The most widely referenced concept envisions three functions served by coaching supervision and enacted within a relationship between a coach and an experienced coach-supervisor (Hawkins & Smith, 2013). Typically the three functions of supervision can be summarized as: - Professional development for coaches - Resource and support for coaches - Coaching quality orientation and support It is my belief and a key element supported by research in supervision that psychological safety in coaching supervision is an important precursor to establishing trust in conversations that enables transformation (de Haan, 2017; Hodge, 2014; McGivern, 2009). McAnally et al. (2020) investigated perceptions and practices of coaching supervision and found that helpful coach supervisor behaviours include elements of trust and respect (2020). It is my sincerest intention to embody trust and respect. The coaching supervision experience will inspire reflective practice working with issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Together, we will co-create a safe and courageous space that will inspire curiosity and humility and move each of us toward a more inclusive coaching practice. Throughout our time together, we will explore these topics through information sharing, discussion, and reflective practice. I encourage each of you to consider bringing cases for a confidential discussion with our intimate group. This could be things that are niggling at you, things you're curious about or things that feel unresolved, this is a wide open space for reflective, collaborative learning. I am deeply interested in the experience of supervision conversations as transformative learning experiences for both coach and supervisor. This quote from Rollo May’s book The Courage to Create (May, 1975) has been a guiding light for me “Like a chemical mixture, if one of us is changed, both of us are.”

As a mentor coach, my approach is rooted in authenticity and transformation. Every time I’ve learned a coaching framework or system, I’ve found myself breaking it down—not to reject it, but to rebuild it in a way that feels true to who I am while still honoring the system’s structure. This process has shaped how I mentor others: by helping you not only master the intricacies of ICF's competency-based coaching but also reimagine it so it aligns with your unique coaching style and values. Mentor coaching shouldn’t diminish your authenticity—it should enhance it. Unfortunately, many coaches find themselves pressured to conform to a mold that doesn’t reflect the human, authentic coach they truly are. That’s where I come in. I’ll work with you to navigate the system, translate it into something that works for you, and help you thrive as the coach only you can be. Let’s redefine mentorship together—authentically, intentionally, and with your unique strengths at the center.

I am deeply committed to programs and coaching that benefit the widest cross-section of people in the world of work and in the greater context of life. I will help you recognize your strengths and create hope, optimism, flourishing and meaning in work and in life. I offer indivvidual coaching session focused on the following categories: - Neurodiversity Coaching - Leadership Coaching - Career Coaching - Life Coaching

Facilitating deep reflective dialogue with a diverse range of coaches and clients with intersectional identities including leaders and people at all levels of organizations, people of diverse cultural backgrounds, people who are neurodivergent, people with physical and developmental disabilities, cancer survivors, and people experiencing short term, episodic and lifelong mental health, and addictions issues.

Workplace and community program research, development, design, delivery and supervision. We bring organizations to the next level in terms of leadership, inclusivity, employee and customer care, and much more. From early inception all the way to finished program supervision, our team ensures that new programs are integrated into existing organizations as smoothly as possible.

As a highly experienced public speaker, Deborah provides insight into coaching, inclusivity and neurodiversity topics. Through her professional development interests she has spoken at conferences for coaches, coach educators, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers and counsellors and career counselors on topics related to access and accessibility in coaching. Deborah has participated in both Canadian and International Positive Psychology Association events, in coaching events related to diversity and inclusion and coaching masterclasses.