Dianne completed her nursing training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and gained extensive experience before being appointed Director of Nursing in 1987 at Longueville Private Hospital. In 1990, she become CEO and under her direction the hospital set new Australian benchmarks in fourteen categories relating to service excellence and performance management in a national benchmarking survey.

Dianne has studied extensively in communication, leadership, counselling and coaching including a Master Practitioner course in Neurolinguistic Programming and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She belongs to many industry associations and is an Associate Fellow at the Institute of Management. Having presented nationally and internationally, she shares real life experiences and practical strategies that can be applied immediately to support organisations and to instill a sense of ownership and purpose in staff. Di informs, challenges and entertains the spirit of those who listen to her.