TESTIMONIALS
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Event - Dayforce Discover 2025 Las Vegas
HRIS Manager
Nashville Tenn. Area
Thank you so much, Deborah!! It was such a breath of fresh air to hear the two of you speak this morning, and out of every session I attended at Dayforce Discover, I can truly say that yours resonated the most. Although I’ve only just recently moved into a managerial role, empowering others through effective leadership is such an important thing to me because I’ve seen how the presence and/or absence of that can and will make all the difference not only in my own experience but in the observed experience of others as well. Thank you so much again for all that you shared today! ❤️
— Alyssa Lyons
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Event - Black Women in Data Summit 2025
Senior Software Engineer
Ft. Worth Texas
Impact on Personal Growth / Work Priorities
The “Navigating Life’s Transitions” workshop had a powerful impact on me because it reminded me of my own strength and resilience. Through guided reflection, I was able to revisit moments where I overcame challenges and reframe them with a greater sense of pride and confidence. This shift is something I’ll carry into both my personal growth and professional focus.
Experiential Opportunities
The exercises, reflections, and discussions created a safe space to look inward and then share outward. In particular, recalling a difficult memory and then receiving encouragement from someone I had never met before was deeply affirming. It transformed negative feelings I had carried into positive ones, leaving me feeling more supported, connected, and strong.
Additional Thoughts
Debi's expertise and pacing made the workshop especially effective. She gave us room to engage fully without rushing, and her ability to hold space for meaningful reflection was invaluable. I highly recommend her services—this is work that truly makes a difference.
— Dr. Blanche Anderson
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Event - Black Women in Data Summit 2025
Emotional Health Strategist, LPC-A
Dallas, Texas
Impact on Personal Growth / Work Priorities
I was really struck by the way Debi led this self-development experience. Her approach is vulnerable, insightful, and intentional—which not only makes the content land but also models what it looks like to live it out. Watching her weave her lived experience into the facilitation reminded me how much more powerful the work becomes when participants can see that the guide is also practicing the tools themselves. That kind of modeling builds confidence in people to apply it in their own lives, and I left reflecting on how I can bring that same presence further into my own work.
Experiential Opportunities
The exercises and reflections she guided us through created a genuine sense of safety and openness. There was space to be honest with myself and with others in ways that didn’t feel rushed or forced. What stood out most to me was how intentional she was about balancing structure with flow—giving us enough guidance to go deep, but also the freedom to make the experience our own. That’s rare, and it’s what makes her workshops not only impactful but also sustainable beyond the moment.
Additional Thoughts
Debi’s energy is unmatched—she brings both strength and warmth, which is not an easy combination to hold in facilitation. She has a heart of service that shines through everything she does, and that makes her a powerful presence in the room. I’d recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a facilitator who creates transformation through both expertise and genuine care.
— Rah Kalon, M.S.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Event - Black Women in Data Summit 2025
Financial and Operations Executive
Deborah Jones' "Navigating Life's Transitions" workshop was transformative in ways I didn't expect. As I navigate a major career pivot, the R.E.S.T. framework gave me a tangible way to Root myself in my values, Expand beyond my comfort zone, Shape my path forward, and actually give myself permission to Thrive through this transition - not just survive it.
What made this workshop particularly powerful was the intentional space Deborah created for Black women leaders to share authentically. The collective wisdom exercise where we reflected on difficult seasons and found the gifts within them reminded me that perspective plus community truly does equal clarity and strength. Hearing other leaders across industries share their highs, lows, and pivots helped me reframe my own transition from something scary into something I'm genuinely excited about.
I walked away with practical tools, genuine connection, and the confidence to curate space to meet my future self. This wasn't just professional development - it was permission to honor my journey and step boldly into what's next.
— Candace Brown, MBA
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Event - Black Women in Data Summit 2025
Data Analyst
I attended Deborah's workshop and I thoroughly enjoyed the partner exercises she incorporated in her session where each person recognized the gifts that life has already given them. It really drove home the message that the answers you seek when trying to transition in your career and/or life starts with doing the inner work. Her workshop jumpstarted a positive mind shift for me that I will need as I navigate my career path.
— Biliesha Belvitt, MPH
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Dayforce Workshop Attendee
Head of Value Creation
AMS
— Mike Woodruff
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Coaching Client
Customer Service Manager, Quantum airlines
Farnham, England, United Kingdom
I had the opportunity to attend a coaching session with Debi my first such session. She was am amazing coach even though this was a phone interaction one could feel her energy and her aura just shining through.
She very quickly put me at ease explored and helped direct my energy , and a different way of seeing the world and possibilities.
By the end of the session, she had so positively changed my energy level that I was gushing with enthusiasm.
It was truly a privilege to have been offered time with Debi and I would recommend her to any company or individual for group or individual coaching or motivational activities.
— Pier Farrell
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Coaching Client
Atlanta
Debi is a talented coach who possesses an ability to connect with her clients in a deeply personal way. She has challenged me when I needed it and held me accountable for the changes I've said I wanted to make. And despite asking tough questions, Debi coaches from a heart-centered place and has helped me more greatly live into my authentic self. I am deeply grateful to have her as a coach
— Whitney Deal Marshall
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Coaching Client
Sr. Product Manager
Tampa, Florida
I've worked with Deborah for over a year now. She has always been such a great mentor to so many of her fellow employees. Her advice will take you far! She presented an awesome presentation on "Mindset" to our Product and Development team at Ceridian and WOW! She pretty much got a standing ovation via Zoom. She is such an engaging and eloquent speaker. I'd recommend her to speak at any professional development event. :)
— Damaris Scott
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Coaching Client
Registered Nurse
Covington, Ga.
Debi has worked with me over the past three months. She is able to help me see things from a different perspective. Things that I once dreaded I’m able to see as an opportunity!
Debi has helped me deal with and refine ways to deal with stress inducing situations, both personal and professional. Her insight is always on target. She has coached the answers out of me.
Little did I know that I had all the answers all along! This coaching is certainly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’m so blessed to have been able to work with her.
— Teri Noel, RN
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Coaching Client
Paralegal
Fontana, California
Before coaching, I felt depressed and hopeless about my marriage and completely lost within myself. I felt that everyone around me was the source of all of my negative feelings and I had nothing left to give to my daughter. I was completely running on fumes.
I’ve always wanted to try therapy but never felt fully comfortable with it. I’ve known Debi for a few years and she’s given me such great help in the past that doing coaching sessions with her seemed less intimidating to me. I truly didn’t think it would benefit me though. Little did I know it would completely change my life.
The sessions were incredible. Debi is such a great listener. I’ve never felt so heard by someone before. She completely understood me and never judged me.
I wouldn’t recommend people to Debi, I would tell people they NEED to go to her. Her work is something EVERYONE should benefit from.
— Alexia Loquellano Salley
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Coaching Client
Roswell, Ga.
Working with Debi was absolutely amazing! What immediately struck me in our first session was her incredible ability to dig deep into my words and really clarify what was happening in my life.
I have worked with MANY coaches in the past, and none had her level of dedication to fully understanding me, my story, and what I was talking about.
I found it so helpful to be able to speak completely freely and trust she was on my side the whole time. Thanks Debi!!!