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Recognized as one of the 100 inaugural “National Women in Business to Watch” by BizWomen.com, Diane M. Simard is founder of the Center for Oncology Psychology Excellence (COPE) at the University of Denver.

After completing treatment for Stage III breast cancer in 2015, Diane founded COPE, the first specialty in the country to help train graduate-level clinical psychology students how to work with cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Her career experience includes service on several corporate boards and she serves as a business mentor through private engagements. Diane has been a keynote speaker at numerous women in business leadership events and posts a monthly blog on her website, www.DianeMSimard.com.

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Diane M. Simard If I can't find the words to capture what I sat down to write about, I pick a different topic. The other thing I do is record thoughts, blog topics, o…moreIf I can't find the words to capture what I sat down to write about, I pick a different topic. The other thing I do is record thoughts, blog topics, or marketing ideas on my phone while I'm driving, then transcribe them later. Much of my "creative time" happens while I am getting dressed, putting on makeup, or doing household chores, so I keep notepads and pens everywhere. I have lists all over my office desk!(less)
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60 Years In: Still Dodging Lightsabers but Enjoying Retro Screen Therapy

Remember my blog post a few years back when I suggested artificial intelligence (AI) data centers would likely become an unintended drain on our nation’s energy supply?

Well, AI informs me that its data centers accounted for approximately 2 percent of total U.S. electricity use in 2023, although it could not cite the source of the information. Instead, it suggested I check the information for accur

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“I was overdue for a renovation, and cancer was my wrecking ball. Bring it on.”
Diane M. Simard, Unlikely Gifts Unwrapped: Unfiltered Reflections on Life After Breast Cancer

“Cancer is never invited and cancer never leaves.”
Diane M. Simard, The Unlikely Gift of Breast Cancer

“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”
Mark Twain

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
Dr. Seuss

“Cancer is never invited and cancer never leaves.”
Diane M. Simard, The Unlikely Gift of Breast Cancer

“I was overdue for a renovation, and cancer was my wrecking ball. Bring it on.”
Diane M. Simard, Unlikely Gifts Unwrapped: Unfiltered Reflections on Life After Breast Cancer

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