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Diana Page Jordan speaks about her Presentation to Willamette Writers

“Rev Up Your Life”

This seminar is designed to lift your spirits, and take stock of the goodness in your life so you can attract more of it!  While you cannot control the economy, you can change how you see your life, and thereby improve the quality of your life.

You will hear inspirational wisdom. Over the years, authors like Wayne Dyer (beginning with Your Erroneous Zones), Richard Carlson (Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff), Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul) and Cherie Carter-Scott (If Life is a Game, These are the Rules) have told me their secrets. I play selected audio clips of many famous people I’ve interviewed, and I tell their stories.

I have interviewed hundreds of authors and celebrities during my career with AP Radio Network, Barnes and Noble dot com, XM, Writer’s Digest, the Costco Connection, KATU-TV, and various local radio stations, including KXL, KEX, K-Lite and KPAM.  At the same time, I worked to re-shape my troubled belief system that was formed by a traumatic childhood.  So, I asked a lot of questions, and paid special attention to the answers that these wise and experienced people gave me — rocketing into a positive new way of being.

It works, and I will share my secrets with you!

“The Gentle Art of Interviewing”

Based on hundreds of interviews with authors. Presented for Willamette Writers, The Link for Women, Oregon Press Women, Club Sport, and others. [June 2005 – Present]

Join me for a unique event – filled with audio clips illustrating interview principles, whether…

• You are about to embark on an author tour
• You are about to face the media
• You want to learn interview techniques for your research
• You want to write a book — you can use these same methods to develop your focus and theme

Praise from participants:

Diana put on a delightful performance that charmed everyone in our sold out meeting for Willamette Writers. Her collection of clips vividly expressed the many points she made about authors being prepared to do a video interview.

– Bill Johnson, Willamette Writers Office Manager

I met Diana through a friend at a time that I needed someone to help me create some press releases. We decided to work together and Diana came up with a great hook for my story. Not only did she create some great news releases but she also reached out to her contacts in the media world. Eventually we got a column in The Oregonian. The visitors to my website increased by 1200% the day the column was in the paper. The word of mouth from this one story is incredible. I now meet people who know who I am because of that column. The credibility and buzz that this has created for MindGlo is invaluable. It is because of Diana’s expertise in knowing the media world and her willingness to be persistent that this happened. I would recommend her to anyone that wants to get the word out!

- Ken Lynch, Principal and Owner, MindGlo, LLC

You did an amazing job on the spiritual panel this weekend. Spiritual Writing was the best-selling book for us at Wordstock, and that was, in large part, due to the dynamic, thought-provoking panel that you led.

- Whitney Quon, Beyond Words Publishing

Thanks for putting on the evening of inspiration to Rev up Your Life, I wasn’t certain what to expect, and was a bit shy getting started in the hands-on workshop.  Opening up to the thought of possibilities and letting creativity flow into the dreamboards was fascinating.  My dreamboard calls to my heart every morning to come look at it.  And my newfound enthusiasm guided me on personal improvement the day after the event.

- Pam Banning

Diana Jordan rocks! She knew how to tap into the heart of my topic and help me convey it with authenticity. I highly recommend her.

- Richard Perry, Author of The Good Home Cookbook, also President and Publisher of Collectors Press

We got RAVING reviews about your presentation; everyone loved it.

- Sheri Fitts, Portland Female Executives

Diana Jordan has interviewed many well-known authors and celebrities over the years. Her speech to my class was not only engaging; it was very informative. My grad students could not get enough. Their questions went on and on. In fact they went on so long I had to put a stop to them. Diana was entertaining, yet sincere, and very professional. Diana’s stories and experiences are inspiring and affirming.

- Brenda Smith, Author and Professor, Portland State, Marketing for Writers

I am writing to tell you how much I enjoyed the seminar and how valuable it was. I love your approach, Diana. It’s warm and honest and not at all hypey. You manage to bring substance and a sense of the genuine to the short media interview–a setting that’s important for authors but too often comes off shallow and false. Now I have so much more confidence about this. Thank you for your generosity, for your vulnerability.

[follow up]

I was giving a workshop…(and a reporter) interviewed all of the presenters, individually…I really enjoyed the experience. But then she asked that last question: Is there anything else you’d like to tell me? Honestly, before I took your class I’m sure I would have said something like, “Uh, no, I can’t think of anything else, thanks.” But I was ready. I said the thing we worked on in class, and she said, “Wow.”

- Susan Fletcher, author of Alphabet of Dreams

Thank you for your informative, fun and very timely class. I learned a lot and feel I am much more prepared for my publicity.

- Julie Fast, Take Charge of BiPolar Disorder

I really enjoyed Diana’s workshop and found it helpful. It forced me to confront my work in a way I hadn’t previously. While I knew in my gut what my novel was about, I didn’t know how to talk about it. The prospect of succinctly summarizing, in the interview setting with Diana, transformed my thinking about my book and how to describe it. She’s well grounded in the science and art of the interview, as evidenced by her body of work and how she summarizes media prep for the novice. Not only does she know what she’s doing, she knows how to describe in it a way that draws you in.

- Steve Jones, author

Diana has a wonderful way of interviewing people; she connects on a deeper level and helps the listener to hear and see a different perspective of the interview. It has inspired me to dig deeper and work harder to bring to light the very important message I have to share and to give a perspective that comes from my heart.

- Robin Duke, Life Coach

Our Women in Management Network group reaped many benefits from Diana’s presentation. I’ve had some great feedback from my co-workers; we also had a great time and learned interesting techniques and strategies at the same time.

- Property Manager Heidi Knapp, Portland Equity Office

It was such a treat to hear you speak last night. I learned a great deal, from your personal story to your teachings.

- Regina Perata, Specializing in Top-Performing Individuals & Teams

Diana Jordan’s interviewing skill tips were well presented and her personal energy was exceptional.

I was impressed with Diana, her background and the high-profile people that she interviewed. I most like the story about one of my favorite on-air personalities, Tim Russert. Anyone that can bring Russert to tears is my hero. Overall, her points about listening and letting the interview emerge were very good points for business. I really enjoyed this event.

I thought Diana did a great job. I enjoyed her fresh approach and she was very authentic and inspiring.

- collected praise from members of The Link for Women