Heather Simone - The Diamond Advantage: Promote Yourself Without Losing Who You Are

The Diamond Advantage provides women in the competitive business environment an excellent strategic plan to excel in the workplace. The PRISM model, (Personal, Relationship, Intellectual, Spiritual and Master Professional) is an in-depth plan which includes an exercise in identifying core values and implementing a workable model to succeed both personally and professionally. Inspired by her personal story, the reader is enriched by sharing in her personal history of challenging beginnings as the daughter of an immigrant mother, her struggles balancing family and career, and her job disappointments where she so successfully reengineered a business that she unintentionally worked her way out of a job. Dr. Simone demonstrates that just as a diamond is refined under pressure, so is the successful woman who reaches her goals with intentionality while in the refiners fire of the work world. Dr. Simones model includes a Diamond Success Declaration, a practical plan where you learn to promote yourself without losing yourself on your terms.

Professor Paul Benchener, former Director, Executive MBA Program, Rider University

Dr. Heather Simone is a forthright, always prepared, strategically minded business professional with 15 years of experience in major financial services companies. In The Diamond Advantage , Dr. Simone offers a framework for career success by thinking through the present into the future. Using the acronym of PRISM to outline a lens for achieving success, Dr. Simone endeavors to disperse motivational light through a series of exercises intended to clarify goals and set a pathway forward.

Dr. Nancy DiTomaso, Distinguished Professor, Rutgers Business SchoolNewark and New Brunswick

Dr. Heather Simone brilliantly presents her Diamond Life Advantage Framework with supporting examples of transformational leadership and the benefits of a diverse corporate culture, highlighting the importance of aligning core values and beliefs with personal action to achieve ones authentic success. Dr. Simones Fortune 100 success story underscores the persistent drive and pressure one must withstand to achieve next level success. This dedicated climb, especially coming from a woman of color in the corporate 100 space, is a perfect analogy to the pressure a diamond must withstand to reveal its unique luminescent beauty. I couldnt help but sing Shine on you crazy diamond throughout this book as Dr. Simone encourages leaders, rising stars, and entrepreneurs to strategically plan their unique path to success. As an executive coach myself, having navigated similar corporate climates and entrepreneurial endeavors, I stand with Dr. Simone to say shine on and share your unique magnificence with the world. The world needs you. Whether you are a leader climbing the corporate ladder or an entrepreneur reaching for that next level, Dr. Simone encourages you to build your brand in every interaction - your success depends on it. Thank you Dr. Simone for courageously sharing your radiant brilliance.

I feel you are a role model for corporate leaders, rising stars and entrepreneurs especially for women of color being a woman of color yourself who has forged that path in a mostly white male business world. This makes you a more significant role model for other women of color who wish to shine brightly in their lives as well! Good for you!!! We need more successful women standing up for younger women. Wishing you even more success as you step out fully with your book! Congratulations!

Donna Karaba, Executive Coach, Bestselling Author, Passion, Purpose, Profit: 9 Keys to Building an Authentic Executive Coaching Business

This book was a real eye opener! Theres nothing wrong with anyone trying to elevate themselves to where you want to be. Dr. Simone lays it all out for you, if you are willing to acknowledge your worth. As the book says, Your value doesnt decrease based on someones inability to see your worth. Loved it!

A. Murray, Business Executive

Wow! The Diamond Advantage speaks to anyone trying to get to their next level! It clearly provides a holistic view to success. I now have a plan forward. This is a MUST read!

B. Ogunnoiki, Business Leader

I was both excited and proud to read your book - The Diamond Advantage . In the book, you tackle an often talked about topic (Personal Success) in a straight-forward, insightful manner while maintaining a truly personal touch that meant so much to me as the reader. Your research was extensive and your guidance very impactful! The use of a personal strategic plan added a tangible conclusion to all the important lessons in - The Diamond Advantage.

Please continue to Shine On! As you know, excellence is almost always brighter than we think.

Barry M. Pelletteri, Adjunct Professor, Executive MBA Program, Rider University

This is Dr. Heathers calling. Her purpose. Read this booklisten to her speak and youll understand why. Not only is she a wealth of knowledge, she expresses it in a way that you cant help but internalize her message. I have so much admiration for her positive spirit and her ability to use practical tools to make all the difference in the world!

Sandra Rodriguez Bicknell, Founder, Cuts of a Diamond Coaching

The Diamond Advantage is a must read, start off right by reading The Diamond Advantage by Dr. Heather Simone!!! With leadership and research Dr. Heather Simone guides your journey with customized strategies for your success. As a business owner, The Diamond Advantage has totally changed my perspective in what it takes to live beyond my current expectations. I now have a better work- life approach in obtaining my success! Dr. Heather delivered her concepts supportively and genuinely, like a true friend. I will revisit this book time and time again! I highly recommend and will be sharing with my staff!

Janice Collins RN, WHNP -BC, Executive Director, Collins Family Planning Clinic

Being a business woman who came to this country as a Medical Dr. from the Ukraine I was extremely impressed with Dr. Heather Simone brilliant work The Diamond Advantage. This book is one that I wish was written 25 years ago when I first arrived to America. The way Dr. Simone lays out many of the pitfalls women run into in business and how to resolve those issues effectively to a mutually successful conclusion is a must read for every small business owner, men included! The examples put forth are inspiring because they are true and from the real world perspective that Dr. Simone actually lived through. Through the pressure and ups and downs she came through stronger than ever. Built a career that any small to medium business owner would be envious of and would love to emulate. This book has given me a road map to continue to build my business and my brand no matter what road blocks are still put in front of us. I think we are in agreement that the disparity from a powerful women to a powerful man is slowly getting better and with Dr. Simone providing material like this we will continue to raise the bar.

Dr. Ledi Carpena, Owner, Golden Pair Clinic & Institute for Permanent and Corrective Cosmetics

I have to tell you, this is my 2 1/2 times reading this book. Each time Ive discovered a new level of insight on my potential and how for so long, Ive short-changed my success for one minor reason or another. The delivery of these principles is simply impeccable! Im sooo uber proud of Dr. Heather and thank her for allowing me to share a small ray of love on this work that will serve the masses!!

The Diamond Advantage is a powerful breath of fresh air! Whether you are a just beginning your career, experienced some success, or youre preparing to embark on your next phase success, you will appreciate the author for this roadmap! The PRISM framework is designed to help you to do the inside-work, simple. By doing so, you will have discovered precisely how to maximize your FULLEST potential! Personally, this read has ignited a new SPARK of courage - and I feel UNSTOPPABLE!