16. Unwrap life’s unlikely gifts
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Episode 16
Diane Simard, a motivational speaker, and breast cancer survivor has dedicated her life to raising awareness about the psychological trauma that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis.
Recognized as one of the inaugural Top 100 National Women in Business to Watch by BizWomen.com within three months of completing treatment, Diane founded the Center for Oncology Psychology Excellence (COPE) at the University of Denver and began writing her award-winning book, The Unlikely Gift of Breast Cancer.
Sharing more about her life, her journey, and her book, you’ll learn that even the most challenging experience can unwrap the most unlikely gifts.
“Cancer is a trauma that needs to be processed, like any trauma in your life.”
Questions to Ask Yourself:
Who in your life needs support with a health concern?
How has your life prepared you for adversity?
What unlikely gifts have your challenges in life provided?
About Diane Simard:
Recognized as one of the inaugural Top 100 National Women in Business to Watch by BizWomen.com, Diane M. Simard is an executive leadership legacy creator, motivational speaker, survivor of Stage III breast cancer, and psycho-oncology advocate to bring more attention to the psychological trauma cancer often creates.
Within three months of completing treatment, Diane founded the Center for Oncology Psychology Excellence (COPE) at the University of Denver and began writing the multi award-winning book, The Unlikely Gift of Breast Cancer, named one of Book Authority’s best breast cancer books of all time. Her COPE story is featured in Courageous Warrior: Beauty from the Ashes, a multi-award-winning independent documentary film now streaming.
During her career as a business strategy executive and angel investor, she served on 12 corporate and non-profit boards and was recently named a Distinguished Alumni by her alma-mater, the University of Nebraska-Kearney.
Connect with Diane:
Website: dianemsimard.com