What Changes When the Right Work Gets Done
Organizations bring us in when the answer isn’t obvious, the conversation isn’t easy, or the stakes are too high for surface-level solutions.
Our clients describe what happens next.
Organizations bring us in when the answer isn’t obvious, the conversation isn’t easy, or the stakes are too high for surface-level solutions.
Our clients describe what happens next.
“Your cool-headed guidance was invaluable. You performed your magic to help us find consensus and translate our sometimes messy and conflicting ideas into clear reports with actionable items.”
Janet Piraino
Assistant Deputy Secretary, Retired
Wisconsin Department of Revenue


“We are creating a work plan to help guide us through the decisions made…so we are sure to keep our Belonging Strategy on track as we move forward. Thank you for your excellent oversight of this important work.”
Patricia Jenkins
Executive Director
Rotary Club of Madison
“We’ve received very positive feedback, and one participant even told me it was ‘just what was needed for a reset.’”
Hannah Fanton
Business Partner, People Mission Team
Ben & Jerry’s
“Thank you for identifying the core issue and for your thoughtful recommendations, including language, rearticulated behavior standards and discussion framing with the team.”
Renee Moe
CEO
United Way of Dane County
“She can work with and gain the respect of anyone regardless of their race, ethnicity, education, personal experience, skepticism toward the topic, or expertise in the field.”
Ken Loving, MD
Chief Executive Officer
Access Community Health Centers
“I highly recommend Deborah as a speaker, facilitator and change agent…for companies wishing to make actual change.”
Kimila Daniels
Previous Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Quartz Health Solutions, Inc.


“Deborah is an authentic, values-based professional who continually strives to help others see situations through a different lens. She is a great business partner and intentionally works to help others be better. Wherever you are on your learning journey, Deborah finds ways to connect her work with you through story, examples and intentional reflection.”
Stacey Thousand
Human Resources
Colony Brands
“Our team was struggling to see how this would be relevant to our institution prior to this session. Now we have a better understanding of how we can implement the process into strategies currently in place.”
Workshop Participant
Madison College Office of Equity and Belonging
“Deborah adeptly handled a really tough topic and created a safe space for ALL, with segments that appeal to a wide variety of learning styles, from relevant information and stats combined with practice to conversation and interactive group activities.”
Workshop Participant
Saint Mary’s Advancement Team