Deanne rapidly accelerated my career trajectory with one conversation. A few years ago, she was interviewing me for director level position within her org. Over the course of the conversation, she concluded that I was selling myself short and didn’t think I’d have enough room to grow in the position.

Deanne encouraged me to think bigger and start seeking out VP level roles where I’d be leading the full people function. While I was disappointed not to be able to go work for her (which would have been awesome!) I think it was just the shake and confidence boost I needed. I shifted my job search to executive level roles and sure enough, landed a VP position within just a few months of our conversation.

I’ll always be grateful to Deanne for seeing something in me and encouraging me to see it in myself.

— Nancy Gutwein VP, People

I have come to Deanne with some of the most sensitive issues with my career and I somehow always emerge feeling restored. Whether I was managing sensitive people-centric issues or working through business complexity, she was the person I trusted to tell me the real thing. Her clarity shaped the leader I am today and those who get the chance to work with her are extremely fortunate.

— Jacqueline Berg, VP of Marketing at Uscreen

I wouldn’t be the people leader I am today without Deanne. Her direct, honest feedback always came with care and good intention, and she has a rare ability to quickly cut through the noise and clarify what actually matters. She pushed me not to accept mediocrity or the status quo, while still leading with empathy. Because of her, I grew into a manager I’m genuinely proud of and learned how to instill those same standards in my team. I recommend working with Deanne because no matter the challenge, she helps you find clarity and confidently take your next step.

- Kevin Chapin, Senior Manager @ American Express

Deanne is one of the most impactful leaders I've worked for in my career. She is the true embodiment of someone who cares personally for her collaborators while simultaneously holding them accountable to their goals and showing up at their most capable. Ironically, she also introduced me to the concept of Radical Candor -- then taught me what that looked like through her own leadership.

Deanne is a thoughtful, active listener and a consummate collaborator. She has a "yes, and" work style, and is capable of building cultures that embody this same mindset at scale -- with the business metrics to prove it. Her ability to connect with people by seeing them for who they are and helping them celebrate their own strengths is impressive, and is an example I continue to keep at the forefront of my mind in my own career.

Deanne is truly a role model to those of us who are trying to move up in our careers by lifting others up as well. Her genuine warmth, curiosity, and work ethic are unmatched, and I am grateful I was able to, and continue to be able to, learn directly from her.

- Rachel Nasatka, Founder and Executive Coach, Silver Thread Executive Coaching