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Meet a Jane: Diane Cunningham
Posted on June 29, 2010 - Filed Under Accidental Jane, Meet a Jane, Success Tips for Jane
Diane Cunningham is the owner of a coaching business offering one-on-one consulting, a mastermind group, and on-line retail resources. She recently founded the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs. Although she started her business to make a difference and to help other women, it was also a necessity. “I had looked for a job in my career field and sent out 60 resumes with no luck,” says Diane. “So I finally took action, and hired myself! I wanted to use my gifts to help women find and live their unique purpose.”
Diane’s passion for what she does translates into numerous rewards that motivate her every day. “The greatest reward is changing lives, one person at a time,” reflects Diane. She loves so many things about her business:
• Watching a woman find her passion and gather up the courage to take action on it.
• Being around other female entrepreneurs that share the same journey.
• Unfolding challenges and the variety that each day holds.
• Working hard and seeing results.
• Looking back and realizing how far she has come in the last 5 years.
• Appreciating that she has accomplished things that she never thought she could do.
After taking the free Which Jane Are You? assessment at www.JaneOutoftheBox.com, Diane discovered that her Jane type has changed over time. “I just took the assessment again and I am an Accidental Jane. I used to be a Tenacity Jane, but now that my business is five years old, I feel that I am turning a corner. Each year has had challenges and successes. As an Accidental Jane, I love the flexible schedule, control over how I spend my time, and the relationships and connections that my business provides. Watching my clients live their dreams is amazing and my dreams are bigger too. 2010 is my BE BRAVE year as I take on new and exciting projects, including writing a book and launching a national association, the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs. There is always more to learn! I was a Tenacity Jane for a long time and was shocked to find that I was no longer. I was used to being Tenacity.”
Diane’s Lessons Learned for Tenacity Janes and Accidental Janes:
Lesson #1: Get help!: I finally got a virtual assistant this year and what a difference that has made.
Lesson #2: Speak your Truth: Figure out your ideal client and stop trying to be everything to everyone.
Lesson #3: Be Brave: Step out and do things that scare you…you will never know until you try!
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Diane,
You sound like an amazing woman and an example to many! I love that you mention you were “used to be a Tenacity”! I think many of us get comfortable with who we become.
Sounds like you are a leader!
Thanks for sharing!