Hi, my name is Diane Helbig and over the past 35 years I've found 1 thing to be consistent when it comes to Leadership & Sales Success.
Both are rooted in meaningful relationships
About Diane
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Diane Helbig is a professional trainer, facilitator, and program developer with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering impactful programs that drive meaningful change. Known for her direct, engaging, and humorous style, Diane creates an interactive learning environment where participants feel empowered to develop their own skills and strategies.
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She has been training professionals since the late 1980s, working with individuals at all levels—from frontline employees to senior leaders. Diane’s ability to connect with her audience, regardless of industry or experience, sets her apart. She understands that every person has unique needs and tailors her approach to ensure attendees leave with practical, actionable strategies they can implement immediately.
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Diane’s expertise spans sales, strategic planning, leadership, customer service, and time management. Whether delivering her proven workshop programs or developing customized training sessions, she collaborates with organizations to address their specific challenges and objectives. Her work with corporate training organizations, business incubators, and companies across the United States has helped hundreds of leaders and employees enhance their skills, confidence, and effectiveness.
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Her career began in operations, where she not only trained employees in technical and soft skills but also empowered them to take ownership of business processes. As Director of Operations for Data Direction Inc., she developed training programs that equipped staff with both operational expertise and financial acumen—teaching them to create and manage an operating P&L on a weekly basis.
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Since founding her own firm in 2006, Diane has expanded her impact, working with corporations, universities, and industry groups to develop leaders, strengthen teams, and improve business outcomes. She has led training programs for organizations such as Kent State University’s Corporate University, Lorain County Community College, ERC, the University of Dayton Center for Leadership, CCS, and JumpStart.
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Diane’s ability to engage, motivate, and challenge participants ensures that her workshops go beyond theory—they create lasting change. Her quick wit, problem-solving abilities, and deep business knowledge make her a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. The consistent positive feedback and ongoing partnerships with organizations across industries are a testament to her effectiveness.
Appearances
PMI WLEC
Toledo, Ohio
Ridge Tool
Elyria, Ohio
University of Dayton Center for Leadership
Dayton, Ohio
CCS Training
Virtual
North Royalton Chamber of Commerce
North Royalton, Ohio
ERC
Virtual
Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
Virtual
Succeed Without Selling: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
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The sales playbook is broken - and honestly, it's been overdue for a rewrite.
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Buyers are smarter. Markets are louder. And let's face it: nobody wants to be "sold" anymore. The high-pressure pitch is officially obsolete. In its place? A radical new apporach rooted in curiosity, strategy, and human connection.
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This keynote is not about tactics - it's a seismic shift in how we think about influence, value, and trust in the modern marketplace. it's about unlearning the outdated scripts and embracing a sales philosophy built for the next generation of leaders, creators, and changemakers.
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If you've ever thought:
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"I hate selling"
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"Why don't people get what I offer?"
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"I'm tired of being ghosted"
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You're already halfway to better results. And this session will take you the rest of the way.
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In this provocative and practical keynote, you'll discover:
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Why the more you focus on "sales," the less you actually sell.
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The power of asking better questions - and how curiosity can unlock deeper relationships and bigger results.
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How to grow beyond the sale by focusing on service, not just the close.
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Three came-changing truths that will rewire your approach to every conversation:
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You can't sell anything to anyone.
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No one cares about what you sell.
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Your only job is to care about them.
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If you're ready to lead with insight instead of ego, and transform your conversations into catalysts for trust, growth, and long-term impact - this is the conversation you've been wanting.
The Collaborative Leader: Redefining Power, Presence, and Trust in the Future of Leadership
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The leadership model that got us here won't take us where we need to go.
Today's workforce is hybrid, human-centered, and hungry for meaning. They want leaders who listen, not lecture. Cultures built on trust, not control. And work that feels aligned, not just assigned.
That's where The Collaborative Leader comes in.
This session is a call to action - and a clear blueprint - for a new kind of leadership. One that trades ego for empathy, control for curiosity, and power-over for power-with. The Collaborative Leader doesn't just manage performance. She cultivates belonging. She creates psychological safety. She invites feedback, leads with humility, and knows that the most effective leaders are the ones who make everyone around them better.
In this Future of Leadership session, we'll explore:
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The breakdown of the old leadership model - and why it's fueling disengagement and turnover
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The mindset and behaviors of collaborative leadership - and how to practice them every day
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How to build trust across hybrid and multi-generational teams (even when the room is virtual)
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Why leading with presence, not performance, creates higher-performing teams
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How to align your leadership style with your values and your workplace realities
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Attendees will leave this session with a new framework for leadership - one rooted in trust, mutual respect, and shared success. A model that doesn't just work for the next generation of teams - it was built because of them.
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Because the future of leadership isn't about being in charge. it's about being in collaboration.