Expertise...
As President of the Diamond Success Group, Ava is a sought-after speaker, consultant, facilitator, and seminar leader. Her programs are filled with practical information—people come away with the inspiration, motivation and tools they need to succeed. Ava is a featured author in Real World Management Strategies that Work, which features twelve of the nation’s top authorities on management and leadership. She is also the author of Great Quotes from Feisty Women, a book of inspirational quotations with insight and down-to-earth wisdom from Ava. She holds a Masters Degree in Management.

Experience...
Ava speaks from over 20 years experience as a Fortune 100 manager, executive director of a not-for-profit agency, successful entrepreneur, and organizational consultant. She distills this experience into powerful lessons that inspire immediate action and get results.

Passion...
Ava’s unique style combines wisdom, humor, warmth, and a passion for results. To drive home her points, she uses stories and examples people relate to—she has an uncommon ability to connect with her audiences. People describe her as genuine, funny, thought provoking, passionate, down-to-earth, and refreshing. They love her combination of practical information and high-energy delivery. Ava inspires action!

First Gig – In her own words...
When I was seven years old, I asked my dad to set up a card table and chairs in the garage so I could have a little school for the other kids in the neighborhood. I invited four younger kids on my block to come over for my school the next day. My mom helped me round up paper, pencils, crayons, and elbow macaroni and string. I also brought out the pink plastic shoe I’d learned to tie my shoes on.

By the next morning, I was leading those kids in drawing, coloring, learning to tie their shoes, and making macaroni necklaces. A career was born!

In the third grade, I volunteered to work with the class of mentally disabled children in my school. By junior high, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. My first career, for my first 4 years out of college, was as a high school English teacher. I then moved into the corporate world, consult and train. And, I founded a speaking, consulting and training firm in 1995.

It all started with a little seven year-old girl who somehow knew what she loved to do and what her innate talent was. I am committed to helping people achieve success—in business and in life.