Diane Auten

Diane Auten learned the importance of communicating effectively when she earned first her bachelor's and then a master's degree in communication studies. Today, Diane is a full-time

college professor, professional speaker, and author. Her areas of expertise are in business and professional communication, family communication, and interpersonal relationships.

Diane's book, "The Joys of Raising Boys: The Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious" was a a top ten finalist in the 2018 Author Academy Awards, an honor bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. It is full of true and unfiltered stories of the mayhem of raising boys, as well as insights from her communication background. Diane shares subtle, easy ways we can start to have more communicative relationships with our kids.

Diane has two sons, Bradley and Nate, and is married to her life-of-the-party-husband Dave. She lives on the beautiful Central Coast of California where she also enjoys cooking, camping, teaching Zumba, and spending time with her dogs.

Connect at: DianeAuten.com