Bio

Deborah Spence | Senior Leadership Coach and Consultant

I know firsthand the challenges leaders face because I've lived them. As a highly valued HR professional, I quickly ascended the corporate ladder, only to find myself leading a team of 26 without the support I needed. This experience taught me a critical lesson: being a successful individual contributor is significantly different from being an effective leader.

In my journey, I observed countless talented professionals struggle when promoted to leadership roles, not because of a lack of technical skills, but because they hadn't mastered the emotional and energetic resilience necessary for leadership. After experiencing burnout from 70-hour work weeks, I shifted my focus to health, wellness, and resilience coaching. Here, I discovered that true leadership begins with managing one's own well-being.

Today, I bring my passion for fostering high-performance cultures back to the corporate world with the "Resilience Mastery" coaching program. This program is designed to support leaders in building the resilience they need to thrive amidst complexity, manage stress, and maintain their energy while leading effectively.

Think of it as putting on your own oxygen mask first. Through a structured 5-step transformational journey, "Resilience Mastery" helps leaders establish a strong foundation of personal resilience, enabling them to navigate challenges with confidence and balance. If you're feeling overwhelmed and your resilience is being tested, let's connect. My program can help you overcome stress and burnout, regain your energy, and become the transformational leader you aspire to be.

Credentials

- Masters in Workplace Learning and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Calgary

- Certified Executive Coach, Royal Roads University

- Licensed Coach Mentor of HeartMath™ stress management programs

- Extensive experience in organizational effectiveness, talent development, and leadership coaching across various sectors