Confidential Professional Development Coaching

Debi is an Organizational Psychologist and a Co-Active Training Institute graduate with 20+ years of mentoring and leading individuals & teams.

What do you really want to achieve?

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What do you really want to achieve? 〰️

Are you ready to kick your ambitions into high gear? Let’s work together to create a vision of what is possible for you, and cultivate a life you love!

Which direction will you go?

Debi’s Coaching Process

  • - Chemistry Session -

    In this first complimentary session, we will explore a topic of your choice. Let's see if we have the chemistry that would lead to an impactful coaching relationship!

  • - Discovery Session -

    Once we’ve agreed to work together, we move to a Discovery Session. Let’s identify your professional goals, but your coaching experience will encompass more than just your career. You will bring your whole self to the coaching relationship, allowing us to explore the intersections of your personal values, relationships, and aspirations. Let’s begin with the end in mind!

  • - Ongoing Exploration -

    Together, we will set objectives that resonate on multiple levels, fostering a balanced and enriching journey toward achieving the career and the life you envision. This transformative process examines what you truly want to achieve both professionally and personally.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Coaching

  • Professional Development Coaching helps professionals who are seeking a change. I help professionals get "unstuck" from careers that feel stagnant, unfulfilling, or worse: heading towards burnout!

    • Considering a different career path, position, or a side hustle but you're not feeling ready?

      • I'll help you get clear about what fulfills you, how to leverage skills and talents, & we'll build a strategy aligned with your values, strengths, and goals.

      • Let's discover what is holding you back from a more fulfilling career!

      • Learn about my Secret Weapon for career growth: Job Crafting!

    • Reeling from a poor performance review or passed over for a promotion?

      • I will help you focus on obtaining objective feedback, improving objective & subjective measures of performance, and enhance your leadership presence.

      • Coaching around communication, self-awareness, and cultivating a growth mindset is my area of expertise!

    • Ready to find a new position?

      • I love helping professionals prepare for a job search! If you are clear about what you want, let's review your job search process.

      • Once you've secured an interview, I coach on behavior-based interview techniques, and how to predict and answer interview questions.

  • I utilize my years of professional experience and education to specifically work with individuals who are interested in Professional Development Coaching. However, every client comes to coaching with more on their mind than just their current position and their professional challenges! In our confidential sessions, you put forth the agenda and we work on your current needs, whether that is managing a team, navigating a tricky workplace dynamic, or figuring out how to find time for self-care. Let’s uncover what it means for you to feel "whole"!

  • When choosing a professional coach, look for a coach certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) which is the gold standard for professional coaching. Debi is both an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation, and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) after completing a Level 2 coach training (200+ hours) with Co-Active Training Institute.

  • The first session is always complimentary! You’ll gain an understanding of what coaching is and how it might serve you, and you can then decide if we have the right chemistry to work together in a coaching relationship.

    Examples of what the professionals I coach say in their complimentary first coaching session:

    • I think I should pivot to a new position or career, but I'm also not sure I'm ready

    • I am unhappy in my role and want to move from frustration to action

    • I am managing a team and I want to manage more effectively

    • I'm ready for a promotion, but need to improve my leadership presence to get noticed

    • I haven't interviewed in 15 years, but really want a new job

    • I want to start a side hustle or passion project

  • After the first session, clients schedule their own coaching sessions and meet anywhere from one to four times a month via Zoom.

  • Coaching packages always start with your goals!

    • How clear is your vision for what you want to accomplish?

    • How quickly do you want to achieve your goals?

    Coaching packages are available in short-term (3-month, 6-month) or long-term agreements. Designing your own package is always an option, but here are some ideas of what clients often choose:

    • 6 sessions over 2-3 months: you have a clear, immediate goal

    • 12-18 sessions over 6 months: you are activated for change in the next 6-12 months

    • 12-24 sessions over 9-12 months: you know change is needed (work is not fulfilling, burnout is approaching!) but don't know where to start

    • Ongoing coaching: you are engaged in your current role and value an ongoing coaching relationship

What is it like to work with Debi?

  • "Deb was a breath of fresh air during a chaotic time of my life. With her help, I was able to reach my goals and offer myself compassion at the same time. She brought a well-trained and grounded perspective to my life at a time when I was experiencing significant life change. I am grateful for her collaborative nature, professionalism, and genuine care in seeing me succeed."

    Sara, Nonprofit Director

  • "Deb was able to help me unlock and synthesize my professional goals. She created a clear, intentional, and thoughtful pathway forward. Her client-centered education through a keen listening ear, creative suggestions, and thorough follow up has helped me stay accountable and motivated towards my goals."

    Kaitlin, Registered Dietitian

  • "After six months of coaching, I talk to myself differently now about my career and goals. I recognize when I'm telling myself to "play it safe" or to settle for less than what I really want. I've gained new skills to use towards my tendencies towards procrastination and perfectionism. I feel mentally stronger, it as if my brain has been strength training! I am feeling confident and optimistic about my ability to succeed in my new business. Thank you, Debi!"

    Shelia, Entrepreneur

  • "Within a few months of working with Debi, I recognized that the more positive I am, the more possibilities I see in my career!"

    Ashley, Healthcare Hero

  • "Working with Debi has been refreshing, providing me with a new perspective on my job and what I can accomplish in my career. Her unwavering positivity and goal-oriented approach have inspired me to identify areas for growth in my current position while also planning strategically for future opportunities. I now have a clearer understanding of the value I bring to my work and the steps I can take to enhance it further. The insights and encouragement Debi has provided feel like they’ll have a lasting impact on both my career and personal development. Saying yes to working with Debi was one of the best decisions I’ve made!

    Josh, IT Professional

  • "Working with Debi has been a transformative experience. She creates a space of safety and trust in our sessions together, and she has an ability to listen on a deeper level to identify things residing underneath the surface that I didn’t even know were there. Her intuition and insight has helped me break through obstacles and make progress in areas that had been stagnant for years. Debi’s ability to ask thoughtful questions continues to challenge me in a way that fosters my ongoing growth and development. Through my work with her, I have overcome self-doubts, gained a new level of confidence and gained new perspectives in my career and relationships. I highly recommend Debi’s coaching to anyone looking to break through limitations and unlock their full potential. Her guidance has been well worth the investment!

    Tyler M, Professional Trainer, Author, & Entrepreneur