Remember the first time you rode a bike and took your hands off the handlebars? And then because it felt fun and scary you did it again until you were streaking down a hill with the wind blowing in your face and your hands up over your head screaming, “Look ma! No hands!” That’s been the story of Diane's life. Showing up - maybe scared but not afraid - because when you fall down 7 you get up 8.
With 30 years in healthcare, business, law, higher Education and storytelling Diane created a niche the world needs: helping socially conscious professionals and organizations connect, engage & succeed by crafting the stories that communicate their message. A recognized global podcaster (Stories From Women Who Walk and Daily 60 Seconds) Diane shares Wisdom and interviews designed to help others become successful story creators. Speaker and Founder Engaged Storyism® Method.
Listeners can get in touch with Diane at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-f-wyzga-QMSA
Quarter Moon Story Arts (website): https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net
Stories From Women Who Walk (podcast): https://stories-from-women-who-walk.simplecast.com/
BizCatalyst 360 Featured Contributor: https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/author/dianefwyzga/
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Hello to you listening in Martinsburg, West Virginia!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Why do I do the work that I do? Because I believe with all my heart that clear, concise, and confident self-expression opens the doors to personal and professional opportunity and possibility that becomes reality. Your words carry weight. They land with intention. Your message has the strength to inspire and mobilize.To learn what I’m talking about click HERE to listen to Tim Walz’s accept…
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Hello to you listening in Arlington, Oregon!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories from Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Some time ago I had the pleasure of sharing the mic with podcasting colleague Jill Hart on her program, The You World Order Showcase. Our conversation embraced the many ways that our stories ground us in personal and professional Relationships, as well as the importance of the Origin Story to empower women. How? By aligning WHO you are with the work you do or want to do (your WHY). Tune in when you can!…
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Hello to you listening in Hinton, Alberta, Canada!Coming to you Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga."...human history is a history not only of cruelty but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness.What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it destroys our capacity to do something. If we remember those times and places - and there are so many - where people have behaved magnificently, this gives us the energy to act,…
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Hello to you listening in Trenton, Ontario, Canada!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories from Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Have you ever wondered about the power of storytelling as medicine? Recently I shared the mic with my Canadian friend, colleague, and podcaster, Elizabeth Nicholas of Your Employment Detective podcast to reveal some answers. Imagine that you are struggling with self-doubt, instability, or just plain frustrated. Where to look for help? Meaningful clues to help you can be found in your very own st…
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Hello to you listening in Halmsted, Sweden!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga. For those who have followed my global podcast for over 4 years you know that Fridays are all about Story Prompts. It’s an opportunity for you to “Write THAT Story!” based on your ideas and creativity after listening to the episode, the question, and the prompt. But what if you don’t know how to begin?At its most basic a story is 3 parts: beginning, middle and end. But you knew that, right?What …
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Hello to you listening in Walla Walla, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.What are three key take-aways from your business or entrepreneurial journey that made you who you are? Does your business narrative inform and inspire audiences to change their perceptions or behavior in relation to the solutions you offer to their problems? Do prospective clients see Who you are?Do they understand the Why of your mission or purpose?Most importantly, do they know the uniq…
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Hello to you listening in Arlington, Virginia!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Have you ever wondered how stories can bridge gaps between conflicting viewpoints? Recently I had the privilege to chat with a favorite entrepreneur, colleague and fellow podcaster, the remarkable Erin Marcus of Conquer Your Business and your Ready Yet? podcast. Erin and I shared the mic to trade ideas and insights about how to transform your business with storytelling. If you’re curious about doing…
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Hello to you listening in Sebastopol, California!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga. I have been following legendary singer/songwriter, actress, teacher, and broad-coalition activist Holly Near for decades and decades. Once upon a time I sat in on a concert she gave at the Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church in Costa Mesa, California. My life was never the same. I felt then that music can be a vehicle for empathy, understanding, introspection, and social evolution in a rap…
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Hello to you listening in Queens, NYC, New York!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently I enjoyed a nourishing conversation with my friend, colleague and fellow podcast host, jeannette meier, Ph.D. of Leadership CiRCLE who lives by “.... freedom, being who i am and creating what i love. i invite you to be the same. This earth is co-created by people, you and me, not corporations, governments or nations.... jeannette is a true leader who applies her wisdom to everything she …
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Hello to you listening in Piscataway, New Jersey!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently my friend, colleague and fellow podcaster, Anke Herrmann and I sparked the story airwaves with 10 very fast-paced, humor and content driven minutes that covered storywork like you’ve not heard it before.What you can expect: ✓ What's your story?✓ How does your story influence and impact the work you do?✓ How do you tell that story in a way that's engaging and gets the right point …
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