Diane has been helping people "get inspired" for over 15 years in numerous capacities.  She has a Masters Degree in Education in Guidance and Counseling and a Bachelors Degree in Communications both from Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington.  She has previously worked in Domestic Violence Prevention and as an Employee Assistance Counselor for a hospital.  She is a member of the San Antonio Professional Coaches Association (www.sapca.org),  Toastmasters International, Business and Professional Women (BPW), and the Wichita Falls Board of Commerce & Industry.    

Diane is a Certified Life Purpose Coach with Life Purpose Coaching Centers, an international program started by Dr. Katie Brazelton to train women who are passionate about helping others know and fulfill their unique life purpose.  Dr. Brazelton, previously worked as the Women's Bible Study Director at Saddleback Church and created this ministry as a result of her work with Rick Warren, paster of Saddleback Church and author of The Purpose Driven Life.  The main book in the series is Pathway to Purpose for Women. 

Diane is a runner.  She started running in high school in California with the Cross Country team and has run or walked off and on since then.  She says, "I am not the fastest and not the slowest.  I am in the middle of the pack with the regular people.  I run because it helps keep me sane.  I used to weigh 203 lbs and I felt  trapped in my body.  Running has helped my self-confidence level stay on an even keel.  Running has given me great friends, lots of t-shirts, and numerous medals."   She has completed 3 marathons with the Team in Training program raising money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in 2002, 2003, and 2004.  In October 2005, she completed Marathon  #4 in Portland, Oregon.  She is still running......and considering a Half-Marathon again soon.   

Diane is a Christian, and is very active in church as a group member, Elder, and previously as the Campaign Director for the 40 Days of Purpose.  She can normally be found speaking or leading womens groups or organizing a meeting.   She currently is a member at First Presbyterian Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. 

Diane is married to Robert, a great husband and friend who is stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas.   

Diane is a People Person, an ENFJ on the Meyers-Briggs, and a Sanguine-Choleric using the Personality Profile.  She is loves people and "tends to collect them" as friends wherever she goes. 

Diane loves Starbucks, reading, journaling, and discovering new things. 

Diane's favorite verse, from THE MESSAGE sums it up:
This is my LIFE WORK:  helping people understand and respond to this Message.  It came a a sheer gift to me, a real surprise, God handling all the details.  When it came to presenting the Message to people who had no background in God's way, I was the least qualified of any of the available Christians.  God saw to it that I was equipped, but you can be sure that it had nothing to do with my natural abilities. - Ephesians 3: 7-8

"I am passionate about helping people improve physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  Are you ready to create a life that you love?  I would love to encourage and support you in this next phase of your journey.  Now is the time to get started!" -Diane

Are you ready?  Email Diane at diane@dianecunningham.com to set up your FREE Inspiration Appointment and get a feel for coaching!