Rise With Diana

Caption: Do you really know who you are? Not what the world has labeled or defined you as, not what your job description holds you to, but who YOU believe yourself to be. How can we expect our Boss and colleagues to recognize all that we are and add to the workplace, when we don’t even recognize it ourselves? Too many of us in corporate America have forgotten who we are… That, or we never really k...

Caption: What is stopping you from leveling up at your job? One of the BIGGEST things that stop people from going after the job, position and or promotion that they want is the qualification section. But the THING IS… it's our own limiting beliefs that close the door to us getting a promotion long before a qualification list EVER will. Don't let the fact that you don't have certain educational req...

“Diana, Is what you do Professional development or Personal development?” …I get this question ALL the time. So for those who are curious, allow me to assure you that your personal development IS professional development… And it’s time you get your organization to pay for it. Your company needs you to show up and share your UNIQUE input, ideas, creativity and mind. But in order to do this and be e...

You have the title, but not the power…now what? Being a female in the workplace can be lonely and trying. You finally get that position with the big title and yet you feel as if you’re constantly having to double-back and prove yourself to be listened to and respected. Trust me when I say, you’re not alone. We see you, we know you and we are you. But your fight doesn’t end at just accepting the ti...

WHY IS IT that at the beginning of the year, EVERY year, in the name of “New Year's Resolutions” we tend to have the same goals as the previous year. Why? Because somewhere along the path to our goal we got DISTRACTED --- and so we find ourselves a year later trying to get refocused and aim towards getting that one goal done AGAIN…and again…and again. This cycle of falling into the trap of distrac...

1. Review Your Breadcrumbs 2. Understand and Work to close Your Identity Gap 3. Identify the internal narratives that you believe and shift them to positive narratives Has your company ever used the “You belong” or “bring your most authentic self” to the workplace line? Good intentioned, but completely misaligned with the company’s ACTUAL expectation for you. Well friend, it’s time to stop waiting...

Healing and Grace1. Normalize healing as a strategy towards success2. Encourage and model grace as stress increases3. Healing and Grace leads to vulnerability and trust What hurts, habits, and hang ups are you holding on to that no longer serve you? Might I suggest that the GREATEST work you will ever do is on the other side of your healing.We’re not talking about healing physical ailments here, w...

 Perfection is the enemy of progress, growth and authentic leadership. How do we overcome this? Overcoming perfectionism: Just Do It…Take Uncomfortable Action Say to yourself consistently “I Am Good Enough” Prepare yourself to do it afraid “I’m just a perfectionist…” Have you ever caught yourself saying that line? As someone who has fallen victim to the chokehold of perfectionism, let me set the r...

When was the last time you were left on read? Waiting for a follow up call, an email or text back only to be left with NO response. It’s not a great feeling. But even more than a bad feeling, it’s a bad character trait to have and an even worse hiring tactic. In order to live our most authentic lives we have to follow through on our word. You either do what you say, or you don’t… and if you don’t,...

What are you sacrificing for that “ALMIGHTY” job? You have CHOICES. There is no company or job that is worth your health, relationships, or life. Your greatest work is taking care of YOU first. What are you sacrificing for that “ALMIGHTY” job?This is 2024. The days of giving and sacrificing everything in your life for a job have come to an end. When you allow your work to consume you, you lose YOU...

What you do behind the scenes is reflective of how you show up in life. Here are 3 steps you need to take so that the person you are behind the scenes aligns with the person you are in front of people. Start talking to yourself like you like yourself Carve out time in the morning to have a daily practice of meditation Be aware during your day of when you start acting like someone you don't know  ...

Speak Up with P.A.S.S.I.O.N Pause Assess Space Speak Insight Open kNowledge Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone or something rubbed you the wrong way and you didn’t speak up about it? OR, have you been on the flip side where you DID in fact speak up, but too quickly and imprudently for your own good? In this week's podcast, Diana gives us the lowdown on how to speak up with P...

Doing your Greatest Work Requires: Daily disciplined practices Speaking up! Taking uncomfortable action Mentoring others Are you doing your greatest work? As female leaders we work so hard, we accomplish so much, and YET so often we still find ourselves feeling like something is missing. Like DEEP down inside you know there’s something more. That thing you’re missing,…that feeling?--That’s your gr...