About Diane

Diane Overgard is the founder and CEO of 45 Degrees.

She is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Family Life Educator, and Certified Advanced Nurtured Heart Trainer as well as a sought-after Speaker, and published Author.  She is passionate about creatively inspiring people to understand themselves, find direction for their lives and develop habits that bring them more success in both business and family life.

With a background in Adult Education, she understands what motivates adults to build relationships and change behaviors. In her presentations, it is obvious that she knows how adults learn and quickly establishes an energizing environment of trust and respect, with enough light-heartedness to encourage participants to open up, have fun, and try new concepts and behaviors. Her speaking format is lively and insightful, outside the traditional relationship of lecturing speaker and listening student. Her presentations are challenging, personal, and motivational – but never boring!

Diane is a former licensed parent educator with 25 years of experience teaching about family dynamics, parent-teen relationships and parenting styles. Busy professionals hire her to guide them as they find practical ways to be more effective in their work and stay connected with their families. She also coaches extensively with single adults, empowering them to add more purpose, satisfaction, contentment and joy to their lives.

Diane speaks at staff trainings, business luncheons, retreats and educational conferences. She is a member of the National Council on Family Relations, Past-President of the Board for KidsMatter, Chair of Naperville Chamber Women in Business, and extremely active in the community.