LEADERSHIP COACH | FACILITATOR | TEACHER

 Hired and mentored over 500 employees in  20+ year career.  Passionate about developing the next generation of talent, and working with organizations to create unique, new opportunities. Certified in Executive and Leadership Coaching and Consulting:  Communication - Interpersonal Skills - Strategic Planning - Team Building. Teaches business and entrepreneurship in Communication Arts at Otis College of Arts and Design.

TRUSTED BY

“Debra knows how to ask the questions that encourage you to problem solve independently. She helped me identify ways to showcase my team’s successes and build their confidence as well as my own. She also prompted me to think about how to expand my network and gain access to more diverse resources and ideas, which allow us to stay competitive and avoid blindspots. If you want to broaden your vision of what is possible for your team and your work, I highly recommend partnering with Debra.” 

- Digital Events & Production, Nickelodeon

“While working with Debra I gained new insights on the bigger picture of serving as an effective leader. I practiced key communication and relationship-building strategies that allowed me to develop the right team and accomplish priority goals. To ensure my team’s growth and relevance, I cultivated my digital analytics planning abilities. With increased focus and a clear vision, I also achieved a meaningful promotion, which had been a long-time goal.”

- Media Strategy & Planning, Disney-ABC Television  

“The most valuable thing I got from working with Debra was a strategy for communicating more effectively. I started building relationships with other departments as well as individuals on my team, asking more questions, and making sure my colleagues felt heard. The outcome: our department fostered a more inclusive and collaborative customer support team.”  

-Broadcast Production & Creative, Cartoon Network/Turner

“Debra helped me become more organized, engaged, and productive. Together we identified my strengths as a leader and eliminated blocks, which gave me clarity and a confident sense of direction. Through working with her I was able to develop strategies for elevating my team, and I became more effective in managing dynamic top tier projects.” 

- Production, Crown Media/Hallmark

“I started working with Debra to establish and prioritize my goals, and increase my executive presence in the industry. We quickly accomplished both of these objectives and more. Debra is genuinely committed to your personal and professional growth, and helping you think differently about being an effective leader. She digs deep to find what really matters to you and your organization. For me that meant upping my game with unique strategic partnerships, and utilizing those partnerships to achieve excellence in educational programming. She also helped me navigate a complex company restructuring and see the value of remaining calm, strong, and kind.” 

- Pre-School Games, Nickelodeon/Social Media Strategy