"You are good at networking," the woman said. "Would you please give a workshop?"

That was December 4, 2000 and within a year, Diane Darling was featured in the Wall Street Journal, had McGraw-Hill call to offer her a book contract, and NBC Nightly News called to film a segment.

It all started by connecting others and helping them succeed. While Diane is very friendly (thanks to those years in a small town in Indiana as well as traveling to over 60 countries                           ), she tests on the gentle side of being an introvert. She strongly believes everyone can network, they just need to find their own style.

Now her three books are published in six languages and she shares her thoughts on business, people, and blending the two to earn a living.

Topics include:

• How to thrive in a tough economy
• The Seven Principles of Effective Networking
• Why LinkedIn is more than a networking site and how to use it effectively
• How Volunteerism Launched My Business
• Depression - The Network No One Wants to Join
• Networking for Career Success
• How to Survive a Conference/Trade Show
• Lessons Learned from a 1st Time Author
• The Road Less Bumpy
• Be a debt-free darling - Going from the YWCA to home ownership

Clients include:

• Bank of America
• Harvard Business School
• Fidelity Investments
• American Marketing Association
• Wells Fargo
• Boston College Law School
• Wharton

Testimonials:

Diane Darling recently conducted a focused networking seminar for our relationship sales force. With a unique market opportunity to acquire new business, Diane worked on strategies for leveraging referral sources and expanding our networks. Her efforts had a profound impact on our calling activity. The division increased face to face calling activities by 40% month over month and have generated a 30% growth in total pipeline opportunities."  

- Scott Sanborn, Senior Vice President & Director - Sovereign Bank

"WOW!" This was our reaction to meeting Diane Darling and listening to her teach her masterful networking techniques. Diane visited our firm and conducted a seminar for our staff where she shared and demonstrated her skills in working a room, making a lasting postive impression and setting oneself apart from the crowd.

She has finely tuned the behaviors required for successful marketing and shares her knowledge in a simplistic way that all can immediately incorporate into their personal lives. Diane is the master of networking and everyone can benefit from her expertise in every facet of their lives. Diane Darling is a powerful influence.

Tom Feeley, Feeley & Driscoll CPAs

“Every faculty member who attended Effective Networking's excellent presentation left the event knowing that they had used their time wisely. I attended a Fidelity event in Newport the following day and I utilized Diane's training all day.”

- Dave Mitchell - Dean, School of Business at Johnson & Wales

Websites:

• www.DianeDarling.com
• www.EffectiveNetworking.com
• www.NetworkingSurvivalGuide.com