Diane is the embodiment of contradictions:
- An introvert who teaches networking skills (the people kind).
- A small town girl from college towns in the Midwest and Colorado who has traveled to all seven continents and about 60 countries.
- A college educated, published author in 7 languages who lived in the YWCA and she found herself deeply in debt after a business failure and family difficulties. Four years later she is happily a home owner!
“At the recent Intersection 2.0 Leadership gathering that I hosted, Diane Darling was a huge hit. She wove together elements of her personal story with principles of networking that were very practical and that resonated with the audience. Her presentations engendered lots of interesting discussion, and were among the highlights of the weekend.”
- Dr. Al Chase, Founder, White Rhino Partners
In addition to her speaking about debt, resilience, and entrepreneurship, Diane is a sought after speaker about networking. Her books are published by McGraw-Hill and are translated into 7 languages.
People skills are essential in today’s economy. Without the ability to inspire, motivate, and engage others, even the most brilliant person will hit a wall. (While we all hope they do not do it literally, sometimes it sure seems that way.)
As a speaker and author, Diane Darling humorously shares her insights and techniques that can be immediately implemented helping people succeed.
“Anyway you look at it, other people are your greatest resource. Diane Darling’s in-depth, easy-to-follow instructions will fill your life with opportunities to meet these people and reap the rewards.”
Nicholas Boothman, Author of How to Make People Like you in 90 Seconds or Less and How to Connect in Business in 90 Seconds or Less
She has lived in the Philippines, Thailand, Colorado, Indiana, Alabama and now in Boston, MA. Her travels include all seven continents and approximately 60 countries. Antarctica and Thailand are her favorites.
Her hobbies include watching football, reading, knitting and attempting to play tennis. In order to overcome her fear of public speaking, she took acting and standup comedy classes.
