About Debby
Helping creatives master tech and process and
Helping analytic thinkers with creativity,
so they all build a business that sustains them.
Debby Ward
Sustainable Business Strategist
One of the things that has always been my major gift as a manager and working with others. I have always been able to see someone strengths and assist them to shine in their strengths while also helping them evolve in areas they are uncomfortable so they have a larger toolkit to do their job better.
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Each person has their known gifts and we tend to lean on these because that is what is easy to do. This is our springboard into the world as an adult. As we grow as business owners, these get honed first and we discover other gifts or aptitudes we had not yet uncovered. We are not as accomplished in these newly discovered gifts. Then there are the things we still struggle with doing, the aspects of running a business that we avoid, ignore and therefore suffer.
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All three of these types of aspects make the unique person that each business owner is. Each of these can evolve even more to our benefit. As any one of these is enhanced, we grow and as we grow, our business grows.
I have often said to people, “the most important thing you can do as a manager of others, is to see what your employee’s strengths are, start by providing them tasks where they can use their strengths to gain confidence, then add more challenging tasks and provide them guidance and support to evolve to be able to use another skillset.
This process doesn’t end and is the key to mentoring people into amazing employees.
This same thing applies to all of us, those in the middle and at the top.
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Why I work with both Creatives and
Analytic Thinkers
Have you ever taken one of those left brain/right brain quizzes? I have taken at least ten over the years and I always come out 50/50, left/right brained. After this happened for the third time,
I finally got that ah-ha moment where I realized why I did almost every art form, went to art school and had a very successful career in technology. I can speak with both circular and liner thinkers because both come naturally to me. This is one of the unique gifts I offer you, no matter which way you think, I get you. Because I get you, we can work together so you transform your business so you are the ruler of it, it doesn’t rule you.
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As a fun side note, maybe this is why I am ambidextrous.
Over the last four decades I have started and run five businesses. During those years I have seen how businesses evolve or die and learned, hands on, how to keep a business alive and when to close it down.
Building a business that is sustainable, where you have the tools to make quick decisions when life intervenes is the secret to a thriving ongoing business.
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I had a successful profession in technology, including being one of the original webmasters for the US Federal Government.
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I natively blend my her professional process, systemization, management, organization and tech skills with my fine arts background in innovative ways to provide guidance so you can actualize the business you visualize.
My innovative style seamlessly combine these two seemingly different perspectives to your benefit.
What people have said
"Debby’s warm and engaging style was instrumental in building my self-confidence. She imparted knowledge and experience in a comfortable and fun way."
Heather McPhail
"I wasn't sure what to expect and was amazed to learn as much as I did. The whole thing was well organized, from beginning to end."
Margaret Brady
"Debby asked a lot of thoughtful questions to make sure that I was getting exactly what I wanted. She was extremely knowledgeable and demonstrated great flexibility in suggesting alternatives."
Ann Griffith
"You are such a good coach I was successful in achieving my goals this year!"
Dr. Traci Jones
“All I have to do is set up a time and Debby keeps me on track with my busy schedule.”
Lisa Nevins
Thanks so much for providing this information and for the session, which was extremely helpful!
Deanna Won
She kept me focused and on point and the information was great. The ‘real deal’.
Eric Benson
"Thank you so much for all your advice. You always inspire me."
Tami Shaffer
"She helped me wrap my head around my issues. Her help with planning is great. If you are thinking about hiring someone to give you ideas, she is good!"
Carol Sutterbuck
"I'm SO EXCITED!!!!!!! I'll connect with you when I'm stumped again. I apologize in advance for the times you'll end up chatting with me but I'm driven to do this and do it well."
Rachael Kimbrel
"It was great to meet you. Thank you so much for all of your warmth and wonderful advice. I got so much more out of the session than I imagined possible!"
Melissa Studdard
​“There is nothing like working one-on-one, we had a great time and I learned allot that I can use my entire life”.
Linda Delgado
