Essence In Leadership™

Elevate your leadership. Not by reacting to everyone else's priorities but by returning to your own.

A 5-month transformational group experience for high-performing managers and leaders who are ready to reclaim their energy, empower their team and build a legacy they're proud of.

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This is for you if you’re a high-performing manager or rising leader who:

  • Has been successful, but is exhausted from trying to hold all the competing priorities — between the company, the team, and the business itself
  • Wants to scale to the next level, but knows you can’t keep doing it all yourself
  • Manages people, but still feels like every decision, issue, or fire ends up on your plate
  • Knows there’s a better way to lead — one that creates results without costing you your health, your time, or your family

Essence in Leadership is a complete reset for high achievers who've outgrown the way they’ve been operating — helping you shift from reactive, overextended, and constantly on-call to clear, confident, and deeply effective — in just 5 months, through a proven method that transforms how you lead yourself, your team, and your business.


This transformation happens through my 5-part framework: The E.M.B.E.R. Method™ — a practical, personal roadmap for growing the team, culture, and business you want, without losing your mind in the process.


Essence Awareness

Mindful Energy

Bold Leadership

Embodied Systems

Resonant Influence

Learn how to hold the room and lead with presence — without taking on everyone else’s stress

Let go of the pressure to perform and reconnect with what drives you as a leader

Lead with directness and clarity, so your team can step up and carry more

Build real systems that your team can run so you can focus on growth, not micromanagement.

Become the kind of leader who doesn’t just manage people, you shape culture, grow teams, and build your legacy.

WHAT YOU GET / INSIDE THE PROGRAM

This is a 5-month immersive program built around my signature E.M.B.E.R. Method. Every part of it is designed to help you both release the old patterns that keep you stuck — and build the structures and strategies that let you scale with freedom.

HOW THE PROGRAM UNFOLDS

Part 1: Redefining Leadership from the Inside Out
We begin by shifting the lens inward. Instead of focusing on tactics, you’ll uncover how your patterns, personality, and internal beliefs quietly shape how you lead. This is where real leadership development starts. This sets the foundation for meaningful, lasting change.

Part 2: Clearing What’s Getting in the Way
You don’t need more productivity hacks. You need to clear the unseen blocks that drain your energy, clarity, and confidence. This part introduces powerful tools to help you recognize and shift the internal patterns that keep you stuck. This is where things start to feel lighter and more powerful at the same time.

Part 3: Seeing and Shifting Your Team
Now that you’ve clarified your internal leadership, it’s time to turn the focus outward. This part helps you understand the deeper layers of team dynamics. The patterns, projections, and unspoken undercurrents that impact culture and performance. This is the bridge between personal growth and team transformation.

Part 4: Conversations, Time, and the Hidden Cost of Control
This is not just about time management. It’s about the unspoken urgency and over-responsibility that many leaders carry and how to lead differently without dropping the ball. You’ll learn to slow the noise, lead with focus, and create room for the right conversations. This is where leaders move from managing everything to leading what matters.

Part 5: Performance, Growth, and Building What Lasts
This part is about building momentum. The kind that doesn’t rely on force. You’ll learn to lead your team toward high performance in a way that’s strategic, thoughtful, and deeply connected to your long-term vision. This is about building growth that holds even when the pressure rises.

Part 6: Expanding Your Reach and Leading from Your Core
The final part is about expansion. Of your leadership, your impact, and your ability to shape the future. You’ll learn to lead from your strengths, build trust across your organization, and develop the kind of influence that extends far beyond your team.

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Here's what's included:

Weekly live coaching calls - 3 per month, plus integration weeks

These small-group sessions are where we work through your real-time challenges, apply new strategies, and practice tools that shift how you lead. We also include integration weeks which are scheduled pauses from live calls to give you space to apply what you’ve learned, reflect on what’s working, and make real progress before adding more.

Weekly pre-recorded modules

Before each live call, you’ll receive a short pre-recorded module that introduces the week’s concepts and provides context. This ensures you come prepared, ready to engage, and able to learn in the way that fits you best.

Always-on group support

Through a private online forum, you can ask questions, share wins, and get input between calls. Whether it’s a quick decision you need to make or encouragement to keep momentum, you’ll never feel like you’re on your own.

Smaller cohorts for deeper connection

Enrollment is capped so you’re not lost in a crowd. You’ll have the benefit of learning alongside other high-caliber leaders while still getting the individual support and attention you need.

Strategy + mindset, combined.

This isn’t theory and it’s not just tactics. You’ll strengthen the inner confidence and resilience that make great leaders while also implementing concrete systems and structures to free up your time and scale your team.

It’s a comprehensive container — but more importantly, it’s a transformation engine. Because this isn’t about information. This is about actually changing how you lead, live, and scale.

Here’s How to Join the Next Cohort of Essence in Leadership

Step 1: Fill out a quick application
Tell us a bit about where you are and what you're looking for. This helps us make sure the cohort is a strong fit for everyone — including you.

Step 2: Connect 1:1
If it looks like a match, we’ll invite you to a short call to walk through the details, answer your questions, and make sure you feel confident moving forward.

Step 3: Join the cohort
If it feels right on both sides, you’ll receive your onboarding plan and officially lock in your spot in the upcoming group.

🕒 You’ll hear back within 48 hours of applying.


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Hi, I'm Deb.

I spent over 30 years in corporate sales, management, and executive leadership, building and leading high-performing sales teams and developing the managers who ran them. I know what it takes to succeed because I’ve lived it. I also know what it costs when we lose ourselves along the way.

On paper, I was thriving. But behind the scenes, I was juggling pressure, self-doubt, and the constant feeling that I had something to prove. I was burned out, desk-managing, and doing it all out of fear while it quietly took a toll on both my work and my life. What changed everything was learning how to lead differently not by doing more, but by setting the tone, trusting my team, and leading from clarity, not control.

That shift allowed me to untangle old patterns, rebuild my confidence, and grow large, self-sustaining teams with real momentum. Today, I coach high-achieving professionals and sales leaders who are ready to do the same. My approach blends mindset work, practical strategy, and personal growth so you can lead with purpose, scale with clarity, and build a culture where your team (and you) can thrive.

Because success should feel like yours. And leadership should never cost you your peace.

The Work We Do Inside Of Essence Leadership Isn’t For Everyone

✅ This Program Is For You If…

You’re a high-performing manager or rising leader who:

  • Manages people or a book of business and is ready to scale

  • Is building or leading a team and wants to grow without burning out

  • Is tired of holding it all together and ready to lead differently

  • Wants to grow their business and become a better version of themselves

🚫 This Is Not for You If…

  • You’re looking for scripts or shortcuts

  • You’re not willing to rethink how you lead and show up

  • You want growth, but aren’t ready to grow yourself

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much time does the program take each week?

Live calls are 60 to 90 minutes. Most participants spend about 2 hours per week engaging with the material and reflecting between sessions.

What if I can’t attend all the live sessions?

INo problem. All sessions are recorded for you to play back when you have time, and you can also stay connected through the live group forum in between calls.

Is this for people in a specific industry?

This program is appropriate for any managers or rising leaders who want to build a more sustainable and clear way of working, regardless of industry.

I aspire to go into management one day — will this help me?

Yes. If you’ve recently stepped into a leadership role, or aspire to move into management, this is a great way to build a stronger foundation from the start.

What kind of support is included?

You’ll have access to live small-group coaching sessions, a private group forum for ongoing connection, and direct support from Deb throughout the program.

What kind of investment does this require?

We offer a range of programs within the Essence In Leadership suite, with both standard and customized packages starting at $997. Payment plans are available, and most clients choose monthly options that make the commitment feel very manageable. If your application is accepted, you’ll receive all the details before making any decisions.

How is this different from other leadership programs?

This isn’t about scripts, hacks, or motivational quotes. It combines transformational mindset work with real-world strategy so you can lead in a way that’s clear, grounded, and sustainable.

What if I’m not sure I’m ready?

That’s exactly what the application process and call with Deb are designed for. It’s a no-pressure conversation to explore where you are now and whether this program is the right fit for you. There’s no obligation — the goal is simply to help you get clarity on what’s right for you, whether that’s this program or not.

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