Diane Louise Jordan’s extensive television work has earned her the enviable description of “presenter across boundaries”.

Currently Diane is a regular face on Songs of Praise (one of the BBC’s longest running programmes).  At the start of her television career, Diane initially challenged boundaries by becoming the first black presenter on Blue Peter.  Such was her popularity that when, six year later, Diane decided it was time to move on, the programme’s editor dedicated two complete shows to her departure – a first in the programme’s history.  Nearly a million people telephoned over two days voting for their favourite moments of Diane.

Diane’s other TV credits include Out & About, Bright Sparks , Grandstand (all BBC), Animal Tales and Dream Ticket (LWT).  Her love of people and ability to think on her feet are qualities that have made her the right choice for ‘live’, high profile events such as the BBC’s Millennium Extravaganza, Music Live and Children in Need as well as hosting a number of live radio shows.

However, one soon begins to realise that ‘Presenter’ tells only a small part of the story. As a result of constant requests for Diane to speak in the public arena at corporate conferences, workshops and high profile charity events, she has launched her own motivational company, Chronicle21, offering bespoke talks and training packages. Diane is able to bring innovative and thought provoking ideas that make a real difference both in the lives of individuals and companies.  Her dynamic energy and experience of life in and out of the professional arena means that she is able to challenge and inspire audiences from every walk of life regardless of life experience or social background. She speaks with authority on a variety of subjects including work/life balance, personal effectiveness, values, teamwork and communication skills.

Diane is a single parent to daughter Justine, who she adopted in the wake of her sister’s tragic death in 1988.  Justine is the inspiration behind Diane’s book entitled “How to Succeed as a Single Parent”.

As a seasoned actor, Diane has performed the length and breadth of the country and has graced both the small and big screen with appearances in Coronation Street and Mike Leigh’s High Hopes.

Diane devotes many tireless hours to her charities, all of which reflect issues close to her heart.  She is a Vice President of NCH and Patron of many other organisations including The Oasis Trust, The Mildmay Aids Hospital and GOSH Jeans for Genes.  Her wide reaching appeal was a deciding factor in Chancellor Gordon Brown’s invitation for her to sit on the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Committee - the only TV celebrity asked to do so.  She is also very proud to be one of the trustees for the BBC’s long running and hugely successful Children In Need Appeal.  

Diane’s underlying passion to encourage, motivate and inspire all people to “be the best they can possibly be” means that she seizes every opportunity to engage with all, whatever the situation.