Elevate Leadership,
Transform Teams,
Achieve Lasting Results.
engage, inspire, activate.
“Organizations succeed when their people are engaged”.
Workshop Facilitator, Instructor, and 2x TEDx Speaker, Diondra helps teams unlock their full potential through inspiring keynotes, workshops / training, and team-building programs. Her approach strengthens leadership, builds team connection, and sparks lasting performance.
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Diondra Filicetti is a distinguished Learning and Development professional, an experienced training facilitator, best-selling author, and two-time TEDx speaker specializing in team engagement strategy, leadership effectiveness and communication. With a background in Adult Learning, Instructional Design, and a Bachelor of Technology, Diondra uniquely blends educational theory with practical application to create transformative learning experiences.
Her expertise has been sought after by colleges, universities, and small businesses throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), where she has delivered engaging workshops that empower participants to make substantial changes in their lives. Diondra’s approach is rooted in the belief that education should be both engaging and impactful, and her sessions are known for their ability to inspire and motivate.
Diondra’s presence in public speaking has been marked by her TEDx talks, where she explores critical topics such as teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. In her acclaimed talk, "Unlocking Team Success: 5 Crucial Environmental Factors," Diondra presents the essential elements that foster effective teamwork and organizational success. Her insights into creating the right environment for teams to thrive have made her a ideal speaker for conferences and corporate events.
Beyond her professional engagements, Diondra has also made significant contributions to the realm of self-help and personal development. She is the author of the "Self-Awareness and Reflection Journal: Illuminate Your True Self," a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves. This journal features personality quizzes, powerful writing prompts, and self-assessments that encourage introspection and foster personal growth. Through this work, Diondra aims to enhance leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities in her readers.
Diondra’s commitment to empowering others is evident in every aspect of her work. She believes in the transformative power of self-awareness and reflection, and her teachings are designed to help individuals uncover their true potential. Whether she is facilitating a workshop, delivering a keynote speech, or guiding someone through her journal, Diondra’s goal is to inspire and enable personal and professional growth to build more engaged individuals and teams.
In addition to her formal education and professional experience, Diondra’s success is also attributed to her genuine passion for helping others. She approaches every engagement with enthusiasm and a deep commitment to her audience, ensuring that each session is not only informative but also deeply impactful.
For those seeking a speaker who can provide valuable insights into team dynamics, personal growth, and professional development, Diondra Filicetti offers a wealth of knowledge and experience. Her engaging style and practical approach make her a standout in the field, capable of delivering powerful messages that resonate long after the event has concluded. Whether you are a business, educational institution, or organization looking to foster growth and development, Diondra’s expertise can provide the guidance and inspiration you need.
Services
KeyNotes / Speaking
Diondra Filicetti delivers keynote presentations—such as From Quiet Quitting to Engaged Performance—that equip leaders with a practical playbook for designing a magnetic, high-performing culture that retains top talent in a hyper-competitive market. Her TEDx-caliber delivery combines psychological theory and real-world insight to inspire leaders to take actionable steps toward building environments where both people and performance thrive.
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Top performers don’t leave companies - they leave cultures. This is about attraction and retention in a hyper-competitive market. Business leaders care about turnover, hiring headaches and keeping their best people. Deliver a playbook on how to architect a magnetic, high-performance culture that keeps A-players without overpaying.
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The Success Skillset highlights the core skills everyone needs to thrive: networking, sales, branding, and communication. Through engaging stories, activities and actionable insights, it equips participants to expand their influence, strengthen relationships, and accelerate both personal and organizational success.
Workshops / Training
Leadership workshops such as Goal Setting & Strategic Planning immerse leadership audiences in crafting a robust 3-year strategic roadmap, building the confidence to set direction, inform decision-making, and drive sustainable organizational success. In these sessions, leaders are guided through practical frameworks and scenario-based exercises to collaboratively navigate and overcome resistance, anchoring buy-in in real leadership principle
Team Building Workshop / Program:
Designed for small teams (20 or less), the Team Building Program promotes communication. collaboration and the identification of team strengths as participants work through fun challenges, activities and reflection sessions.
Engaging Educational Workshops:
Plan & Pitch Your Business: This fun workshop is ideal for anyone new to business. You will learn the foundations of business and marketing and do a mock business pitch.
Team Building
Driven By… Co’s small-group Team Building Workshop (ideal for teams of ~20 or fewer) uses dynamic challenges, interactive activities, and structured reflection to boost communication, collaboration, and uncover collective strengths. This hands-on, intentionally crafted format helps leadership cultivate deeper understanding and alignment within their teams, directly supporting stronger engagement and team cohesion.
Contact us for a custom package.
CONSULTING
Driven By… Co’s small-group Team Building Workshop (ideal for teams of ~20 or fewer) uses dynamic challenges, interactive activities, and structured reflection to boost communication, collaboration, and uncover collective strengths. This hands-on, intentionally crafted format helps leadership cultivate deeper understanding and alignment within their teams, directly supporting stronger engagement and team cohesion.
Contact us for a custom package.
Trusted by Leading Organizations
From small teams to global organizations, Diondra has partnered with businesses, schools, and community groups to ignite engagement and performance.
Seneca College, Conestoga College, Toronto Metropolitan University, St. Joe’s Plate, BYSSI, Various Secondary Schools (Erindale Secondary School, Chinguacousy Secondary School, Lincoln M. Alexander Secondary School, Loyola Secondary School, Clarkson Secondary School, Hillcrest Middle School, Jean Augustine Secondary School), JCA (Jamaican Canadian Association) MAWB (Mississauga Area Women in Business), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel, and more!
Proven Results. Trusted Experiences.
Your Team’s Potential is Waiting.
When employees are engaged and supported, organizations don’t just succeed — they grow, innovate, and outperform. Diondra’s goal is simple: to help your team achieve that transformation.

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