build a better career

Build A Better Career

The mission of Build a Better Career is to help people understand how much more powerful a career is than just having a J.O.B. Then I take that a step further and teach people why and how their careers should be operated like a business.
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Next Group Begins: Thursday, September 22, 2022 SOLD OUT

Identify Your Career Values 5 Step Workbook

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Benefits of Build A Better Career:

  • Assessment producing a 70+-page report providing you information for valuable self-assessment and information you can use on your resume, cover letters, interviews, and at review time. Includes:
- The value you bring to any organization
- Business acumen (your problem solving, decision making, and business acumen)
- 25 of your competencies in rank order
- Your 12 Driving Forces (are you in the right job?)
- Your ideal working environment (the environment you need to function at your optimal level)
  • Interview video and critique to practice your interviewing skills
  • Access to your facilitator via phone or email between sessions
  • Private Facebook Group Membership to collaborate and brainstorm with other career builders
  • A 14-page Build a Better Career Goal Setting Guide
  • A supportive environment working and collaborating with peers who help you develop and analyze your next career moves!
Who Should Join The Build a Better Career Mastermind Group?
If you are experiencing any of the following situations, you need this group!
 - Not getting ahead                                                                         
- Not making the income you feel you deserve
- Feel Stuck
- Not being taken seriously
- No real or serious responsibility
- Unsure of next steps
- Need to build confidence
- Not understanding that your career must be handled like a business
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FAQS for Create Your Success Master Mind Group

  • What is a mastermind group?
    A mastermind is a group of like-minded people who meet on a regular basis to help gain peer help, feedback, and accountability to achieve common goals. A mastermind group is not coaching, mentoring, networking, or a class.
  • How much does it cost?
    Each 8-Week group, including the assessment, 14-page guide, Facebook membership, interview video is $594.00 USD a payment plan is available. Choose the pay in full registration ($594.00 USD) or select the 3-pay monthly installment plan option ($198.00 at registration, thereafter $198.00 by the 10th of the two following months.
    Next Group Begins: Thursday, September 22, 2022 SOLD OUT
DATE/TIME: Each session will last for 2 hours beginning at 7:00pm EST and ends at 9:00pm EST.
PLACE: Zoom
  • What will a mastermind group do for me? A mastermind group helps people:
  • Increase clarity, focus and direction
  • Create a specific strategy and a plan to reach goals
  • Build or enhancing necessary skills
  • Create a supportive environment to achieve success
  • Deal with barriers that prevent goal achievement
  • Who else will be in the group?
    People just like you who are trying to build a better career for them and their families and who may be stuck are unsure.
  • How many people will be in the group?
    Groups are limited to seven people
  • How often will we meet?
    This mastermind meets for six months for two hours on Thursday evenings, from 7:00pm EST and ends at 9:00pm EST. Check web site for dates.
  • What happens if I miss a session?
    Sessions are recorded
  • How will I know my issues will be kept confidential?
    That is one of the rules of this group and people are vetted for that purpose before joining.
  • Is there a money back guarantee?
    No, as I cannot guarantee that work will be done according to suggestions, etc.
  • What do you do in a mastermind group?
    People bring their issues to the group for ideas on solutions, discuss what progress has been made, and are accountable for their progress.
  • How long are the meetings?
    Two hours.
  • Who sees my assessment results?
    You and I are the only people who see them. However, feel free to share them with anyone you wish.
  • I’ve taken a ton of assessment already, why do I need to take this one?
    This assessment provides a 3600 view of you. Self-assessment is the foundation for leadership, strategic thinking, and EQ. These are all vital elements in building a strong and progressive career.
  • I’ve been in mastermind groups before, how is this one different?
    The assessments make this one unique as well as the facilitators experience have been on both sides of the HR Desk.
  • Who should join your mastermind?
    Anyone who currently has a job or career who wants to build a better career, get ahead, make the salary they deserve and wish to be in supportive environment to make it happen quicker.
  • Will I have access to you between sessions?
    Yes, all participants are allowed calls between sessions for issues that arise between sessions.
  • Are you the facilitator or does someone else handle the sessions?
    Yes, I am your facilitator.
  • What if I’m unhappy with the group I’m in?
    You might be able to join another group.
  • Is there a discount if I sign up for another program?
    Yes, you would receive a 10% discount if joining another group within six months of the date of the ending of your previous group.
  • Do you have an advanced program to help people stay focused?
    Yes, one on one coaching sessions are available with me.

Nice Things People Say

“Diane, thank you so much for the time and effort that you put into helping me these past couple of weeks.  These reports and your analysis of them have been absolutely amazing and game changing for me.  Your support, kind words, and occasional kicks in the ass were also very much appreciated.  You opened yourself up and really gave everything to help me.  I sincerely recognize and appreciate that.  I know that you love what you do.  This is a gift that you have earned through so many trials and so much hard work.  Thank you for sharing this gift with me.

I will certainly keep in touch as my journey develops.  As you know, I remain optimistic ;)  I am looking forward to utilizing all of this information to make the largest impact possible, wherever I land.  Every time that I land.
Very sincerely yours, Lance, COO”

“One of my major challenges is learning how to become a good supervisor.  I have the qualifications and the ability, but I’ve never “officially” done it before and for whatever reason didn’t think I ever wanted to.  Diane has consistently encouraged and instructed me on how to overcome this and it’s working.  I have come to accept that regardless of age, background, or even ability, most people need guidance.  Some more than others, but most do, and there’s an art to providing it.  This part of my coaching has proven the most affective I believe.

Secondly, I have very much enjoyed having a completely unrelated, neutral and objective resource in which to express my family dynamics (I first used problems, but perhaps dynamics is more politically appropriate).  Discussions in this area have been helpful and in a way comforting by confirming that I am not to blame for anything and that I am accurate in my perception of the situation.
A. M., VP Lending”

“I was surprised on how well the sessions have worked. I was suspicious at first how someone across the country could help me not knowing the organization or me. However, the individual assessments created a lot of insights that were unbiased and helpful.
I’ve also recognized that you can’t change other people, but only yourself. I think I’ve always known that, but these sessions really make you look and examine yourself, no one else, just you, and how you can change your environment by changing yourself.
C. M., CFO, Bank”

“I found [your speech] very helpful, especially the explanation of the DISC styles, which I hadn't heard of before that night. After looking through them more closely, I don't doubt that I will start using that information in my interviews. J.G., Editor”

“We have worked very well here, so I can see improvements. I am very happy that we have [had] valuable conversations on the subject [of my career]. I am very pleased with this aspect! I want to make it clear that you have exceeded my expectations in this item!
I am already aware of some actions I can take to become more present, even though I am based in Brazil. I will certainly be better able to do this next year because I am already aware of my main activities in this role.
Diane, you are a very attentive and welcoming person who respects the coachee (his / her limits, context etc) and who is focused above all on generating well-being and prosperity. Thank you for taking such care with my coaching process! ElM, Regional Talent Manager, Brazil, South America”

About Your Facilitator
Having been in dead end jobs, not knowing how to get ahead, being an unappreciated work horse led me to help others with their careers. I’ve seen people who were promoted, yet not trained and properly and failed. I’ve seen good people overlooked. I want to help people take back their person power, earn the best salary possible, and get the respect they’ve earned.

Over two decades of experience as a coach, behavioral scientist, entrepreneur, human behavior analyst, and working in a variety of industries affords Diane a perspective for human development that is rare in the coaching field.

As founder and president of Performance Strategies, Inc., she has worked with people from a variety of fields including medical, education, hospitality, executive recruiting, banking, manufacturing, pest control, government agencies, and more. Other achievements follow.

  • Grew her own career starting as a file clerk with only a high school education and her last corporate role as Corporate Trainer for a national Fortune 500 company.
  • Had a 15-year career in Human Resources
  • Experience as a job seeker for external jobs as well as internal promotions
  • Operated a successful resume business and has reviewed at least 1,000 resumes
  • Currently runs a coaching practice helping people in building careers, job transitions, changing careers, transition from and to entrepreneurship.
  • A Masters in Industrial Organizational Psychology (I/O) from Argosy University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Georgia State University.

Certifications include: Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA) (DISC Certified); Certified Professional Values Analyst (CPVA); Certified TriMetrix HD Analyst (CPHDA); Certified Professional Emotional Quotient Analyst (CPEQA); Certified Master Trainer and Instructional Designer/Developer and the author of 5 books.

Memberships include Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), National and Georgia Speakers Association (NSA) serving the local chapter as VP of Membership, VP of Finance and President.

In a former life, Diane was an actress and model.  She appeared in a movie and in numerous commercials and did a national spot for Delta airlines. She also did voice overs, print and runway modeling. At one time she was “Daffey Diane,” (some say she still is!), a magic clown. She also performed magic as herself winning Magician of the Year for Greater Atlanta.