Testimonials
"While working on strategies for effective bilingual conversations and developing ideas for a separate
project, I received clear, insightful feedback from Coach Diana and that helped me view my objectives
from fresh angles. She was very adaptable as my needs evolved, and her flexibility and encouragement
made a strong impression. The coaching was ASL-accessible and consistently available, something I hadn't
always experienced during my time at university. If you're seeking personalized support to help you move forward,
I highly recommend working with Diana."
Yeh K. Seoul, South Korea
"Diana has a gift for making people feel comfortable and her ASL/communication is very clear and engaging. She made
me want to listen, think deeply, and be engaged, and I could see the others in the workshop felt the same way.
The way she articulates life - particularly our daily experiences/thoughts/emotions, choices and choice-making,
relationships, wants and goals - is remarkably comprehensible and insightful. Learning about the importance
of balance in life and life choices and why/how balance is important to our overall health and well-being was
inspirational. We all benefited from her workshop and came away with hope and renewed confidence."
Seeing Beyond Workshop Participant
"I appreciate presenter's frankness about certain issues, attitudes expressed.
It's always good to hear the sometime difficult things - one can grow with some effort."
Participant from Workshop for Interpreters
"I think Diana Cho's topic was an important one for administrators."
"I felt Diana Cho was a wonderful presenter and such an amazing force for good.
More like her would be amazing!!"
"Thank you for being a standout presenter at our conference and making an impact!"
"Diana's warmth and gentleness was felt by all in the room."
RECALIBRATING YOUR LIFE
CEASD 2024 Keynote Session Attendees
"Diana has been a tremendous help for me personally and I highly recommend her for anyone out there
who needs a little push and support in their lives. Her approach is very gentle, peaceful, and heartfelt.
She's a beautiful human being with great gifts!"
Ana S. Hawaii
"One of the main breakthroughs I achieved through coaching was overcoming the feeling of being
stuck in my Master's project. Diana's insightful questioning and support enabled me to identify the root causes
of my challenges and devise innovative solutions. This led to a breakthrough in my approach and renewed
enthusiasm for my work. I highly recommend Diana Cho's coaching service. Her ability to actively listen,
ask thought-provoking questions, and provide guidance is invaluable for anyone seeking to achieve their goals."
Vincent S. California
"Working with Coach Cho helped me focus on my attitude, which was a game-changer for me.
Her reminders helped me shift my mindset toward growth, discipline, and commitment, allowing
more room for me to pursue my goals, like working on my small business, finishing my classes, and
learning new things. As a first-time coaching client, I found her to be professional in her coaching, and she
is greatly recommended for anyone who is bored or too busy with daily errands to work on the goals
they've always thought of doing but have put off."
Trent G. Austin, TX
"When I began coaching, I thought it was just about working through challenges and meeting
certain goals. Over time, I realized it was really about transforming how I show up — in my life, in parenting,
and in relationships. Communication with Diana has been very transparent and honest. Her coaching support
has strengthened how I parent, how I co-parent, and how I build and maintain personal relationships, from simply
reacting to situations into approaching them with self-awareness, patience, and intention. I believe
Diana is truly worthy of my recommendation."
Marquawn H.
"Going through the coaching journey as a Deaf person with a Deaf coach, especially
since we are both Asian, made the experience even more meaningful. Mentally and emotionally,
I struggled at times to convince myself and felt stuck in certain ways of thinking. But my coach offered
new perspectives and helped me understand how life works beyond my previous views. Sharing similar
cultural backgrounds helped me feel more understood and supported, which strengthened my confidence,
emotional resilience, and mental clarity, guiding me toward meaningful personal and professional growth.
I would definitely recommend this coaching service to others."
LiXuan H.
"Diana is an excellent teacher and coach. My skills and comfort with the language improved drastically.
She learned about my interests, preferences, learning goals, and life goals and followed my lead
with genuine curiosity and enthusiasm. She is an engaging talker and a great listener.
Beyond constructive criticism regarding my signing she offered insightful and thoughtful
feedback about larger life topics. I love her approach.
Dylan T.
"Diana helped me lay out the things I was interested in working on and provided me with efficient tools
to tackle certain obstacles. I appreciated having her a sounding board as we worked together on setting goals
and devising plans to accomplish them. I'd definitely recommend her. I'm usually a very private person but
it was easy to open up and dive into the work with Diana. She made me feel comfortable, safe, and heard."
Jess T. Texas
“I was in a mindset where I felt I was stuck or unsure how to proceed through my life. Various challenges and situations would bog me down and I felt I was not addressing these properly. I also suffered from various burnout from many things without really recognizing it. At some point I came across Diana’s Life Coaching videos and something seemed to click. I knew I had to try something new and there was nothing to lose from trying a free 15 minute consultation. And from there, I felt this was a good fit for me. I was able to process through my thoughts and feelings with more clarity. I benefit from Diana’s neutrality and different perspective when discussing events I needed help with processing or understanding. I learned some new techniques for managing mental energy for myself, so I avoid burnout. If you’re someone in a funk and need a neutral person who is very knowledgeable and experienced, easy to chat with, to challenge your thinking, and feeling stuck in life, this is recommended (Diana’s coaching services).”
Rebecca
“The workshop was excellent. Diana presented the information well, clear and concise,
meeting us where we are with our stressor..."
The facilitator was... "very attentive to questions or confusion from participants."
"very intentional on engaging her audience that lead to a more relatable understanding of the concepts."
"upbeat and interactive." "very personable."
"You can easily believe what she is teaching."
"Honestly, she did everything well!"
"My favourite takeaway is that stress is all about perspective."
"I make a commitment to making small changes TODAY!"
Unshackle This Moment Professional Development Workshop Participants