Diane Allen has been a professional violinist for decades, and is now drawing on her experience in the music world to empower women to become more confident communicators.

In this episode of A Congruent Life, Diane shares stories about how her music career has intertwined with her personal journey, including:

the perseverance and hard work needed to make it as a musician, and that talent didn't come easy,
insights that she's gained and shared as a music teacher,
how getting involved in Toastmasters brought new skills and fresh enthusiasm into her life,
learning to stretch her business in new ways, and to grow in new directions,
the value of coaching to serve as an external mirror for personal insight,
being aware of energetic pulls, waking up early, and excitement for projects,
how she wants to leverage her experience to be of service in the world.

Links from the Show

Eloquent Expression website
Exude Confidence Naturally When Speaking In Public: Tips From A New York City Trained Violinist, by Diane Allen
Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell
Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg

Diane is also extending an offer for some free coaching to A Congruent Life listeners: just contact Diane, and let her know you found her on A Congruent Life!