KEYNOTES, Workshops / Training

Diondra Filicetti is a Workshop Facilitator, Instructor and 2x TEDx Speaker dedicated to building more engaged teams and individuals.

Diondra Filicetti is a distinguished workshop facilitator, instructor, and two-time TEDx speaker specializing in personal and professional development. With a rich 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.
Connect with Diondra
- LinkedIn
- Watch Diondra's TEDx Talk
2x TEDx Speaker
2024 MBOT Award Winner
Instructor for over 10,000 Students
Implemented Professional Development Programs in Multiple Peel Schools
Published Self-Awareness Journal

Featured Workshop / Keynote Topics

Send me an email at info@drivenbyco.com to chat about your workshop needs!

- From Quiet Quitting to Engaged Performance: 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.
- Goal Setting & Strategic Planning: In this workshop, participants will engage in a strategic planning process, learning essential concepts and practical techniques to develop a comprehensive 3-year plan. Participants will gain the confidence and skills needed to set a clear direction, make informed decisions, and drive sustainable success over the next three years.
- How to Gain Team Buy-In: This workshop will help participants understand how to achieve team buy in of goals by tapping into leadership principles and practical strategies for involving team members. Finally, participants will have the opportunity to explore specific scenarios in order to practice overcoming likely roadblocks and objections.
- 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.
- 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.
- Using Your Voice With Confidence: This workshop focuses on developing confidence in speaking, networking and oral presentations which are highly sought after career skills.
Need a workshop facilitator or motivational speaker for your event? Contact us at info@drivenbyco.com today to discuss.

Past Partners Include:

Past Partners: IDEA Mississauga, Shop Pros, 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), Graphics Canada Expo, JCA (Jamaican Canadian Association) MAWB (Mississauga Area Women in Business), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel, and more!

Workshop / Keynote Highlights

Keynote for Groundbreaking Foundations Inc.

Mastering Your Business Strategy Workshop at IDEA Mississauga

Consent Culture Conference Keynote | Peel District School Board

IDEA Mississauga - Clarity and Collaboration Workshop

Shop Pros SOAR Conference Speaker

Summer Company Business Mentorship Through IDEA 2024

Diondra with Graphics Canada Organizer Dan Mustata after hosting 3 panels at Graphics Canada Expo 2023

TEA “Not So CEO” Panel at Toronto Metropolitan University (Oct 2023)

Mississauga Area Women in Business Meet Up

Introduced By Adam Growe, star of Canada’s TV series Cash Cab

Mississauga Board of Trade Business Excellence Awards - Award Acceptance

On October 30th, we had the opportunity to conduct a virtual seminar with Art Seto’s 3rd year Graphic Communications management class. We discussed the different Virtual Portfolio platforms available including website building platforms and publishi… — On October 30th, we had the opportunity to conduct a virtual seminar with Art Seto’s 3rd year Graphic Communications management class. We discussed the different Virtual Portfolio platforms available including website building platforms and publishing platforms.

Loyola Secondary School - Scholarships and Persuasive Writing Workshop

Clarkson Secondary School - Career Planning Workshop

Boys & Girls Club of Peel Partnership - Soccer Workshops

Featured in the BYSSI Virtual Speaker Series in February 2021, we had the opportunity to discuss purpose and how to identify what drives you with both high school and middle school students!

We had the honour of delivering a seminar discussing Purpose and how to find it in partnership with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel Black Community Advi...

“Hello Diondra! , I hope you are doing well.
I just wanted to reach out and say a HUGE thank you for attending and running your much valued presentation at our consent culture event!!
You will be happy to know the feedback from the students and staff who attended the event was very positive. They thoroughly enjoyed learning about 'tuning into their intuition'. The students shared that the information received would be very useful and supportive of the consent culture initiatives, which they will be implementing in their daily lives. They were truly inspired and reported to have thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and the event overall.
We truly appreciate your efforts in delivering these important messages of consent and it was so well received by the students.
Again, thank you so much and I look forward to working with you again.” - Sofia Bashir, Social Worker – Safety & Wellbeing Department, Peel District School Board

“I was blown away by the TEDx talk that Driven By...'s founder, Diondra, gave! She provided us all with a real understanding of how to make teams more effective and was able to relate it to any kind of team we are in: whether in our personal or professional lives. It just shows how Driven By... can help all of us develop ourselves and our organizations.” - Patrick James Reid, Technical Director

“Diondra from Driven By Co. recently delivered an outstanding TED talk on the intricacies of teams, leadership, and motivation of high-level teams, and I was thoroughly impressed. Her presentation was well-researched and offered a clear, insightful perspective on what drives teams to excel.
As a member of a high-functioning team myself, I found her ideas to be particularly resonant. Diondra expertly unpacked the dynamics of successful teams, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and a shared vision. Her analysis of motivation, focusing on both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, was especially enlightening.
It was evident that Diondra put a lot of effort into understanding the nuances of team operations and leadership. Her examples were relevant, her arguments well-structured, and her delivery engaging. I left the TED talk not only inspired but also equipped with practical strategies to enhance my team's performance.
Overall, Diondra did a fantastic job, and I greatly appreciated the opportunity to learn from her expertise.” - Jaime Wallace, Tactical Operator, Peel Regional Police

"I reached out to Diondra for an event for my student group. Since she is also an entrepreneur, I had a feeling she would be a perfect fit, especially with her company and their vision. I stood corrected, because at the event I moderated and asked her about advice for students struggling with finding their own way around entrepreneurship, she was absolutely inspiring. Absolutely loved having her!" - Virgil Shaha, Director of Events TEA TMU

“This workshop got the group thinking about what kind of business we are/want to be, getting us right to work on individual business goals, but working through them collaboratively. Clever design and delivery!” - Christine Bellerby, Bellerby Design

“As one of the speakers at her 2024 Success Strategy Summit and a co-panelist for the Cultivate YOU Summit, I have experienced Diondra's empowering approach first-hand. Through her company, Driven By... Co., Diondra encourages her clients to assess what they are driven by while providing practical strategies and ongoing support for success. She has created an invaluable and insightful platform, which I highly recommend.” - Jamelia Gay, Executive Function Coach

“Working with Diondra was amazing! The lessons were dynamic, transparent, and relative. The students loved and appreciated her time. They all had really good takeaways and insight.” J. Smith, Peel District School Board