - she made us realize we could become a regular presence in news media and helped us achieve that. This has had a huge positive impact on our business's brand awareness and we now show up with confidence to media engagements - we control the conversation and we get our message out. The impact of this cannot be overstated and on top of that, we had a great deal of fun in the process of growing in this way. I'd gladly recommend Diana as a coach for someone seeking to level up in their communications and presentation ability. 

David Gens

Founder & CEO - Merchant Growth

“We engaged Diana, to develop and deliver an Executive Development Program geared for a group of managers to better position them for future career growth.

Diana quickly understood the dynamics of our business and earned the group’s trust by creating a space where honest conversations could happen — allowing meaningful progress to follow. Her extensive career in the spotlight provided key insights into leadership presence, communication, and influence that really registered with the group.

Her focus during the one-on-one sessions on how to communicate strategically with greater clarity, lead with more presence, and navigate difficult conversations with confidence was very well delivered and received, to the extent that many of the participants want to continue working with Diana.”

Arch Corporation

"Diana Swain came in and provided our leadership team with invaluable training on showing up as true professionals. Her insights and guidance reshaped how we show up as leaders — not just in what we say, but in how we say it. The impact was immediate and lasting, helping us communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and authenticity. We highly recommend Diana for any organization looking to elevate their leadership presence and effectiveness."

David Poirier

CEO of The Poirier Group

"Diana’s coaching has been nothing short of transformative for my leadership journey. Her expert insights and personalized approach have significantly helped me with my communication style, allowing me to improve my presentation skills. The strategies and feedback she provided have not only improved my daily work but also helped me achieve my broader career goals. Working with Diana has truly been a game-changer, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to elevate their professional capabilities."

Maria Milioto

Vice-President, National Programs - Lifemark Health Group

“As a strategic advisor to Mackay CEO Forums, Diana's communications expertise has elevated our public-facing positioning: by moderating our distinguished CEO panels, to leading one of our Toronto-based CEO forums, to providing expert guidance on developing the sound and style of our exclusive podcast. Her combination of high-profile experience, and sharp understanding of how to position leaders to amplify their impact, makes her an invaluable asset to any company's executive team.”

Nancy MacKay

Founder & CEO - MacKay CEO Forums

“Diana hosted our first in person conference for more than 200 leaders in Canadian health care and technology. She managed the agenda for the day with skill and kept the audience engaged throughout the day. She also asked thoughtful and insightful questions during the question and answer period with our keynote speaker. Diana's professionalism and humour was a huge contributing factor to the success of the event.“

Fiona Taylor/Director - Enterprise Services 

CAN Health Network

“Our team thoroughly enjoyed Diana’s keynote at our event. As a public service organization, we know trust is paramount. She highlighted the power of truth in relationships and as leaders, which truly underscored its importance in our work. Her message was timely and resonated with our team. Diana is relevant, thoughtful, and was a pleasure to work with.“

BC College of Nurses and Midwives Team

“Diana spoke at our Administrators Workshop and presented on Truth and Trust. Her vast experience as a journalist and leader, her warm and engaging presentation style and her message were well received by the more than 150 participants. We appreciated her wise and intelligent reflections on Truth and Trust as well as the special opportunity for thoughtful dialogue with our group following her talk. Diana is an impressive and enjoyable speaker.”

Peter Devlin President

Fanshawe College

“I have admired Diana’s skills as a Producer and Interviewer throughout her Broadcast career. After her transition from the Broadcast world, I selected Diana to be my Executive Coach based on her abilities to zero in on the core strategies and issues with laser focus. Her unique problem solving techniques will cross over into any environment. Her style of coaching shows intelligence, business acumen and an innate understanding of the expectations and requirements of positioning her candidates for Executive Leadership”.

Lindsay Cox

Executive Vice-President - Insight Productions Ltd.

“Our team’s work with Diana exceeded my already lofty expectations. The session was custom-designed for our needs and truly energized and engaged our team. We have already implemented several practical ideas into production and are working on diving deeper into some of the big-picture ideas."

John White

Managing-Editor Future of Good

"Diana provided valuable feedback and insights that brought relevant and measurable shifts in my daily work. Her ideas and recommendations helped me realize my employment goals."

Tanya Rexin

Indigenous Relations Manager, ATCO - Frontec