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Diane Bogino is the author of Finding Your Bootstraps: 11 Steps to Overcoming Victim Thinking. You can purchase "Boots" by going to: Solutions.

What I Do
Besides writing a few books, I coach people on life, career and performance improvement.

Work with assessments to help people understand themselves better and build more fulfilling personal and professional lives with the information we glean from the reports.

Design, develop and conduct training classes.

Please call 1.800.906.7834 or email us at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Ask about having Diane come speak at your next event:

Diane's Speaking Schedule
October 15, 2009 – MedTrade Conference
September 26, 2009- ASHI Conference
May 7, 2009 - Speaking at St. Simons GA, to Georgia Professional Bondsmen Association
April 22, 2009 - Judge in Interviewing Contest at Gwinnett Technical College 
April 15, 2009 - DeKalb Chamber
March 13, 2009 - Quality Assist
March 4, 2009 Grandy & Associates
February 2009 - DeKalb Chamber -
January 2009 - Georgia Association Museums & Galleries
December - Georgia Business Women's Council 
December- ACSYS Staffing
November - Georgia Association of Professional Bondsman
September - Partners Against Domestic Violence
September -  Athens Area SHRM
July - Four Winds, Inc.
June - AMC Theatres
April - Gerald Simmons & Associates
February - Gwinnett Tech
February - Clarion Hotel
March - Med Pro Personnel
March - American Society for Home Inspectors
June - American Society for Training & Development
August - Hospitality Sales & Marketing International
August - Partners Against Domestic Violence
September - Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
November - American Society of Women Accountants
December - Brain Trust

People have often asked me why I wrote "Boots."  "Was it to 'get back' at those who abused me?" "Was it to help me work through the past?" "Was it just for the money?" Money? What money? OK, OK, I DO sell the book, but it wasn't written for any of these reasons. I have no clue where those silly people are today nor do I care. If I hadn't already "done the work" (as psychologists are fond of saying), I don't think I could have written the book. I wrote it because I have a passion for helping others who have been through similar circumstances. I don't want anyone to suffer the mental torture I put myself through - or at least I want to help you shorten its duration.

The Early Years
Born in Portsmouth, VA, lived in Norfolk, VA.  My birth family consisted of a father, mother and two brothers. To say it was dysfunctional would be an understatement.

After living in three different foster homes, I was sent to Atlanta, GA to live with my aunt and uncle. I went from middle class suburbia to an out house.

Atlanta is still home (apologies to Norfolk). I live with my husband, Jerry Simmons. We married in 1999 and are very happy.

Family
I have a grown daughter and son. My husband also has a son and daughter. I would call them my step-children, but I didn't raise them and they were already adults with their own lives when Jerry and I met. Their mom, unfortunately died from MS. So I didn't raise them, which is why they're doing so well. My two, on the other hand, are scarred for life.

Between us we have five grandchildren, his, mine, but not ours.

No pets currently except for the fish in the pond and the birds, squirrels, etc. that scamper around our yard.

Education
In 2007, I earned a BS in Psychology from Georgia State University and hold the following certifications:
Certified Behavioral Analyst (CPBA)
Certified Values Analyst (CPVA)
TriMetrix Certified
DISC Certified
Certified Master Trainer