For the last 20 years, some of the most extraordinary world leaders, CEOs, philanthropists and innovators have considered Dia their secret weapon. Over thousands of coaching sessions, she’s helped them tap into their power and move their businesses forward.

Dia helped Rio secure the 2016 Summer Olympics. Her clients include a wide range of organizations in technology and beyond. She’s coached changemakers at the Clinton Global Initiative and the Commonwealth Games Federation.

In 2018 Dia Launched Ask Like An Auctioneer, a project to help 1MM women ask for more and get it using the mental model and frameworks from the world of Auctioneering. Her drive is to help women be more courageous in how and what the ask for, gain a sense of control and confidence in their negotiations so they can reach their goals faster.

Dia is a SheEO activator and sits on the Development Board for The Coaching Fellowship, accelerating extraordinary women leaders in social impact. In 2016, she took up the mic as an auctioneer to maximize fundraising for non-profits benefiting women and girls. Dia is direct, magnetic, fierce and insatiably curious — and she’s passionate about helping women succeed. 

In this episode, Karen and Dia discuss:

• Success Story of Dia
• Commit to Get Leads
  • Make asks that are big enough to threaten a no. That is where you will have a chance to level yourself and your business.
• Consult to Sell
  • Maximize the potential of your ask to get the best yes possible, especially if it is bigger than you expect.
• Connect to Build and Grow
  • Continue to ask bigger and more scaled asks to get bigger and more scaled yeses. If you continue to ask small, your business will not grow. Go to your ZOFO, harness your courage, and just ask.
• Success Thinking, Activities and Vision
  • Actively fall in love with your goals. If you fall in love with your goals and vision, more than you hate rejection, you’re more likely to keep asking even when you get nos. 
• Sweet Spot of Success