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Your track record shows what you’re capable of… so what comes next?

As a senior leader in the vast corporate landscape, you’re no stranger to navigating the tricky terrain that comes with senior leadership positions.
It’s challenging yet exciting, and you’re not short on professional aspirations for both you and your team as you focus on delivering results and advancing your career.

You’ve got your sights set on new heights, and want someone independent and objective that understands your world to support you in achieving your goals.

I’ve helped hundreds of leaders just like you, whether it’s 1:1 executive coaching or supporting an entire team.

It’s time to cut through the noise and achieve your goals – combine your expertise and experience with mine, so we’re a force to be reckoned with.

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I'm Deborah...

Executive coach, Lancashire lass, and best-selling author. I’ve got 20 years’ experience as a director in banking, and have coached hundreds of senior leaders from all walks of life using a blend of coaching, mentoring, strategising and advisory support.

But in simpler terms, my goal is to help senior leaders and their teams thrive. I understand the world that they are navigating because I’ve been there myself, and that understanding is integral to my approach.

I also have formal coaching and nutrition credentials under my belt, and when I’m not bringing my full breadth of experience to my clients, you can find me enjoying a long countryside walk with my four-legged friend Lexi or getting a cuppa at a local cafe.

My ultimate goal? To empower you to achieve both personal and professional success.

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You’ve nearly got everything you need to succeed…

What are you waiting for?

Ways to work with me

I offer a range of services to help you and your team, all designed and adapted to meet your personalised needs.
You’ll likely have an idea of which service area is for you, but be assured that part of the enquiry process is me helping to determine the right service and approach to help you meet your objectives.

Executive Coaching & Mentoring

You want to achieve goals quickly, deliver results, and overcome challenges in a way that’s tailored to you.

I’m by your side – from short-term intensives to long-term partnerships – to provide a non-judgemental space to discuss, explore, reflect, and fast-track you towards your goals.

Executive Partnerships

This personalised service sees you and I operating in a partnership, in which I bring the full breadth of all my experience, skills and credentials to the table.

Your objectives are at the heart of our partnership, and I’ll utilise a true blend of styles and services designed around you. From coaching and mentoring, to advising and consulting, all the way through to being your sounding board, trusted confidante, and critical friend.

Strengths For Teams

Used with both newly formed and established teams, this service is beneficial at all stages of team development to provide critical insight to optimise all levels of relationship development and team-working.

I’ll work with you to interpret and apply the insights on a 1:1 and team basis – we’ll create an approach that works for your objectives and budget.

Consulting & Advisory

From ‘pick your brains’ meetings and long-term assignments to short and sharp requests for my input, I provide a blend of advisory and consultancy expertise to meet your needs.

I’ll be there to give you an injection of support for delivering complex organisational change and enhancing team performance.

BOOK YOUR ENQUIRY CALL

If you’re ready, book an enquiry call, or find out more about my services

How to get started

It’s really easy to get started. You take the first step and then I’ll help you with everything that follows.

STEP ONE: Arrange an enquiry call

Once you’ve decided you’re interested in working together and have an appreciation of my services, the first step is to arrange an enquiry call.

STEP TWO: Discuss how I can help

On the call, we will discuss your objectives and timescales.

I can then establish the best service and approach to best suit your needs.

STEP THREE: I recommend an approach

I’ll recommend a service designed to best suit your needs and objectives and provide a quote.

Once this and the formalities are agreed, we can get started.

STEP FOUR: We get started

I’m with you side-by-side throughout the process to support and challenge you, enabling you to achieve your goals.

It’s a truly collaborative, empowering process.

What clients say....

Best-selling Insights

Did you know I’ve written two books in recent years, both of which are available in paperback, on kindle, and audio. Click through to find out more and you’ll find all the links to pick up your copy along with supporting resources too.

Have It All Without Burning Out

‘Have It All Without Burning Out’ is a book informed by my experience and credentials as a senior leader in business, an executive coach, a nutritional therapist, and my own experience with burnout and chronic stress.

I share pragmatic insights into how you can achieve the fulfilled life you deserve and avoid the usual pitfalls and false expectations.

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Confidence Confessions

My job means that I help people with confidence every single day, whether that’s a long-term challenge, a temporary blip, or a boost that’s needed for something specific.

Confidence Confessions contains simple but effective strategies for building confidence with immediate impact.

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