“In her long and extraordinary career, Cicely Tyson has not only exceeded as an actor; she has shaped the course of history.” President Barack Obama, 2016 Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony Cicely Tyson’s memoir, “Just As I Am,” invites readers on an extraordinary journey that defiesexpectations and leaves an indelible mark on the world. SpanningContinue reading “Book Review: Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson”
Author Archives: Diane Williams
BOOK REVIEW: “No Limits: Blow the CAP Off Your Capacity
Dr. John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 26 million books in fifty languages. John is an internationally respected leadership expert whose philosophy is simple: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” In 2014, he was identified as the #1 leader in business byContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: “No Limits: Blow the CAP Off Your Capacity”
Empowering Readers through Transformative Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Words by Writers
The Impact of Writers on Readers’ Leadership In the realm of personal and professional development, the adage “Readers are leaders” is frequently invoked to emphasize the significance of reading. However, it prompts an intriguing question: What role do writers play in this dynamic? Can writers be considered the leaders of readers? This article delves intoContinue reading “Empowering Readers through Transformative Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Words by Writers”
Unveiling Blindspots: Essential Ways for Writers to Cultivate Self-Awareness and Influence
Harnessing the power of self-awareness is paramount for writers, as their words possess the ability to influence and impact readers. By delving into their blindspots, writers can better understand themselves, their purpose, and their potential to bring value and create positive change in the world. This article explores the significance of self-awareness for writers and providesContinue reading “Unveiling Blindspots: Essential Ways for Writers to Cultivate Self-Awareness and Influence”
Book Review: Finding Me by Viola Davis
SETTING GOALS LIKE A CHAMPION…FROM PROVERTY TO PROSPERITY Viola Davis’s memoir, Finding Me, is a powerful story of self-discovery and transformation. Just like Jeannette Walls, the author of The Glass Castle, Davis begins her story with a description of horrific childhood memories. The memoirs’ raw details of the dysfunction present in these authors’ families evokesContinue reading “Book Review: Finding Me by Viola Davis”
2023 Women’s History Month – Honoring Claudette Colvin
Click here to buy book I always tell young people to hold on to their dreams. And sometimes you have to stand up for what you think is right even if you have to stand alone. Claudette Colvin I was at a poetry festival and one of the poets said she would like to haveContinue reading “2023 Women’s History Month – Honoring Claudette Colvin”
Set Goals Like a Champion
The Goal: LeBron James, NBA Lakers player, to be NBA’s leading scorer on February 7, 2023. He needs 36 points to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Laker legend’s scoring record of 38,387 points. The outcome: Lebron is now the NBA’s leading scorer at 38, 390 points. WHY SET GOALS? GOALS are valuable! They are a vehicle thatContinue reading “Set Goals Like a Champion”
Flyer for 90-Day Year Goals Workshop
WOULD YOU INVEST $20.23 TO ENSURE YOU HIT YOUR GOALS THIS YEAR? If not, stop reading now. But if, yes please continue… Join me, Coach Diane, on Thursday, December 29th at 5PM PST, as I conduct a 90-minute workshop to serve you. BECOME INVINCIBLE while you learn to set goals and achieve them faster. CanContinue reading “Flyer for 90-Day Year Goals Workshop”
January 2022, you set goals for the year. You created a plan of action and went to work. Now it’s the fourth quarter, are you on track to finish strong? If your answer is yes, let’s celebrate. If your answer is no, don’t quit! There is still plenty of time to make your fourth quarterContinue reading
5 Benefits of Group Coaching
What is group coaching? According to the International Coaching Foundation, group coaching happens when a group of 10 or fewer people are moving in a similar direction at the same time. A group can be coached for a specific time frame (such as 1, 3, 6, or 12 months) or the group coaching can beContinue reading “5 Benefits of Group Coaching”
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