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YOUR TRUSTED LEADERSHIP PARTNER

About Us

We have the experience, strategies and ideas to get you into action.

about us

OUR MISSION

To Empower
Business Leaders
To Reach Their
Full Potential

We Are Experienced

The Leadership Bridge® works with executives, managers, and academic and emerging leaders to develop their leadership skills and help them reach their full potential. Deb’s client retention rate reflects client satisfaction and her commitment to delivering impactful, sustainable leadership growth. Client feedback has shared that her ability to deliver energetic, engaging programs allows individuals to practice their skills and enjoy an interactive and fun learning environment.

Prior to her executive coaching career, Deb spent more than twenty years as a business leader in the public and private sectors. She spent ten years leading public and government relations initiatives and teams in the oil and gas industry. Throughout her career, she has served on numerous community and industry boards and has enjoyed leadership roles in various capacities.

Deb’s diverse work background allows her to serve a broad list of clients. She worked in the telecommunications industry and worked for several federal and state elected officials in multiple states and in Washington, D.C. She has experience in sales and marketing for private and non-profit organizations. Her knowledge and experience managing productive teams and setting and achieving goals allow her to connect, relate and understand the demanding jobs and responsibilities of her clients.

We Are Strategic

Big picture thinking and being able to lead others strategically is critical for leaders. Deb has years of experience developing and implementing successful strategic plans and projects. She has built diverse, collaborative initiatives and teams to work toward common goals. From successful community college programs to legislative and regulatory initiatives, she knows how to create and find the right synergies between stakeholders, companies and organizations. Thinking creatively about new approaches to old challenges is her preferred way of tackling any task. Using her expertise as a strategic leader benefits clients and partners interested in developing strategic approaches to their careers and everyday work.

We Are Driven

One of Deb’s signature strengths for business success is her enthusiastic approach which fuels her determination and drive. She is highly motivated by challenges and will work tirelessly to help clients reach their goals. Deb’s energetic focus and presence allow her to create a dynamic and supportive connection with clients. Keeping the momentum going, motivating others, and remaining focused on the end goal are qualities she brings to every team and client working with The Leadership Bridge.

Our Values

  • TRUST
    We are honest and committed to earning and maintaining trust. We honor confidentiality and epitomize trustworthy behavior.
  • FUN
    We honor the importance of having fun at work and in life. We choose optimism over cynicism and are committed to being beacons of positive energy.
  • RESPECT
    Our actions and words reflect respect for all partners. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives make us better.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY
    We empower clients to create and own their own results.
    We hold ourselves accountable to exceptional services and expect the same of all our partners.

Accreditations

The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts – Political Science

Professional Certified Coach - International Coach Federation
Emotional Intelligence - EQi 2.0 Assessment
Everything DiSC® Authorized Partner
Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team® Accredited Facilitator
ACE Certified Coach
Certified Professional Coach - Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching™ (IPEC)
Conversational Intelligence® Enhanced Skills Practitioner
Certified Corporate and Leadership Coach – Get REAL Leadership Program
Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner™
COR.E Leadership Dynamics Specialist™

Certified Professional Coach - the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC)
Energy Leadership Award – Pittsburgh Business Times
Carnegie Mellon University Leadership and Negotiation Academy for Women
EnCana Leadership Training – Banff Learning Center
PEAK Leadership Program at EnCana
Leadership Wyoming
US WEST Public Policy President’s Club