Thembi Speaks

Award-Winning Nonprofit Executive. Organizational Development and Effectiveness. Change Management. Women's Empowerment. Diane Jordan-Grizzard launched Thembi Speaks LLC to be a catalyst in bringing about an alternate future in personal and organizational life. The business approach is to inspire individuals and teams to lead from aspiration in order to increase accountability and decision-making, and deliver sustainable results. While living in Liberia, Diane witnessed the military coup d’état, served as a midwife, and owned a business. The integration of these experiences with her formal studies inspires the framework she uses to executive coach and design and facilitate large and small learning experiences that encourage individuals to unlock their purpose, passion, and power. The African proverb “it is not where you are but what you do there that matters”, drives Diane’s passion to encourage individuals to dream and believe that their dreams can come true. Diane participated in the 2012 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to research a book that will publish in 2014.