Diane Darling

Connecting people in a disconnected world

Travels from Boston MA, USA

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Speaks on:

Career Development

Relationship Building

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Workshop

Training

Breakout

Keynote

Audience members say

Generated by Talkadot based on 498 audience feedback

Diane transforms networking fears into actionable confidence through her down-to-earth, engaging presentations that resonate with both introverts and seasoned professionals. She demystifies complex social dynamics with "easy to understand" techniques and "real-life examples," creating an environment where attendees feel "inspired" and "empowered" to implement her practical strategies immediately. Clients book her to kick off conferences with her "thought-provoking" yet "easy to follow" content that equips participants with "good tactics and techniques" for building meaningful connections without the intimidation factor.

Key Audience Outcomes

Participants gained confidence in their networking abilities, especially introverts.
Attendees learned practical strategies for initiating and maintaining connections.
Individuals felt empowered to step out of their comfort zones and engage in professional settings.
Participants acquired actionable tips and techniques for effective communication and relationship building.
Attendees discovered how to leverage networking to enhance their leadership skills and career impact.

Generated by Talkadot based on 498 audience feedback

Diane's Bio

To overcome her fear of public speaking, Diane Darling took acting and stand-up comedy classes. That out-of-the-box and strategic mindset have been a contributing factor to her success. She was even the commencement speaker at MIT Charm School, (yes, there is such a thing). McGraw-Hill commissioned her to write the definitive book on networking called The Networking Survival Guide, which was published in April 2003 and went into a 2nd printing just 90 days after the book hit the shelves. Her books are collectively in 9 languages. She was the 15,418th subscriber on LinkedIn – now there are 1 billion. Her travels include all seven continents and approximately 60 countries.

Diane Offers the Following Talks

Relationship BuildingCareer Development

Effective Networking Strategies

Better understanding of what networking is (and isn’t)
Ways to get started when you haven’t been in touch with people in your past
Tools and apps to organize your contacts so you can stay in touch
Overview of LinkedIn, how to set up a profile, and the elements to include
Identifying organizations and events that are worth your time, money, and effort

Diane's Links and Media Mentions

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