Resilient Leadership Through Cancer™
Cancer will not define you. It may reshape how you lead.
You don't have to face the storm alone!
I've Been Where You Are
When I was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, life didn’t stop. There were still clients to serve, decisions to make, responsibilities to manage, and a business that depended on me.
Like many leaders facing cancer, I quickly discovered that while there was support available for my medical care, there was very little guidance for navigating the business and leadership challenges that accompanied the diagnosis.
That experience changed the direction of my life and ultimately inspired the work I do today.
Leading Through Cancer
Over the years, I have navigated multiple cancer diagnoses, including Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, while continuing to lead my business, support clients, manage responsibilities, and maintain the life I had worked hard to build.
I experienced many of the same questions and concerns that leaders face today:
- How much should I tell people?
- What happens if treatment affects my ability to work?
- How do I continue leading when I don’t always feel strong?
- How do I protect my business while protecting my health?
Those experiences taught me lessons that no certification program could provide.
Deb helps leaders regain a sense of control when cancer makes everything feel uncertain.
Deb’s focus is on building resilience and empowering professionals to take back control, while building a community of support. Deb is committed to your success and is there to help guide you through every step of your journey. ~ Susan Y.
Why This Work Matters
No One Should Have to Figure This Out Alone
As I connected with other business owners and executives facing cancer, I discovered a common theme.
Many felt isolated.
Many were trying to protect their teams, clients, families, and organizations while privately carrying the weight of a life-changing diagnosis.
Many had support for treatment but little support for leadership.
That realization inspired me to create a different kind of resource.
One focused on the practical realities of leading through cancer.
My Philosophy
Your Doctors Help You Fight Cancer. I Help You Lead Through It.
Medical professionals focus on treatment.
My role is different.
I help leaders navigate the decisions, challenges, responsibilities, and uncertainties that often accompany a cancer diagnosis.
Together, we focus on protecting what matters most while creating a path forward that aligns with your goals, values, and priorities.
Why Leaders Work With Me
Experience That Combines Personal Insight and Professional Expertise
My background includes:
- Certified Business Continuity and Resilience Professional
- Three-time cancer survivor, including Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer
- Known as the “Cancer Coach” for support of those on this journey
- Business owner and entrepreneur for more than 20 years
- Founder of the Executive Continuity During Cancer Study™
- Host of more than 1,100 business and leadership interviews through The Business Power Hour®
- Strategic communications and crisis management professional
- Certified Integrative Cancer Coach
A Few Things About Me
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll usually find me spending time with my three beagles and two cats, hosting conversations with remarkable leaders, mentoring others, volunteering for several organizations, cheering for the University of Colorado Buffaloes, or taking one of the afternoon naps that cancer taught me not to feel guilty about.
Because life is meant to be lived—not just managed.
If You're Facing Cancer While Leading Others
You don’t need someone who only understands cancer.
You don’t need someone who only understands business.
You need someone who understands both.
I’d be honored to help.
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