Diane Hessan

Diane Hessan

Keynote Speaker: Business Thought Leader on Building a Competitive Advantage

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Diane Hessan Biography

An acknowledged business thought leader, Diane has been a featured speaker at dozens of conferences and meetings over the last few years, focusing on how companies can create competitive advantage through their people.

In addition to her 25 years in executive positions, she is also the co-author of the best-selling book, Customer-Centered Growth: 5 Strategies for Building Competitive Advantage. The book has received numerous citations and has been translated into nine languages. Diane is often called on to share her expertise on national news programs including CNN, CNBC, NBC Nightly News, and CNNfn.

Prior to joining Communispace Corporation, Diane spent her time as a consultant, facilitator, author, and speaker with special expertise in helping companies create competitive advantage through their people. She also spent 18 years as an executive at The Forum Corporation, a training and consulting firm that specializes in corporate education.

Diane is an honorary member of the Instructional Systems Association. She also is on the Board of Trustees of The Horizons Initiative which is dedicated to homeless children in Boston; the Tufts Alumni Council; the Board of Directors of Crabtree & Evelyn; Board member of the National Council on Women and Aging; and on numerous other advisory boards. She is the co-founder of The Sound Bytes, an a cappella group that writes lyrics about business and performs at major conferences.

A summa cum laude graduate of Tufts University, Diane received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School

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Diane Hessan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology.

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Diane Hessan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Diane Hessan for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Diane Hessan can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Austin Ambrozi, Kim To and Luis C. M. O. De Almeida. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Diane Hessan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Diane Hessan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Diane Hessan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Diane Hessan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Diane Hessan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Diane Hessan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Diane Hessan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Diane Hessan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Diane Hessan speak about?

    Diane Hessan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology.
  • Who is the agent for Diane Hessan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Diane Hessan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Diane Hessan for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Diane Hessan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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