leadership is a mindset – not a title
I work with leaders and teams to strengthen a culture of accountability, collaboration, clear communication and trust.
What does this look like?
Individual growth, team alignment, more engaged people, and increased accountability to results.
changing the way you think about leadership
“Deb works with numerous leaders throughout our organization, developing their unique strengths and creating clarity, energy and aligned vision among them. She has been key to developing both individual leaders and deepening trust within teams – helping us all to understand how success in our individual roles contribute to the overall health of the organization”
Jenn, CEO, Thunderbird Entertainment (North America)
“Deb works with numerous leaders throughout our organization, developing their unique strengths and creating clarity, energy and aligned vision among them. She has been key to developing both individual leaders and deepening trust within teams – helping us all to understand how success in our individual roles contribute to the overall health of the organization”
Jenn, CEO, Thunderbird Entertainment (North America)
Everyday Challenges With Leadership
Leaders across all industries, size and growth stages experience these. Recognizing them, organizations can better target leadership development initiatives and foster a more cohesive and effective team environment.
Managing People and Teams
Lack of Accountability
Communication Challenges
Competing or Misaligned Priorities
Lack of Resources To Foster Leaders
This is where
I come in
Everyday Challenges With Leadership
Leaders across all industries, size and growth stages experience these. Recognizing them, organizations can better target leadership development initiatives and foster a more cohesive and effective team environment.
Managing People and Teams
Lack of Accountability
Communication Challenges
Competing or Misaligned Priorities
Lack of Resources To Foster Leaders
This is where
I come in
“Debrah began with a focused strategy session on how the goals for the department could be optimized, in order to maximize the high-quality output of our team. Then she did a deep dive with both myself and key team members to find a path forward, implementing actionable road maps with key team members.”
Matt, Director, Preschool & Kids, Netflix
Leadership & Culture
My clients call me an “Executive Whisperer” because I drive results.
I focus on both the individual growth AND team alignment, providing roadmaps and tools specific to your situation.
Our work together will have an impact across the entire organization:
Strategic Clarity
Clear prioritization of initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
Collaborative Leadership
Leadership teams that embody and promote the company vision.
Empowering Communication
Communication styles that engage and motivate teams.
Accountability
Increased ownership and commitment towards outcomes and results.
Cross-Organizational Clarity
A unified understanding of what success looks like across all levels.
Leadership Development Culture
Fostering an environment that nurtures and develops strong leaders.
Leadership & Culture
My clients call me an “Executive Whisperer” because I drive results.
I focus on both the individual growth AND team alignment, providing roadmaps and tools specific to your situation. Our work together will have an impact across the entire organization:
Strategic Clarity
Clear prioritization of initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
Collaborative Leadership
Leadership teams that embody and promote the company vision.
Empowering Communication
Communication styles that engage and motivate teams.
Accountability
Increased ownership and commitment towards outcomes and results.
Cross-Organizational Clarity
A unified understanding of what success looks like across all levels.
Leadership Development Culture
Fostering an environment that nurtures and develops strong leaders.
Culture is how decisions are made when you’re not in the room
Culture is how decisions are made when you’re not in the room
“Deb brings leadership, confidence and strategy to every conversation. She has a knack for disarming egos and keeping the conversation about what’s best for your organization’s and departmental goals. Her knowledge of business structure and management tactics are excellent, and her true value is in the attention to detail in understanding circumstances are different for every organization.”
Joel, Global Head of Production, Atomic Cartoons
Approaches & Outcomes
Let’s connect and explore how we can increase your leadership effectiveness and organizational culture:
One-on-One Sessions
Work with individual leaders and teams to develop specific skills and strategies that positively impact their leadership, collective team dynamic and organizational culture
- Traction (3 months): Identify strengths, challenges, and initial plans.
- Traction & Launch (6 months): Implement strategies and review real scenarios.
- Growth & Personal Development (12 months): Long-term development.
Outcome: Tailored support to enhance skills and impact of leadership for the teams they lead, and the teams they are on.
Leadership Team Summits
Half day or full day
Facilitate discussions with the entire team to identify opportunities, discuss challenges, prioritize next steps and track progress in a results-focused environment.
Outcome: Alignment and collaboration within leadership teams, enhancing communication and collective goal achievement.
Strategy & Roadmap
With your leadership we will identify and review areas of focus and opportunities; build and lead a 2 day session to facilitate discussions and solutions; provide a customized plan including roadmap, communication and messaging, timeline of next steps, and RACI document aligning action items to your people.
Outcome: Actionable roadmap, alignment across strategies that galvanize your team around the organization’s vision.
Seminars & Presentations
Curate custom sessions to engage larger groups of your teams, clients or customers across multiple areas that impact leadership, team dynamics, communication, accountability and growth.
Outcome: Foster leadership growth and organizational improvement.
Client Impact
I am so privileged to walk alongside my clients. I work with incredibly interesting people who are looking to be their best – for themselves, their teams and their projects.
Why Work with Debrah Coll
I listen, I build trust, I recognize patterns, and I have the expertise and experience to drive high performance. Think less coach and more personal trainer.
As a strategic advisor and partner, I work with leadership teams and individual leaders to:
- Create a culture around collective accountability
- Develop results-focused strategies and processes
- Identify strengths and gaps in leadership competencies
- Strengthen leaders’ voices and decision-making and communication
- Motivate teams to align with departmental goals and the overarching vision
Hands on, straight talk and happiest when my clients are successful and don’t need me anymore.
My Experience
25+ years in senior leadership roles
25+ years in senior leadership roles with global organizations like Expedia Group, Corus Media & Entertainment, Intrawest, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Vancouver Canucks, and the Vancouver/Memphis Grizzlies.
5+ years focusing on organizational health and leadership development
5+ years focusing on organizational health and leadership development with enterprise, SMBs and non-profits organizations like Thunderbird Entertainment, Broadstreet Properties, Great Pacific Media, Arts Whistler, Atomic Cartoons, Naturally Pacific Resort, AbCellera ,College Track, Zen Clean Energy, Pegasystems, HTEC and Canuck Place.
Clients represent a diverse group of industries and professions
I have worked with regional and global organizations across multiple industries in both private and public sectors, in various stages of growth between start-up, scale and maturity. Clients includes CEOs and entrepreneurs, lawyers and CFOs, scientists and healthcare providers, creatives and engineers.
I have been there
My own business experiences enable me to connect with leadership and teams and help them navigate and optimize their strengths
- Developed and led strategic marketing programs that drove increases in customers, engagement, brand awareness and revenue
- Led multiple cross-functional business initiatives across organizations
- Created successful strategic partnerships
- Led and mentored high-performing teams
“Debi helps organizations get to the heart of their opportunities and challenges, and with that, helps them realize their true potential…through her powerful insights, diverse experience and infectious enthusiasm”
Mo, Executive Director, Arts Whistler
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