I offer career life and general counseling services for individuals, companies and families in eastern Massachusetts in the Greater Boston Area. I work with clients to achieve their purpose in work, community and family through a holistic process of assessment of interests, goals, skills, talents, and relationships, and help them identify the best path to satisfy their interests and needs.

The following comments were submitted from former clients (now, friends).

“Diane, you probably don’t remember me. I was one of your clients 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. “

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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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“Diane has helped me a great deal in both my personal and professional lives. When I was in middle school, Diane was one of my favorite teachers. She was instrumental in helping me gain admission to boarding school, an event that contributed a great deal to my education and personal development. Later, after college, when I ventured into the job market for the first time, Diane helped me identify my career interests and map out a way to attain employment in my chosen field.

Diane takes a vested interest in her clients’ success, and she utilizes her significant educational and professional training to that end. Through our meetings, Diane guided me into re-thinking how I viewed myself as a possible job candidate, how I might best promote my skills and experience, and how to effectively utilize my existing network of personal contacts to best source opportunities in a very competitive job market. Diane’s counseling led me to better understanding of myself, my interests and gain a stronger identification of my own values, both in and out of the workplace. Our meetings were as much a journey into self-discovery as they were into career counseling, and far more enriching than services I had enlisted elsewhere.

I strongly recommend Diane’s services to all those new to the job market, those seeking to re-enter the market and those who are exploring completely new careers. Diane is a wonderful resource for helping you discover your personal and professional passion, marry the two, and identify a practical plan to helping you realize your goals.

Much love,
T”