One of Canada’s best-known and most-awarded journalists.

Canadians know Diana Swain for her ability to distill complex ideas and information into compelling stories that create impact. As one of Canada’s top investigative journalists she reported on major investigations across Canada, leading to legislative changes in several provinces and making her a familiar face to viewers of the best-known news programs in the country. Diana later moved into successive management roles to lend her considerable expertise making key editorial decisions.

A mother to two grown children, an avid cook and outdoor enthusiast, Diana encourages her clients to excel through balance, and draws from her own experiences to show empathy and understanding to senior leaders looking for support along their professional journey.

Excellence, Experience, and Expertise

The Investigators
with Diana Swain

Diana Swain produced and hosted her own weekly program, The Investigators with Diana Swain, which aired on the main CBC network and its 24-hour cable news station, CBC News Network. Running from 2016 to 2019, the show delved into the process of journalism itself, exploring how top stories are uncovered and reported. 

Through interviews with fellow journalists and behind-the-scenes looks at major investigations, Swain provided viewers with a deeper understanding of the journalistic efforts behind the headlines. The program was well-received for its insightful approach to media and its transparency in discussing the challenges and ethics of investigative reporting.

CBC’s The Fifth Estate

From 2021 - 2023, Diana Swain was the Executive Producer of CBC’s The Fifth Estate. In her first season at the helm, the program won the Canadian Screen Award for Best News or Information Series. Diana had previously contributed to award-winning investigative journalism at the program over several years as an on-air reporter, solidifying her reputation as one of Canada's foremost investigative journalists.

CBC Olympic Host

Diana Swain’s voice is known worldwide from her work covering numerous Olympic Games. She was one of CBC’s key broadcast journalists in Beijing, China in 2008, Sochi, Russia in 2014 and Pyeongchang, Korea in 2018. Her reports provided nuanced perspective on the athletes, competitions, and broader societal impacts of these global events.

Unparalleled News Experience

Diana Swain became known to Canadians as a frequent fill-in anchor on CBC's The National, in addition to her time anchoring local newscasts in Winnipeg and Toronto. She was a key member of major event coverage on CBC News, including Federal Election Night programs, and countless breaking news specials.

BCIT Honorary Doctorate of Technology

Diana Swain graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in 1987. In 2017, Diana received an honourary doctorate of technology from her alma mater.

The distinction is presented to individuals who are widely acknowledged for outstanding and sustained achievement in their area of expertise.

Diana was also honoured with an Alumni of the Year award from BCIT in 2006. Humber College gave her an honourary degree in 2010.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • “I have admired Diana’s skills as a Producer and Interviewer throughout her Broadcast career. After her transition from the Broadcast world, I selected Diana to be my Executive Coach based on her abilities to zero in on the core strategies and issues with laser focus. Her unique problem solving techniques will cross over into any environment. Her style of coaching shows intelligence, business acumen and an innate understanding of the expectations and requirements of positioning her candidates for Executive Leadership”.

    Lindsay Cox

    Executive Vice-President - Insight Productions Ltd.

  • “Our team’s work with Diana exceeded my already lofty expectations. The session was custom-designed for our needs and truly energized and engaged our team. We have already implemented several practical ideas into production and are working on diving deeper into some of the big-picture ideas."

    John White

    Managing-Editor Future of Good

  • "Diana provided valuable feedback and insights that brought relevant and measurable shifts in my daily work. Her ideas and recommendations helped me realize my employment goals."

    Tanya Rexin

    Indigenous Relations Manager, ATCO - Frontec

  • "Diana’s coaching has been nothing short of transformative for my leadership journey. Her expert insights and personalized approach have significantly helped me with my communication style, allowing me to improve my presentation skills. The strategies and feedback she provided have not only improved my daily work but also helped me achieve my broader career goals. Working with Diana has truly been a game-changer, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to elevate their professional capabilities."

    Maria Milioto

    Vice-President, National Programs - Lifemark Health Group

  • “As a strategic advisor to Mackay CEO Forums, Diana's communications expertise has elevated our public-facing positioning: by moderating our distinguished CEO panels, to leading one of our Toronto-based CEO forums, to providing expert guidance on developing the sound and style of our exclusive podcast. Her combination of high-profile experience, and sharp understanding of how to position leaders to amplify their impact, makes her an invaluable asset to any company's executive team.”

    Nancy MacKay

    Founder & CEO - MacKay CEO Forums

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