Diana Page Jordan is an award-winning broadcast journalist. With a BS in Journalism and Communication from the University of Florida.  Diana has anchored drive-time news and reporting for commercial radio stations, including NewsTalk 750 KXL-AM and AM 860 NewsTalk KPAM in Portland.  Diana Jordan has hosted a weekday afternoon drive woman’s talk show on KRLA in Los Angeles and was News Director and Morning News Anchor on the CBS station, K-Lite 106.7 in Portland. 

Diana Page Jordan is a nationally-known interviewer as well, having done interviews with thousands of authors, which could be heard on her daily Between the Lines show on AP Radio Network and on the Barnes and Noble dot com website. She is also KATU-TV’s Book Reviewer, appearing regularly on AM Northwest. Her author interviews and book reviews have appeared in the Costco Connection, the Portland Tribune and her nonfiction stories were published in two anthologies. Diana Page Jordan has also been doing speeches and seminars on The Gentle Art of Interviewing, based on her diverse experiences. Naturally, she’s working on a book right now, too.

Along with interviewing, hosting TV and radio shows, news anchoring and reporting, writing, and speaking, Diana Page Jordan is also a Podcaster, emcee, and she does on-camera and voiceovers.

Comments Following Diana Page Jordan's
Speeches and Seminars

 Sheri Fitts, Portland Female Executives: We got RAVING reviews about your presentation; everyone loved it.

Richard Perry, Author of The Good Home Cookbook, also President and Publisher of Collectors Press  :Diana Jordan rocks!  She knew how to tap into the heart of my topic and help me convey it with authenticity.  I highly recommend her.

Brenda Smith, Author and Professor, Portland State, Marketing for Writers: Diana Jordan has interviewed many well-known authors and celebrities over the years.  Her speech to my class was not only engaging; it was very informative. My grad students could not get enough. Their questions went on and on. In fact they went on so long I had to put a stop to them.  Diana was entertaining, yet sincere, and very professional. Diana’s stories and experiences are inspiring and affirming.

 Susan Fletcher, author of Alphabet of Dreams: I am writing to tell you how much I enjoyed the seminar and how valuable it was.  I love your approach, Diana.  It's warm and honest and not at all hypey.  You manage to bring substance and a sense of the genuine to the short media interview--a setting that's important for authors but too often comes off shallow and false.  Now I have so much more confidence about this.  Thank you for your generosity, for your vulnerability. 

 A subsequent comment from Susan Fletcher: I was giving a workshop…(and a reporter) interviewed all of the presenters, individually…I really enjoyed the experience.  But then she asked that last question:  Is there anything else you'd like to tell me?  Honestly, before I took your class I'm sure I would have said something like, "Uh, no, I can't think of anything else, thanks."  But I was ready.  I said the thing we worked on in class, and she said, "Wow."

 Julie Fast, Take Charge of BiPolar Disorder: Thank you for your informative, fun and very timely class. I learned a lot and feel I am much more prepared for my publicity.

 Glennis McNeal, President, Oregon Press Women: It’s a special pleasure to hear her speak about her work, as she did this year for Oregon Press Women (OPW), a statewide organization of professional communicators. She presented a fascinating overview of how she contacts (or is contacted by) prominent authors and then interviews them for broadcast.  Through numerous anecdotes and recorded examples, she illuminated the process of drawing people out and helping them reveal the personality whose work has come to the public in printed form. Her stories were by turn moving and amusing. The men and women who heard her speak were fascinated and impressed at this look behind the scenes. I would recommend Diana Jordan as an accomplished and enjoyable speaker. 

 Anne Koppel Conway, Oregon Press Women: Diana Jordan's talk at the Oregon Press Women's 2005 Spring Conference was fast paced, filled with humor, insightful and at times riveting.  Definitely well received.  She would be a welcome addition to any speaker slate.

 Steve Jones, author: I really enjoyed Diana’s workshop and found it helpful.  It forced me to confront my work in a way I hadn’t previously.  While I knew in my gut what my novel was about, I didn’t know how to talk about it.  The prospect of succinctly summarizing, in the interview setting with Diana, transformed my thinking about my book and how to describe it.  She’s well grounded in the science and art of the interview, as evidenced by her body of work and how she summarizes media prep for the novice.  Not only does she know what she’s doing, she knows how to describe in it a way that draws you in.

 Robin Duke, Life Coach: Diana has a wonderful way of interviewing people; she connects on a deeper level and helps the listener to hear and see a different perspective of the interview. It has inspired me to dig deeper and work harder to bring to light the very important message I have to share and to give a perspective that comes from my heart.

 Property Manager Heidi Knapp, Portland Equity Office: Our Women in Management Network group reaped many benefits from Diana’s presentation.  I've had some great feedback from my co-workers; we also had a great time and learned interesting techniques and strategies at the same time.

 Members of The Link for Women who answered an on-line survey: Diana Jordan's interviewing skill tips were well presented and her personal energy was exceptional. 

 I was impressed with Diana, her background and the high-profile people that she interviewed.  I most like the story about one of my favorite on-air personalities, Tim Russert.  Anyone that can bring Russert to tears is my hero. Overall, her points about listening and letting the interview emerge were very good points for business.  I really enjoyed this event.

I thought Diana did a great job. I enjoyed her fresh approach and she was very authentic and inspiring.

 Regina Perata, Specializing in Top-Performing Individuals & Teams: It was such a treat to hear you speak last night.  I learned a great deal, from your personal story to your teachings.