About me
Hello or こんにちは
Welcome to my life coaching space. I’m Dianne (Di for short), a certified life coach here to support you in overcoming obstacles, celebrating your unique strengths, and navigating the big and small challenges of life with clarity and confidence.
My journey has been anything but straightforward—it's been full of varied roles, cultures, challenges, and successes—and that’s exactly what allows me to connect with people from all walks of life. Whether you’re navigating career transitions, relationship dynamics, family changes, or personal growth, I’m here to support you because I get it.
I’ve lived and worked internationally, raised a blended family, solo-parented, and been both an employee and in business. I know firsthand what it takes to stay resilient in tough times and to keep moving forward, even when the path isn’t clear. From teaching and mentoring students to helping start businesses, working for an airline, in real estate, tourism and the police, each experience has helped me hone my skills in empathy, listening, and understanding the deeper layers of what drives and holds us back. In each chapter, I’ve seen the power of having someone in your corner, and I’m passionate about being that person for my clients.
My passion is helping people overcome their challenges and achieve their goals.
In my early 20ies I started my family in Japan, and not long after, I became a single mother in a foreign country with no support network. With English as my first language, I had to quickly learn Japanese and adapt to the culture to make Japan feel like home. Japan remained home for about 11 years before we eventually returned to New Zealand in 2006. My time in Japan has opened many doors for myself including the ability to offer life coaching services in both English and Japanese.
What makes me a good coach is my ability to listen without judgement and to see and support the real “you.” My clients appreciate my practical, down-to-earth approach and my commitment to helping them discover their authentic selves through self-reflective practices. As your life coach, I’ll be your cheerleader, bring insight without imposing direction and support you every step of the way as you find your own path forward. I’ve been the friend, the mentor, the motivator, and the voice of encouragement in many people’s lives, and now I’m here to help you create positive change, too.
Together, we’ll work through what’s important to you. I’m not here to tell you what to do, but to help you in identifying and overcoming whatever’s holding you back. Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, but with resilience, courage, and a bit of support, I believe that each of us can navigate it successfully. If you’re ready to make meaningful shifts, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
