“Diane, you probably don’t remember me.
I was one of your clientss in the Office of Career Services (OCS at Harvard) probably in 1981 or so. Anyway, I remember you. You were relentlessly encouraging to me when I was very depressed and thought I’d never get a job doing what I wanted to do. I was probably the only person in OCS to ever try to get a job as a copywriter.
Turns out that I eventually did.
I started with little agency jobs in Boston, got a job at a little agency in Cambridge, and got hired away by Apple Computer, who moved me to Cupertino, CA. But before all that. I’d come to see you every few weeks for guidance, and got lots of enthusiasm to boot. I’m alive, well, married with two sons and living in the hills of Los Gatos, CA.
I’m still a copywriter. Except now I mostly do strategic marketing work for companies before doing any writing.
I’m reasonably successful, reasonably happy and reasonably enthusiastic about life.
Anyway, I was thinking about people who have helped me in my life, and I randomly came across
your business card in a box of stuff I hadn’t touched in years, and thought that I should thank you.
So thank you for helping me more that you knew at a time when I really needed it.
Kindest regards,
R”

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“I came to Diane through the Boston Smith College Club, where she runs a program titled, ” Career Conversations.” Since graduating from college, I had worked in politics, campaigns, and or government and was living from election year to election year. I knew that the time had come for me to begin thinking about that second degree or life after politics and I felt that Diane would be able to help me.

I also came to Diane to assist me with a simultaneous plan to create a work/ life balance. Through her effective methods coupled with the Meyers-Briggs evaluation, Diane devised a plan of action in order to achieve my immediate and long term goals. In addition to in person meetings, she employed worksheets, phone conversations ( and many of these!), and thought exercises in order to get my mind centered on what was important not only in my career, but in life.

Diane also created a strategy for me to discover what my true priorities were and how to keep them at the forefront of all of my career planning. She was the all around counselor; not only did she provide career advice, but life advice.

Diane was also there for me whenever I needed her or I felt like I hit a road block. Her reassuring presence and dedication is truly a testament to her character and devotion to helping her clients. Through the work that I did with Diane, I feel that I am more organized, focused, and in a much better place to reach my goals, not only in the short term, but in the long term. “

From a former client

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“All is well with work and life. Our office moved and I have my own office! (A rare occurrence in the land of non-profit world for someone of my level) Yes, it is small – which is good as if our foundation grows they can’t stick another body in there. I like my job and the people I work with – no sneaky meanies in this office suite! The VP I report to is normal! (WOW I was wondering if that existed). I wanted to let you know all this. Would love to see  you - to catch up. Sending a big hello!”

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