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HELLO AND WELCOME
My name is Deborah
And I’m excited to share my profile with you—my values, my inspiration, and the anchors that guide me.
Who am I?
I’m a University Lecturer, Leadership Coach, Writer & Assessor with experience in communications and project management as well as being a Mother and Wife.
My Story
I'm a passionate, creative, and results-driven professional with a relentless drive to turn ideas into action and solve meaningful challenges. I thrive on building strong relationships and bringing people together. Through communication, leadership, training, and facilitation, I help to spark innovation, support cultural transformation, and foster growth—whether that’s for individuals, teams, or entire organizations.
MBTI outline: ENFP/Belbin Profile: Plant/Resource investigator/Team worker
What do I love? My Faith Journey. My family. Dance. Music. Art galleries. The Opera and all things creative.
Values: As a Christian, my passion lies in making a difference in the world around me and in the work I do.
Feedback
‘I’ve said it before, but once again would like to thank you for the effort you have put into the delivery of this module. It’s an exemplary example of how higher education should be delivered, as a partnership between tutor and student. Your subject knowledge is evident, and your enthusiasm is infectious, thank you’. KG – Leadership and Service Improvement.
‘We do all know that you put your heart and soul into this module and that you spend hours every week trying to improve it for us, so please don't think that your hard work goes unnoticed. Jenny - Leadership and Service Improvement.
‘Thank you for your supportive feedback today. In my time at Brighton University, you have been a shining example of excellence regarding module content, delivery and humility in support of our questions. It is the first module that I have attended that has had such impact. This is down to you, your style of approach and attention to the need of your cohort. Your passion for the subject is infectious’. Martyn – Leadership and Service Improvement.
Leadership Training Approach
At the heart of my approach is a commitment to evidence-informed leadership development and collaborative practice. I work hard to remain at the forefront of emerging trends in leadership, project management, and healthcare service design, ensuring clinicians benefit from current thinking and practical, real-world solutions. Whether coaching aspiring leaders or partnering with practitioners to navigate complex change, I help individuals to lead confidently, navigate complex change, lead with purpose, to collaborate effectively for teams to unlock their potential, and create meaningful, lasting impact.
Research Interests & Publications
I’m passionate about leadership excellence in healthcare and higher education. My professional focus is on developing effective leadership, enhancing clinical supervision, and driving service improvement to raise the standard of healthcare practice and educational outcomes.
