Dian is an inspiring storyteller who has the ability to move groups of people through his sharing of experiences in his corporate life. His stories have inspired varied groups of people including business leaders, government officers, school children and sports teams.

He also acted as a catalyst to the three anthologies that Slimline and MAS Intimates put together in the last 10 years – A Place in the Sun (2001), Timeless Slimline (2004) and Beyond the Gold (2007) chronicling the life transforming experiences of employees.