Kind Words

Real stories. Meaningful transformations. Extraordinary results.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with remarkable people as they’ve grown businesses, reinvented careers, created more fulfilling lives, and become more masterful coaches.

Here are a few of their stories.

Transformational Coaching

“I uncovered truths about myself that I’d spent years in therapy trying to get to.”

“Diana has a tremendous ability to hold space for others, softly but firmly. Within the first hour of our half-day workshop, I uncovered truths about myself that I’d spent years in therapy trying to get to.

Her graceful, easeful manner makes it feel like you’re not being coached—until you realize the tremendous shifts that have occurred. I highly recommend working with her.”

— Blair W. Cobb

“My business and life have transformed.”

“My work with Diana has been transformative. My sales have increased significantly, my work and personal lives are in much better balance, I am engaging in more fulfilling relationships, and, most importantly, I love myself.

Through her gentle, compassionate, and empowering approach, I am more alive than I have ever been. I am very grateful for Diana’s support and encouragement in achieving that.”

— Morgan Hembree

“When you connect with Diana, you are seen, gently pushed, inspired, and immediately upleveled.”

“Diana is a teacher, a guide, a beacon of light, and a source of wisdom. She has been monumental in the evolution of my own career and my calling to be a coach, guide, and teacher.

When you connect with Diana, you are seen, gently pushed, inspired, and immediately upleveled. Diana pulls out details and insights through observation and intuition and offers wonderful support and feedback.

I have so much respect, gratitude, and love for Diana. Working with her is a truly worthwhile experience.”

— Abigail Bruce

“Meeting Diana was a true, life-changing experience.”

“She is so wise, kind, intuitive, and patient and has an incredible gift for helping you see yourself and your experiences from a higher perspective.

She helped me shift my relationship with my friends, my family, my students, but most of all, my relationship with myself. As a result, I have gained new confidence and a new outlook. My life has changed so much!”

— Maria Hara

“I accomplished all my professional and personal goals.”

“Diana helped me discover an integrative and holistic approach to leadership that attended to both my professional and personal aspirations.

She helped me articulate a clear vision, develop concrete and measurable outcomes, and expanded my thinking about the best strategies for accomplishing my goals.

After six months of coaching, I am pleased to say that I accomplished all my professional and personal goals.”

— Stephen Lewis

“Diana has a special ability to unlock the authentic greatness in each of her clients.”

“Coaching with Diana was key for me in evaluating the next step in my career. I gained increased confidence, clarity, and personal motivation.

With Diana’s help, I was able to recognize what I wanted, let go of past experiences that were keeping me stuck, and confidently step into my next chapter in both career and life.

Diana has a special ability to unlock the authentic greatness in each of her clients, and I give her my highest recommendation.”

— Dave Matthews

Business & Success

“I went from $0 to six figures within my first year.”

“Diana Long’s coaching and partnering allowed me to tap into and honor my true self to realize my business and personal goals. Our initial strategy session was like opening a window.

I started my own business and couldn’t be more thrilled with the success. In just a few short months, my client base grew beyond my dreams, I created systems to better serve my clients and business, hired my first employee, and was able to do what I do best without stress and strife.

I went from $0 to six figures within my first year.”

— Karen Marshall

“I quadrupled the amount of money people pay me for my services.”

“Working with Diana has helped me improve my basketball game, my love life, and has quadrupled the amount of money people pay me for my services!

Diana Long is absolutely in the top 1/10th of 1% of the most insightful trainers and coaches available today.”

— Christian Mickelsen

“I landed the biggest asset management account of my career—$3 million.”

“As a result of coaching with Diana, I landed the biggest asset management account of my career—$3 million.

I’ve experienced several huge breakthroughs from my work with Diana. With her ‘velvet hammer’ approach, Diana zooms in on the heart of the matter, helping me get clear and intentional.

As a result, I’ve redesigned and leveraged how I run my business. Diana is awesome, and I recommend her to anyone.”

— Michael J. Perez

“I exceeded my financial target by thousands of dollars.”

“Diana has the unique ability to stop the confusion in your business and teach you how to bring your dreams and vision to life.

As a result of our coaching, I exceeded my financial target by thousands of dollars, created a new information product, landed a national speaking circuit opportunity, nearly doubled my strong team of employees, and am spending more quality time with my family.

I highly recommend Diana’s programs.”

— Brian Schiff

“Within two weeks, I had four new clients and three new projects.”

“As a coach, my standards and expectations for coaching are sky-high. I want someone who can engage with me quickly and move to action and results.

Diana Long is a pro. She knows exactly how to create a framework that supports the success of her client.

Within a short and targeted period of time, I had a new branding identity that I loved and, within two weeks, four new clients and three new projects. My partnership with Diana is solid, professional, results-based—and fun!”

— Diane Bennett

“Within a week, I enrolled my first full-pay, high-end client.”

“Within a week of doing the VIP Coaching Weekend with Diana, I enrolled my first full-pay, high-end client!

Diana is warm, bright, and has a great sense of humor. She helped me shift my perspective on ‘problems’ and turn them into opportunities.

Diana is a true professional, dedicated to you and your success. I highly encourage you to discover the power her coaching can have on your life and career.”

— Andrea Wazny

For Coaches & Mentors

“Diana helped me take my coaching skills to the next level.”

“I had the pleasure of having Diana as my mentor for my ACC coaching recertification. Diana’s mentorship helped me take my coaching skills to the next level.

In each phase of a coaching session, Diana provided direct feedback and showed me what I could do to uplevel my coaching and move toward Master-level skills.

I highly recommend Diana as a mentor.”

— Kim Stojack

“She helped me integrate and consistently demonstrate the ICF Core Competencies.”

“As my ICF mentor, Diana taught me the nuances of the Core Competencies so that I was able to integrate and consistently demonstrate the markers in my coaching sessions.

She was nonjudgmental and clear in her instruction and provided useful, actionable feedback. She was a joy to partner with.”

— Jenn Lewis

“I wanted the class to continue for eight more weeks!”

“Diana is a dynamic, positive, and highly skilled instructor and facilitator. She made the content come alive and provided great examples throughout the learning experience.

She was warm, engaging, compassionate, and respectful of the learning process. She did a remarkable job of helping us feel safe to learn.

I learned so much from Diana. Her passion for the coaching profession, mentoring, and teaching the coaching competencies is contagious. I wanted the class to continue for eight more weeks!”

— Rhonda Mason

“Diana is motivating and encouraging while helping you fine-tune your coaching.”

“Love, love, love Diana! She is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the coaching profession.

Her instruction was organized and clear, and she made the course fun and informative at the same time. The exercises and mock sessions were facilitated with expertise and compassion.

Diana is motivating and encouraging while using her insight and observation to help us fine-tune our coaching techniques and individual styles.

I never felt judged. Instead, I felt I was receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback that helped me become a better coach.”

— Teri Matthews

“Her modeling of the material was incredible.”

“Diana was a fabulous instructor. She was able to answer questions while also acknowledging the individual differences and needs of the students.

Her modeling of the material was incredible. Diana was thoughtful, caring, and a wonderful model of what it means to be a coach.”

— Joy Jones

“Her feedback was both accurate and supportive.”

“Diana consistently provided instruction, guidance, structure, feedback, and professional knowledge throughout the course and in every interaction.

She delivered feedback with pointed accuracy while also acknowledging strengths and offering support. She continually created opportunities for learning, practice, and growth and provided professional ‘up-leveling’ mentoring to each student.”

— Michelle Rauch