Diane Darling | SpeakerHub

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I took a class in acting and later standup comedy in order to overcome my fear of public speaking. I get rave reviews because my talks offer information that can be immediately implemented ... and it's inspirational.

McGraw-Hill has published my books in nine languages which is impressive, however I only speak English!

Organizations such as the European Society of Cardiology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 20th Century Fox, Fidelity Investments, Cisco, and even MIT Charm School (yes there is such a thing!) have hired me to speak. My talks are informative, inspirational, and witty.

I customize all my talks to meet your needs and expectations. What do you want attendees to do or feel when the program is over? Let's make it happen.

How to contact me: ✆ 617-308-0405 or ✉ [email protected]

Past clients ....

Education: Harvard Business School ♦ MIT Sloan ♦ Queen's School of Business ♦ London School of Economics ♦ University of Rhode Island ♦ Babson ♦ Stanford Alumni ♦ Case Western ♦ University of Texas Law School

Business: Cisco ♦ Bank of America ♦ Fidelity Investments ♦ 20th Century Fox ♦ Bingham ♦ Mintz Levin

Nonprofits: American Cancer Society ♦ Association of Talent Development ♦ American Lung Association ♦ Boston Chamber of Commerce ♦ Commonwealth Institute

Government: Canadian government ♦ Department of Defense

Specialties: How to build relationships ♦ Teaching LinkedIn ♦ Communication skills for smart people ♦ Helping people determine where & when to network ♦ Professional development ♦ Fundraising ♦ Recruiting techniques.

Current position (1)

Professional Business Strategist; Speaker & Author

Diane Darling

Degrees (1)

Art History & Sociology

Principia College

1977 to 1981

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Converting Today's Contacts into Tomorrow's Clients

You have lots of connections but how to do start the conversation to get sales or raise money for your favorite charity (or business venture).

In this program, you'll learn how to engage your connections without scaring them off.

Networking for Introverts

How to work a room when you'd rather pull the covers over your head. This lively, informative, and interactive keynote provides practical & tactical tips attendees can immediately implement. They'll laugh, learn, and remember it for a lifetime.

Lincoln and LinkedIn

What is your personal brand and how do you come across when you're not in the room.

Whether we realize it or not, others have formed an opinion about us by how we interact - both professionally and personally.

In this talk I'll share what I've learned about how Abraham Lincoln carefully crafted his message and you can learn how to leverage your persona on LinkedIn.

Effective Networking - What it is ... and isn't

In this engaging and informative talk I'll share how to maximize networking time at conferences and events. Hear tips that will help you gain confidence and decrease stress.

This is especially helpful at events for exceptionally intelligent people (medical professionals, attorneys, accountants, architects) and others who are highly skilled but may not like small talk.

Workshops (1)

How to survive a conference - especially if you don't like being with people

1 hour

In this lively and informative session we'll discuss how to network at conferences, meetings, and other events.

Past talks (5)

Helping cardiologist network at conferences

European Society for Cardiology

Nice, France

June 7, 2018

Networking for Attorneys

University of Texas Law School

Austin, TX

2016

Communication Skills for Doctors

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TX

2015

Communication Skills for Cardiologists

Biotronik Women's Forum

Chicago, IL

2015

Lincoln vs. LinkedIn

Vistage

Portland, ME

2016

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A Networking Pro Learns Some New Tricks

Books & Articles (30)

Dominar el networking ¡Es fácil!: 24 lecciones para conocer a las personas adecuadas

McGraw-Hill,

2016

The Networking Survival Guide (2nd edition)

McGraw-Hill,

2010

Networking for Career Success

McGraw-Hill,

2005

Networking: Desenvolva Sua Carreira Criando Bons R (Em Portugues do Brasil)

McGraw-Hill,

2007

The Networking Survival Guide (Korean)

McGraw-Hill,

2003

Networking for Career Success (Thai)

McGraw-Hill

Networking for Career Success (Chinese)

McGraw-Hill

The Networking Survival Guide (1st edition)

McGraw-Hill

Networking for Career Success (Japanese)

McGraw-Hill

Depression: The network no one wants to join - Boston Business Journal

Quality, not quantity for key contacts

Conference tip: Be nice to the name badge girl

A guide to surviving -- and enjoying -- holiday parties

What Tom Brady can teach you about networking

I was just linking: Tips for making a connection online

Depression: The network no one wants to join

A few tricks to master the networking name game

The 20-minute rule can lead to better networking

Give it a rest: Only you can prevent networking burnout

Doing good can lead to rewards you never considered

Networking tool time: Have the necessary equipment

Baseball & networking: Be sure to cover your bases

This Thanksgiving, reflect on your personal network

Network resolution: Seven ways to sharpen skills

A tough economy makes networking more crucial

Test your networking skills to avoid hitting the skids

Dr. Ruth shows us how to put 'people skills' to work

Jumping from ‘who’ to ‘how’ is crucial in networking

Quality, not quantity for key contacts

Conference tip: Be nice to the name badge girl

Expertise (15)

Clients

Harvard Business School & Harvard Law School

Fidelity Investments

Awards & certifications (1)

Rising Star

Center for Women & Enterprise

2009

Reviews

Testimonials (4)

Diane is very personable loves connecting with people on a deep level. She always puts others first and does multiple talks without asking for anything in return.
Carter Rogan
Verified
Diane was a dream to work with. Her presentation was engaging and thought provoking. She showed up in time and was professional the entire way through. Will definitely have her back to speak at the Accounting & Finance Show next year!
Gregory Khemai
For newcomers to the networking world or those who don't consider group settings to be their strength, Diane's methods and guidance are a must! Seasoned professionals will also come out of Diane's session with a better appreciation for how an expert 'works a room'.
Ed Sullivan
Branch Manager
Bank of England Mortgage
How To Work A Room
Verified

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Audience engagement
At some point of the event every audience member was engaged in some manner.
Subject matter expertise
Unmatched.
Relevance of talk
Relevance was on point and applicable for all participants regardless of job duty, title or industry.
I have heard Diane speak many times over the years. At each one, she has been engaging, knowledgeable, and a wealth of information. She is a terrific person and a pleasure to work with, always!
Lauren Rikleen
Verified

Why choose me?

I provide actionable information in a humorous & engaging way. Leave people inspired to change.