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Meet Dr. Diana Sturm
Hello, I’m Dr. Diana Sturm, and my mission is to assist those who are eager to improve themselves and become the best versions of who they can be. Together, we’ll explore the power of confidence that can positively impact various aspects of your life, helping you overcome feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. Imagine the liberation of breaking free from self-doubt and imposter syndrome, gaining the confidence to express yourself without hesitation. Confidence can truly make a difference in personal relationships, career choices, and goal-setting for your life journey.
Early Years
During my life, I’ve grappled with doubts and the desire to blend into the background in many situations. My journey began during elementary school, where I experienced intermittent bullying from classmates. As a result, I became withdrawn and shy, detesting any form of public speaking, particularly the dreaded classroom presentations.
As I entered college, I managed fine in small groups or one-on-one settings with friends, but larger gatherings made me exceedingly uncomfortable. Public speaking remained an unattainable feat. When I left college, the lack of confidence significantly impacted my job interviews, hindering my progress in creating a successful career in management.
As an Adult
Over time, I discovered the realm of personal development and positive affirmations, which brought some relief. Nevertheless, I still couldn’t fully release the grip of my fears. Eventually, I secured a retail management position, which required me to train a small team of eight on a weekly basis. Slowly, but steadily, I started to find comfort in speaking before them, and my confidence increased. This confidence led to more opportunities for public speaking.
However, the true turning point came when I stumbled upon the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)/tapping. Tapping is a powerful tool which became the key to unlocking my fear of public speaking.
As I embraced this transformative technique, I found myself stepping into a newfound confidence. This confidence empowered me to embrace public speaking and explore new possibilities – including helping others with their fears and limiting beliefs.
Career Path
My career path has been very different from others. I’m a polymath, meaning I have deep interests in a variety of subjects. As a result, I have chosen to get further education in several, very different fields. With a business undergrad in hand, I went back to school for my love of the environment. I obtained a Master’s and Ph.D. in Geological Sciences.
By this time, personal development was also a passion of mine so when information on tapping presented itself, I had to try it. It was so life changing for me that I became a tapping coach. But people started to come to me with complex problems and I couldn’t help them. While I was a geology professor and tapping coach, I went back to school for a second Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I became a licensed professional counselor to help people. I currently provide counseling services for clients in Alabama and Florida at Welcome Life Counseling.
Coaching
For most of my clients, coaching looks more like business mentorship. They want to either do better in their current field of work by getting rid of mental blocks. I partner with clients to brainstorm ideas, set goals, break down those goals into tangible steps, and start moving towards them. The goal is to maximize their personal and professional potential. Clients sometimes need help in: overcoming procrastination, fear of marketing themselves, or being unable to select a goal to move towards.
My expertise lies in guiding and supporting adults, providing opportunities to change your mindset to help you with your goals. It’s essential to note that this is not therapy. My focus isn’t on delving into your past or providing diagnoses. Instead, I aim to create a safe and nurturing environment where you can grow and flourish with your goals.
You start anywhere: with the online classes, or the one-on-one coaching. I’ll work with you to uncover and enhance your existing strengths. Using these, we will start moving towards your goals. If you are ready to embrace your potential and embark on a journey of self-discovery, I’m here to help support you. This is your time to shine, and I’m honored to accompany you on this transformative expedition.
I’m dedicated to helping people improve their lives.
Payment for Services
Sessions are not covered by insurance and are private pay only. I send out invoices through Stripe payment processor which serves businesses across the U.S. Using Stripe, you can pay with credit/debit cards or an ACH bank transfer. I cannot see the account information you input into the Stripe system. To hold your appointment, payment must be made in full the day before the appointment.
Ready to start? Questions? Email me at: diana@sourceofabundance.com.