Meet our founder, Deb
A humanity-first strategist, facilitator, and coach—an orchestrator connecting people, ideas, and possibilities.
Hi, I’m Deb, Debs, or Deborah (she/her). My path has been anything but linear—more like the tangled cord in my logo—but every twist and turn has brought me closer to my purpose: helping people and systems thrive in ways that are just, sustainable, deeply human, and mindful of our planet.
From Chasing Success to Defining My Own
For years, I chased a version of success that someone else had defined—climbing corporate ladders, leading start-ups, and managing global teams. I adapted, performed, and checked all the right boxes. But no matter how far I advanced, something always felt missing. I had shaped my career around external expectations, not internal alignment.
Then, in 2010, I listened to the quiet pull of something more profound. I pivoted to international humanitarian work, immersing myself in new cultures, systems, and ways of thinking. In the messiness of real-world challenges, I found clarity. I learned that leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating the conditions where the right questions emerge.
The pandemic was another turning point. I earned my coaching certification and a master’s in business transformation, sustainability, and organisational cultures—but more importantly, I redefined what work and leadership could look like. I realized that embracing imperfection isn’t a weakness; it’s the key to creativity, resilience, and meaningful impact.
🌿 Rooted in humanity, roaming toward possibility.
My Philosophy & My Ethos
I am deeply committed to building systems rooted in connection, trust, and shared purpose, always guided by my core values.
How I Show Up
I bring my superpowers.
My belief that diversity strengthens us, collaboration fuels transformation, and our unique strengths can create a more inclusive, just, and connected world is ever-present in everything I do.
Today, I channel everything I’ve learned into facilitation, coaching, and strategic advising—creating spaces where leaders and teams can navigate complexity with clarity, courage, and connection.
I believe in curating life-first experiences—ones that prioritize people and the planet over profit, exploration over perfection, and connection over convention.
I don’t have all the answers, but I know the right conversations can unlock them. Whether I’m facilitating a leadership retreat, guiding a team through a complex transition, or sparking deep dialogue, I create spaces where clarity, trust, and bold thinking thrive.
We all have superpowers. They’re the sparks that light up the world. ✨ Imagine the magic we can create when we bring them together!
I am a Sensemaker (aka creative thinker) thriving in uncertainty and change. I demystify big, fuzzy, complex problems for teams and their leaders to co-create innovative and sustainable solutions for challenging problems.
I am an Orchestrator (aka systems-focused strategic advisor), holding a problem’s root cause in one hand while seeking new opportunities for connection with the other.
As an ICF certified PCC Coach and Mentor, I create connective and generative spaces for leaders and teams to realize their greatest potential.
As a Facilitator, I channel the power of connection to bring out the best in everyone so that our work together sparks alignment, creates transformative experiences and sustainable action.
As a Strategic Advisor, I leverage my expertise in systems thinking, design thinking, evidence-based decision-making, and strategic planning to align client goals and impact with realities and challenges for grounded outcomes.
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Evoke Curiosity
Play fuels innovation, learning, and sustainable problem-solving. By embracing curiosity, we build inclusive, equitable systems.
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Create Safety & Belonging
Deep listening fosters open dialogue, healing, and connection. A culture of trust is essential for anti-racism and equity.
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Foster Interconnectedness
Deep listening fosters open dialogue, healing, and connection. A culture of trust is essential for anti-racism and equity.
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Lead with Courage
Integrity, empathy, and respect drive impactful outcomes. Bold leadership ensures just and equitable practices for all.
My Training
I’m a lifelong learner - the more I know, the more curious I become. Here’s a snapshot of what has shaped my practice so far.
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M.A., Digital Management (Distinction), Hyper Island and Teesside University, 2023
Thesis: Cultures (th)at Work: A Systems Approach to Creating and Sustaining Organizational Cultures
Strategic Marketing, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
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International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Coach, 2025
LEGO® Serious Play® Certification – 2024
Systems Mapping – The UnSchool of Disruptive Design, 2024
Group Coaching Certification – Awaken Coach Institute, 2023
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Coach, 2022
Dare to Lead™ Facilitator Training, Brené Brown via Awaken Coach Institute, 2021
Design Thinking Facilitation Mastery – Design Thinkers Academy, 2019
…and more!
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As Kelly Diels says, “Footnotes are a feminist practice.” I honor all the teachers, mentors, and organizations that have shaped me and informed my tenets and specific practices in business. Specifically,
Andrea Leda: bravercoach.com
Humentum: Humentum.org
Rachel Rodgers: helloseven.co/townhall-2
Kelly Diels: www.kellydiels.com
Christi Byerly: AwakenCoachInstitute.com
Liz Wiseman: TheWisemanGroup.com
Kirsty Lewis: SchoolofFacilitation.com
Bob Ramstorf: aka my dad
I also acknowledge the ancestral and unceded lands where I live and work and honor the Indigenous communities who stewarded these spaces long before me.
Ready to Connect?
Our facilitation helps develop the skills and mindset to thrive.
If you’re navigating a personal transition, leading a team, or reimagining an organisation, I’d love to partner with you. Together, we’ll untangle the complexities and co-create sustainable solutions that work for everyone.