Your Coach & Co-Conspirator

I’m an expert leadership coach, facilitator and community-builder.

 

I have spent my 18+ year career supporting people to spark and sustain lasting positive change.

In their own lives, in the organisations and movements they lead, and in wider society. 

I love helping mission-driven leaders to grow their organisations with the same rebel values they seek to sow in the world. 

And if it involves facilitating some honest, growth-filled, healing conversations - then so much the better. Naming and taming some elephants in the room is one of my favourite things to do.

My Career Journey

Some snapshots from my career experience include…

  • Designing award-winning educational programmes at a leading NGO.

  • Creating leadership and early talent programmes for Blue Chip companies.

  • Leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programmes with clients from tech giants, to start-ups, to NGOs.

  • Coaching teams to flourish, both individually and collectively.

  • Guest lecturing at universities on leadership development, entrepreneurship and inclusion.

  • Coaching young people from marginalised backgrounds through organisations like The Advocacy Academy and Brixton Finishing School.

  • Featuring in publications and podcasts such as Management Today, BRAINZ Magazine, SOULACY, The Eleshia Show and The Limitless Career Podcast.

  • Co-founding an innovative intergenerational Jewish community where I served as Vice-Chair for four years, including through the volatility of the pandemic.

 
 

I bring all this expertise and more to my help mission-driven organisations live up to their values, and leaders fulfil their ultimate potential.

"Debbie made me feel seen, helped me discover parts of myself I wasn’t aware of and boosted my confidence hugely.  If this were a rooftop, I would be shouting from it… “Debbie is LIFE-CHANGING!”’

Beth, Community Manager

Survivor. Rebel. Connector.

My personal journey, too, has made me the coach I am today.

I’m a Survivor.

I’ve experienced burn-out, baby loss and anxiety, and I speak openly about them.

I know too well that in the grip of life’s challenges, flourishing can seem like an impossible dream. And yet, in those crucible moments, by sharing my experience and seeking support, I unlocked new depths of ferocity, courage and compassion.

These are gifts I now bring to supporting my clients.

Ask me about how I support leaders experiencing overwhelm. →

 

I’m a Rebel.

My work is rooted in anti-oppression and integral development principles. Both these schools of thought critique the status quo and believe a better world is possible.

As a coach, I push back on Harmful Internalised Standards & Stories (HISSes) that dim our humanity - from breaking taboos around mental health, to resisting sexist, racist, and other discriminatory norms.

I help my clients rewrite these narratives that hold them back into stories of authenticity, liberation and hope.

Ask me about my work with people from historically marginalised identities. →

 

I’m a Connector.

In a world of hustle, competition and oppression, I am an unapologetic communtiy-builder and champion for interconnectedness. After all, the bulk of my strengths lie in Relationship-Building.

My clients will tell you that I once you’re in my world, I’ll be a champion for your flourishing, too. Advocating for you at every chance, and connecting you with others and opportunities for growth. 

Maybe that’s why clients and co-conspirators come back to work with me again and again.

Ask me about my approach to networking and interconnection. →

Rebel Leadership = Inclusive Leadership

Having worked extensively in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space, my proven Rebel Leadership framework has its roots in justice and liberation practice.

I welcome clients from all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations and dis/abilities to my practice. Together we work to integrate experiences of marginalisation and discrimination, while uncovering new sources of authentic power and courage within.

I am also delighted to work with courageous leaders of all identities and backgrounds who are keen to make sense of their privilege, and unlock new capacity for courageous allyship.

Rebel Leadership programmes are a perfect way to learn, practice and embed inclusive leadership practice as an organisation.  

“Debbie is very conscious and aware of the systemic and pervasive nature of racism, and how this impacts our lives in every space. 

Her commitment to be anti-racist and anti-oppressive in her approach, reflections, reference, materials and being is evident from the get go, which was one of the main reasons I was comfortable starting this journey with her. 

After working with Debbie, I feel more grounded, more aware… with practical ways to channel new energy into my leadership. Thank you, Debbie!”

Prabu, Regional Director, Sri Lanka

My blog, ‘Resistance & Flow’

I write invitations in poetry and prose

to help people resist narratives that keep them small,

and cultivate greater flow in all they do.

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“Debbie is able to hold the deeply practical alongside the visionary. She encouraged me to attend to the nitty gritty details of my career trajectory and basic needs, while always having the deepest respect for my wildest dreams and supporting me on my journey to pursue them.”

Abi, Freelance Writer

So if you’re a mission-driven organisation seeking to…

Create a culture of flourishing where wellbeing supports high-performance 

Cultivate and sustain exceptional working relationships

Build practical, values-led leadership at every level

Eliminate obstacles to seamless collaboration 

I’d love to help you!