Hello From

Shine!
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Shine was created from a commitment for people to be seen and heard in the world, and ultimately get their worth.

Originally, the concept of Shine, began with my own journey as a performer and the challenges that I faced with wanting the world to see me, to unleash my gifts and yet I was hiding away. I began by building a 12 week curriculum for other aspiring artists to face their fears. In the process, I discovered, this wasnt just about Performers, it was about everyone. However we are – in one area of our lives – is how we do life in other areas.

The Shine program serves as a catalyst to connect and release the power already within us, and to shine a light in whatever area of your life that you are committed to.

About Shine

Shine is an experiential process.

It is a combination of team building, mindfulness, breath & voice techniques, leading to a main arts-based activity, that is designed to challenge participants to bring about positive, permanent shifts in the quality of their life.

Participants are equipped with tools they can take with them, use and share wherever they go.

Come as you are. Everyone is welcome!

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What
Will
I
Accomplish?
  • Freedom to express and connect with your authentic truth.
  • Improve your effectiveness in performance in your personal life and in business.
  • Gain self-confidence and the ability to be present with others.
  • Reach beyond your fears.
  • Establish trust with yourself and those around you.
  • Learn practical tools, exercises, and mindset to elevate your vocal and expressive ability.
  • Reclaim your power within yourself, and whatever area of life you are committed to.
  • Increase your self acceptance and self-love.
  • Willingness to let go and be receptive.

Shine can be presented in multiple formats:
1 to 1 coaching,
small group coaching,
3-hour workshop,
5-hour workshop and
weekend retreats.

How
Is
Shine
Presented?

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Shine can be used in:

  • Continuing Education programs
  • In-Service Days
  • Retreats (Couples retreats, self-development)
  • Training Days
  • Team Building
  • Leadership Training
  • Musician/Actors/Dancers Skills Development
  • Teacher Training
  • Educational Workshops (Including Special Needs)
  • TEDx Presentation Preparation
  • Professional Development
  • Treatment centers (in-patient/out-patient/residential)
  • Entrepreneur training/development
  • Conference programs/workshops

About
Dian
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Dian Buckley has spent her lifetime using Music, Expressive Arts, Teaching and building Empowerment Programs to make a difference in the world. Thirty years as a Singer-Songwriter, 16 years as a Performing Arts Teacher and 6 years as an Introduction Leader for a Personal Development Program. She realized from an early age how the voice can heal, when her Sicilian grandad (a Semi-Professional Opera Singer) lost the ability to speak, due to the impact of Dementia, but was still able to sing to her.

She has toured the world as a Singer-Songwriter, focusing on using her gifts as a tool to share from the heart to the heart, such as being commissioned to write and perform for 12.12.12, a World Peace event, which was televised throughout the world from the UK.

Dian is an accredited Performing Arts Teacher and a Vocal Coach. She has an intentional focus on Continuing Education, including Dramatherapy, Transformative Leadership, and Teaching Creativity within Special Education. Her experience has been rich and varied – from being Head of Performing Arts for “Helen Allison School”, an Autistic School in the UK (Ages 5-20 years old), teaching Music in an Orphanage, Sunday & Presbyterian Schools in Ghana, Africa to empowering all ages, genres, and professions in freeing their voice.

She created “Shine” 12 years ago. It is an experiential process, using the Arts as a tool for people to be seen, heard and trust themselves and each other. Shine was based upon Dian’s journey from the challenges of being an artist. It has now served populations from MusiCares, Musicians, Business Leaders, Landmark Education Introduction Leadership Body (Orange County), Teachers, Womens Retreats, Schools & Colleges, Clinicians and Treatment Centers.

Dian has been in recovery from an Eating Disorder since 1996.

“Dian is a unique and immensely talented individual. She has a special ability to bring out the best in whoever she works with” — Head of School, Helen Allison, UK.

What Are
People Saying
About Shine?
I cannot give enough praise to Dian Buckley and the Shine program. As the founder of Dreamin, my voice is my greatest asset and I had no idea just how much improvement was possible. By helping me become present to the areas that I wasn’t expressing my true voice we increased my effectiveness, and sales, more than with any other course or product I’ve tried. Shine comes with my full recommendation as it is hands down the best investment I have ever made.
—Steven Lambert, Dream Master at Dreamin Inc.
It is with great pleasure and admiration that I recommend Dian Buckley and her vision for “Shine”. She is talented, versatile, patient and a remarkable contribution to the world.
—Women’s Retreat Leader, A TRILLION DREAMS, LLC
The program has been life-changing for participants…and for their friends, families, and colleagues.
—Brian Rouff, Managing partner, Imagine Communications
Dian was a godsend in my life at a time when I was leading more critical messages to larger audiences, to Boards of Directors, to leadership teams, to companies, and to dancers in my movement sessions. She gifted me with the practical tools, exercises, and mindset to elevate my vocal power. Thank you, D, for inviting all of us to shine – unapologetically. I appreciate you more than words can convey.
Erica – Shine participant, USA, Leadership Consultant & Dance Teacher
Thank you for teaching me how to SHINE.
—Tristan – Shine participant, USA, 10 years old.
Shine is a program that goes beyond what one might anticipate and enables you to dive deep into your creative heart and being and learn how healing can come from expressive arts and using your voice in ways you may never have before. I have seen clients leave the Shine experience with new, life giving beliefs as opposed to former systems which weren’t serving them. Clients have reported nothing but positive feedback from this experience, and I highly recommend this program! Dian has a true gift of attunement, heart centeredness, and compassion that is palpable throughout all the activities.
—Morgan Grace, Therapist, USA
I was already in a female trio when I met Dian and started Shine, however there was still a lot of room for improvements. I needed more confidence…I was able to prepare my voice, find my emotions, perform a solo and gain more confidence in myself. Dian had given us this amazing opportunity to better ourselves and move forward in not only our singing but also in life, and for that I am truly grateful for the chance to be in Shine. The final performance was a wonderful experience in front of family and friends and I felt like a star. As a result, I am now singing solos and feeling much more confident in my voice, and life both on and off stage. Thank you xx
—Sarah King, Shine participant, UK
Dian has a true gift in bringing out the best in her students. She is innovative, enthusiastic and committed. She challenged the thinking that autistic/aspergers people have a limited imagination.
—Dr Jacqui Ashton Smith, Executive principal (2006-2020), Helen Allison School (Flagship school for the National Autustic Society), UK
Organizations Shine Has Worked & Partnered With
  • Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS) Conference (2022)
  • Barefoot Yoga Sanctuary
  • Imagine Communications
  • Just Keep Swimming!
  • Landmark Education (Orange County, CA)
  • Milestones at Onsite | Residential Treatment for Trauma
  • MusiCares
  • Prosperity For ALL
  • Schools:
    • Helen Allison School (UK)
    • Foothills Montessori School (USA)
    • Kiddy Care Day Center (Africa)
  • Treatment Centers:
    • Cypress Lakes Lodge
    • Kemah Palms
    • Driftwood Recovery
  • A TRILLION DREAMS, LLC
  • Yoga Soul

Next

Steps

Contact Dian Buckley to learn how you can bring Shine to your organization.

Let’s discuss what your specific needs are, your key desired outcomes, the group size, and the length of the workshop.

I’ll prepare a custom quote for you.

Contact: (615) 669-1521

Email: contact@ishineworkshops.com