Here's What People Are Saying About Their Experiences With Optimism, Inc.
Other certified coaches hire Debby to administer a variety of assessments. Here's what one colleague said:
“In working with one of my clients, we reached a point where an MBTI assessment was the right next step. In reaching out to Debby, I was confident that my client would receive the maximum benefit from her MBTI experience especially the debrief. Neither my client nor I were disappointed. Debby’s knowledge and skill at helping my client understand and gain great insight into the survey results was outstanding.”
~Tom Goglia , MBA, CPCC, ACC Personal & Career Coach
What corporate employees who participated in various workshops lead by Debby had to say:
The best thing about today's workshop was... "being able to come together as a team" [Sarah]; "There was a lot of clarity today" [Emil]; "...to be more aware of the people I am working with...Please come back!" [Kristin]
~ Employees of Family Strides, Inc., Torrington, CT
"The instructor was able to relate our circumstances to the business world and facilitate constructive dialogue" [Danielle] ..."Great Starting point!" [Hallie]
~ Employees of AllianceBernstein, New York, NY
Here's what individual clients have to say:
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“Debby is a naturally gifted coach with incredible insight. She challenged me to dig deep in to my heart and soul to discover what I really wanted and then helped me identify what was stopping me. Working with Debby I was able to put aside my fears and worries, and go for it. She helped me develop a plan to get from where I was to where I wanted to be. I really benefited from her creative ideas and enthusiastic support and encouragement throughout this process. Genuine, funny and smart, she uses the right blend of logic and intuition. I really enjoyed our sessions and came away from each feeling motivated and empowered"
Chris C., EVP Mgmt Sup at Advertising Agency |
"I had the great privilege to be coached by Debby for a few months. She is an extraordinary professional and at the same time, an amazing person. Debby combines many qualities of a coach, she listens to you in a very positive and deep way, caring about who you are, and is constantly listening to what’s behind your words, too. She helped me to embrace all my difficulties and repetitive limiting habits, and at the same time greatly encouraged me to see and strengthen my potential. We never met (we coached by Skype since we live in different countries) but when she talked to me and about me, it seemed she’d known me for ages. Her transparency and honesty, together with a funny approach empowered me to keep moving forward in this marvelous journey called life. I am very grateful to her."
Rodrigo L., Leadership Development Professional |
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"Debby has found her true calling as a coach. She's a deep thinker and highly intuitive. Her integrity, passion and commitment set her apart. Her insights and perspective were life-changing. Due to Debby's coaching I was able to put my life back on track at a particularly challenging point, gain increased confidence & optimism, and landed my dream job! I am recommending Debby to a friend whose college-aged child needs a little career focus, and would benefit from her straight-talking and humorous coaching style."
Mary S., Development Director |
"As a small business owner, just starting out, I was overwhelmed with what faced me. Having ADD only exacerbated my situation. Through patient, provocative coaching, we identified my key business priorities and created a focused path of action. In the process, we uncovered some self-limiting beliefs & behaviors that were getting in my way of reaching my full potential. Debby challenged me, with her irreverent yet caring style of communication, and I began to feel empowered and capable. She is highly compassionate, and she tells you the truth...but is never judgmental. She clearly loves her clients, wants them to thrive and it was great to have her championing me from the wings. Debby never treated me any differently because of my having ADD, though she did have a needed understanding of the particular challenges that ADD presented, and was able to customize her coaching style accordingly. I'd definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to feel empowered and in action towards a goal (whether they have ADD or not!)"
C.S., Small Business Owner |
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"Debby has been a very resourceful and passionate coach for me when I was going through a rough patch in my professional life. She has a lot of experience in the corporate world and she relates to professionals in many insightful ways. She helped me see some business situations in a very different light and showed me the way out when I was stuck. I always felt well supported and valued. I highly recommend Debby as an executive coach who can take you where you want to be."
Brooke E., Sales & Training Executive |
"When I started coaching with Debby, I was completely stressed out. I was married for 2 years, with a new baby and was trying to "find myself" career-wise, all the while trying to deal with challenging in-law issues. By learning to be curious instead of judgmental, I was able to see my in-laws in a compassionate way, and by clarifying my deep values, I was inspired to make some life-changing decisions which greatly improved my circumstances. I think everybody should have a coach like Debby to help them successfully navigate life's challenges...one step at a time."
A.D., 20-something wife & mom |
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"Debby is a caring coach who helped me gain confidence and assertiveness on the job. Through her bold challenges, she compassionately "pushed" me where I truly wanted to go, taking charge of my personal leadership and the trajectory of my career. She also understood the particular challenges of having a special needs child at home, and the extra pressures it had on both my work and personal life. Debby has a warm and caring style, infused with her own personal brand of humor. She is there 100% for her clients, cheering and inspiring them into thoughtful action."
Y.N., Computer Programmer, parent of special needs child |
"I hired Debby as my secret weapon at work. I was having trouble reading the office politics, and Debby helped me read between the lines. She also helped me stop and think before just "reacting." Through coaching, we identified stress areas for me, so that I could slow down and make considered choices that would serve me. By becoming more aware of my own emotions & the impact others had on me, I was able to make better, more considered decisions. And it made me more aware of what impact I might be having on others. I was able to see my co-workers as human beings rather than adversaries, which had a wonderful impact on my day-to-day job experience. I was able to identify and nurture key ally relationships at the company and outside as well, to nurture and accelerate my career. I would definitely hire her again or recommend her to anyone wanting to work on their leadership presence."
D.N, Senior Scientist at major pharmaceutical company |
