About
Diane Bradford is a communications strategist, leadership trainer, and career coach who helps people communicate with clarity, lead with emotional intelligence, and step into the next chapter of their professional lives with confidence. With more than two decades of experience across public agencies, corporate teams, and nonprofits, she brings a practical, human‑centered approach to developing strong communicators and resilient leaders at every level.
As a certified neurolinguistics programming practitioner, Diane specializes in coaching women over 40 to reclaim their confidence, redefine their professional identity, and move boldly toward roles that reflect their strengths and ambitions. She is known for helping women see themselves clearly again — their value, their voice, and the possibilities ahead.
Diane also partners with organizations to strengthen how their people communicate, collaborate, and lead. Her emotional-intelligence‑based workshops blend practical communication tools with coaching, NLP, and leadership development, equipping staff to navigate difficult conversations, represent their organization with confidence, and build stronger internal and external relationships.
Diane is also a speaker with J.Marie & Associates, bringing education-focused communications trainings to schools across the nation.
Michael Simmons, Former School Board President
Mukilteo School District, WA
“Diane’s partnership during my term as School Board President was critical to my productivity as the primary spokesperson with key messages and responses to board inquiries. Diane’s strategic leadership and guidance in maintaining timely and informative communications, both print, live media, and responsiveness was superb. The consummate communications strategist, her commitment to her expertise is unquestionable, and her forward-thinking leadership is second to none.”
Dr. Ian B. Saltzman, Superintendent
Everett Public Schools, WA
"Your expertise, professionalism, and leadership were invaluable throughout this process. You brought clarity, confidence and calm to a complex undertaking-and made it feel seamless. Your ability to lead a team with both skill and grace is truly a gift. It was a pleasure working with you, and I would gladly do so again. For anyone seeking a strategic, steady, and highly capable partner, I give my highest recommendation."