If any of this feels familiar, we should talk.

You're not stuck - you're on the edge of a breakthrough

Welcome. I'm glad you are here - even if you're not sure why yet. 

I help ambitious leaders navigate promotion points and leadership pivots with clarity, courage, and the confidence to lead without self-sabotage.

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→ Ask yourself: What noise have you been trying to lead through?

Practice brave leadership. Not fearless—that's impossible. But the kind of courage that moves forward even when fear is present, making decisions from your values rather than your anxieties.

Cut through the noise. We define what matters now—for your role, your relationships, and your leadership path. No more getting lost in everyone else's priorities.

→ Ask yourself: Which of these patterns feels most familiar right now?

Build sustainable systems. Leadership requires more than good intentions. We'll create the habits, systems, and internal alignment that support your growth without burning you out.

→ Ask yourself: What would change if you trusted your own judgment completely?

Name the real obstacles. Fear doesn't always look like fear—it shows up as overthinking, avoidance, imposter syndrome, or burnout. Together, we'll identify what's underneath these patterns and reclaim your power to lead with courage.

→ Ask yourself: What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?


What We Do Together

And that changes everything about how we solve this. 

Whether you're preparing for your next role or learning how to thrive in the one you've just stepped into, something deeper than strategy is at work.
You're the leader who delivers results but questions if you belong in the room. The high-performer who's great at executing everyone else's vision but struggles to trust your own. You know what needs to happen, but find yourself overthinking, avoiding, or burning out instead of moving forward with confidence.
Here's what I've learned after years of working with leaders like you: The real obstacles aren't external. They're the invisible patterns—rooted in fear—that keep capable people playing smaller than their potential.



The Real Challenge

I'm Deborah Guy,  Seasoned Executive Coach + Strategic Interventionist.

Your coach

How This Works

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Lets' Have A Real Conversation

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The Real Work Begins

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We meet confidentially via Zoom for up to an hour. No sales pressure, just honest dialogue about where you are and where you want to be. You'll get answers about my background, training, and how we'd work together based on your specific goals.
If we're both excited to move forward, we take the next step.

Clear expectations in writing: confidentiality, investment, and what we're both bringing to this partnership. No long-term contracts—this works on a pay-as-you-go basis because your growth shouldn't feel like another obligation.

Together, we'll map out a results-oriented plan that creates momentum toward your goals, even when everything else feels uncertain.

Why This Approach Works

Most leadership development focuses on what to do. This is Grounded Leadership™—an approach that focuses on what's stopping you from doing it.

Because here's the truth: You already know more than you think you do.

The challenge isn't lacking information—it's navigating the fear that comes with stepping into bigger leadership, making bolder moves, and trusting yourself in new territory.

As a certified fear mastery coach with years of experience helping leaders breakthrough their invisible barriers, I don't just help you identify what's holding you back. I help you develop the internal resources to move through it—again and again.

What if you could lead without managing fear?

I stand as a witness for the leader you're becoming. A partner in building the personal foundation that supports sustainable success. And a champion for your growth, especially when your own inner critic gets loud.

That's why my coaching blends high-trust human connection with smart AI integration that amplifies your growth—providing personalized reflection prompts between sessions, tracking patterns with precision, and keeping your leadership goals top of mind even on your busiest days.

You + Me + Smart Tools = Unstoppable
Whether you're leveling up, navigating a new leadership role, or building a life beyond burnout—this is Grounded Leadership™ for the real world: enhanced by technology, never replaced by it.

There's no algorithm for lived experience. Or earned trust.

Real transformation requires a real coach. AI can analyze data and suggest habits—but it can't hold a safe space for breakthrough conversations, call out patterns of fear and self-sabotage with compassion, or teach courage and presence by modeling it in real time.


Human Insight. AI Precision.

"Deborah helped me identify and overcome obstacles to gaining career strategy clarity and execution. Her approach eliminated my excuses and got me results while increasing my confidence." 

"Her ability to help founders gain clarity in their business vision is remarkable. She identifies and addresses the barriers that impede progress, enabling clients to move forward with confidence and purpose."

What clients are saying

I appreciate Deborah’s coaching style and thoughtful approach.

Through conversation and reflection, she helped me understand the value of being open to questions—not judging them, but exploring what they reveal about my thinking.

Her ability to ask the right questions is truly impressive. She challenges me to consider new perspectives and, most importantly… to uncover my own answers.

Rebecca Bowman, Clorox, From Director Customer Operations to Managing Director, Global Process Owner

For me, Deborah is the perfect cognitive mirror. She helps me see and hear my own thought processes—especially where I tend to derail myself.

It’s like having a second brain that helps me align my thoughts with my values and distill them into a clear action plan.

In essence, she’s helping me right my ship. She’s been an invaluable resource to us over the last two years—and will continue to be for years to come.

- Eric Randolph, Pursued and attained a new position More aligned with his values and Career Goals

“I have found insight that has eluded me for years and conquered a number of fears that had been holding me back... I've found new direction in my life, built new confidence, and embarked on a new chapter.” 

Timothy Moon, Sales Manager to Regional Manager of Business Development

Deborah is an excellent choice for executives navigating their next career move. Her approach is thoughtful and caring—never forceful or formulaic. She listens deeply, meets you where you are, and helps you move forward with clarity. I’d confidently recommend her to friends and colleagues looking for a results-driven coaching partner

Brian K. Bridges, Ph.D.  From Executive Director and Vice President at United Negro College Fund to Secretay of Higher Education for the State of New Jersey. 

Deborah is a rock star! She helped me uncover the blind spots that were holding me back—and held me accountable for making real change. I now recognize strengths I once mistook for weaknesses. With Deborah’s guidance, I found the courage to step into the person I was always meant to be.

Jeanne Cooper, Co-Founder, Brainstorm Health Systems, Hudson Valley, NY

What Real Transformation Looks Like. 

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a note about our work Together: 

This isn't about fixing what's "wrong" with you—
nothing is.

This is about building the internal leadership capacity
that matches your external ambitions.

If you're ready to stop managing fear
and start leading through it—

Because you're not stuck. 
You're on the edge of a breakthrough. 

Let's Talk

Ready to Lead Without Self-Sabotage? 

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