HOW WORKING TOGETHER CAN HELP YOU
If you've made your way to this page, you're serious about wanting to create change. You're probably curious about how working together can help you.
Review the drop-downs below. If you feel like I'm reading your mind, schedule your complimentary call below and let's get started.
- you've owned a business for more than 1 year and you've experienced a level of success that's telling you to keep going (most small businesses close before the 5yr mark, and there's good reason for that)
- you have a strong sense of grit, passion and drive for owning a great business, yet have done so up to this point without a formal business degree or training (did you know- most Doctors run their own practices without a business degree or formal training? anyone can run a business. my clients come to me because they want positive change, they want to operate a BETTER business)
- you have a team of employees to lead, manage and hold accountable (you might be a master at leading a team, however if you're running your business like a "friend factory," you'll get no judgment from me. I did that for years. I can help you shift your "people-pleasing" tendencies so YOUR needs become the priority)
- you have some degree of stress, personally and/or professionally, that comes with growth and expansion, and that stress is impacting your outlook and productivity in life, and your efficiency and effectiveness in business (most people refer to "feeling stuck" or "in a rut." some people say they're overwhelmed, overworked or on the verge of burn-out. i recommend creating change before you're forced to create change.)
- you have a desire to grow and develop as a human, so you can improve your ability to lead your team, operate your business and serve your clients (basically, you really care how other people see and receive you, because you're conscious, self-aware and really dig self-improvement).
- you want better ways to manage and reduce your stress. you want to make time for self care and, while none of this is easy, you do understand it's time to prioritize YOU (this is the #1 topic i speak to clients about in coaching conversations. as business owners, we spend so much time taking care of others, i can help you take care of YOU, while still having regard for those you care about).
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you want more effective ways of managing your time. you'd like to simplify your life and start delegating in your business. you feel overloaded by all your responsibilities, and you've had a "be all, to all, at all times" mentality that is exhausting you. (this is the #2 topic i speak to clients about in coaching AND consulting conversations. if this is you, i've been there, and i can help.)
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you want to upgrade your leadership and communication skills. you recognize the influence you have on others, and you want to make a positive impact, even if it's by having a difficult conversation (this is the #1 topic i talk about in consulting conversations, primarily related to employee management. i've got loads of experience in this area, however i love tapping into a client's wisdom with coaching, before suggesting scripted dialogue you can keep in your back pocket).
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you want a life that feels easier, lighter. you want more confidence, more clarity. you want more time with your family and you want to feel present (not distracted).
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you want to work ON the business, not just IN the business. you want tools and resources to help running the business feel easier. you want to have more energy, so you can re-kindle that same passion you had when you started your business.
- you need to reserve time with yourself- to slow down, step away from the daily grind and prioritize you. when you wear so many hats, this seems impossible. taking a few hours each month to prioritize your growth is the first step towards creating a better future! (most clients have 2 [60min] coaching calls per month. even after the first call, that 1 hour ignites a momentum shift. clients feel more optimistic, more capable, more confident. and that's just after 1 session! that feeling compounds with every coaching call, ultimately leading clients to create to positive and sustainable change!)
- you need space to think, ponder and process your thoughts, beliefs and feelings. you need someone to listen without judgement, yet with an edge of honesty and compassion. you need someone to listen without giving you advice or telling you what you "should" do (most of us are surrounded by well-intended family and friends who love sharing advice or what you "should" do. in the coaching world, we call that "shoulding on yourself." as a Coach, I believe YOU ARE THE EXPERT OF YOU. You know what's best for yourself, you just need space to access your internal wisdom. I can help you tap into you).
- you need some level of guidance (not just someone who listens and asks questions) and some shiny new tools and resources to support the upgrades you want to make in your life and business. You appreciate frameworks and structures, books and podcasts, systems and processes. (I've got oodles of tools and resources, and clients find it valuable when i share experiences and insights as a Consultant. I always ask "would you like me to respond in this conversation as a Coach or Consultant?" Clients appreciate BOTH, so I share equally in both roles).
- you need support from someone who has walked in your shoes, has likely had the same experiences, can listen without judgement and can help you start living a better life and start operating a better business! (I like to say i was overworked, underpaid and overserved- all by my own doing. i felt like i ran a friend-factory, not a legit business. i hit rock bottom, more than once, and i took my pile of shit and transformed it into fertilizer for one helluva fabulous life and an extraordinary business! i can help you do the same!)
"Who knew 4 Business Coaching Calls could be so life-changing."
-Brian
"Where do I begin! Debby has changed my business, my mindset, and my life. Thanks to Debby I was able to confidently transition from an in-person practice to virtual practice and move to my dream city. She gave me the tools, insight, and encouragement to hire a contractor, scale my business, and allow space for new opportunities. Debby's positive energy is contagious, and I always left calls feeling energized and excited. If you're on the fence about working with Debby, this is your sign to take the leap. You won't regret it!"
-Taylor
"My coaching experience with Debby and The Roots Group continues to be amazing! On so many levels, her coaching has impacted my whole person. I've gained clarity, direction and confidence on a professional level, as well as personally. Debby has assisted me on this journey of learning to build a business and complemented it with self-discovery. She has asked meaningful questions to assist me in thinking deeply about what is best for me and my path. As I continue to learn and grow, Debby has provided the tools for me to hear the melody in my own voice and to trust the directions of my internal GPS!"
-Luzvimenda
"Just over the last 6 months, I have seen such a positive change within myself, and Debby has been a big part of that! She helped me find the tools I needed to be my best self and prepare me for what comes next in my life and career. She is so positive, understanding, helpful, insightful and has taught me so much! I am so happy to be where I am now and know that I have all the tools I need to keep moving forward!"
-Emily
"I went into the 4 calls thinking I know a lot (about how to operate my business), and I do know a lot. But on my own, I wasn’t doing what I know to do. Knowing I had a call coming up, I kept myself accountable and actually made time to do the work."
-Chelsea
"Working with Debby was hands down one of the best decisions I have made for my business! I realized within the first five minutes into our consultation that working with her would create some BIG and POSITIVE change in my business! She gave me valuable tips and tricks to get past some mental roadblocks, which opened me and my business up for reflection, solutions and overall improvement. During our calls, she challenged me by asking a series of questions that caused me to reflect on my current systems and processes, my ideal client and what I want most from my business. She helped me gain a clear understanding of the tasks I needed to do to reach my goals! She is seriously the BEST!"
-Lindsey
"Debby is a gem. She has not only helped change our business, but she has also encouraged and nurtured me as a leader and as a human outside of work. Her infectious positivity, action oriented mindset and her practical hands on approach to coaching and consulting is one of a kind. She is a life changer, and I feel so grateful to work with her."
-Brooke
"It’s like a big deep breathe. I started the call feeling like I was venting, not making sense. My mind was everywhere. I was feeling overwhelmed, and now I have a sense of calmness. You helped put my thoughts together, reminding me- I am the expert of me. I have a sense of relief. I allowed myself time to feel, and to express those feelings to somebody who isn’t going to be judgmental, someone who’s going to remind me- “I know what I need to do.” The call was really a breathe of fresh air. It feels empowering to know- “I got this.""
-Karen
SUPPORT, STRUCTURE & 90 DAY SYSTEMS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR ROOTS
If you're here, it's likely because you’re facing the same struggle or challenge again.
You set a goal and have fallen off the wagon. You set an intention to implement change and BOOM, you’re right back in the same place you started. You’re tired of trying. You’re out of ideas and you’ve given up hope of ever seeing a goal through to achievement.
You can take comfort in knowing this is common. Change is hard. It requires honesty and a high level of self awareness. And without a strong reason behind your desire to change, you’re left without the emotion needed to remind you why you are trying to change in the first place. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE.
Hang in there because I can help.
THE KEYS TO SUSTAINABLE CHANGE:
- an increase in self awareness (how are you showing up and what are the results you're getting)
- a willingness to explore new perspectives (different ways of showing up so you can get better results)
- a commitment to taking actions that will move you forward towards something better (without follow-thru, words are just great ideas that keep you exactly where you are)
- an internal drive to hold yourself accountable to that commitment (when you're internally motivated to take action, you become an empowered, unstoppable force)
- a systematic & comprehensive (for business) and rhythmic & holistic (for life) framework to help you stay aligned with your big picture vision, quarter after quarter, year after year- ultimately developing strong ROOTS to help you sustain a BETTER BUSINESS and a BETTER LIFE!
While there’s no quick fix when it comes to creating long-term, sustainable change, powerful coaching conversations and expert consulting guidance can help you move forward at a steady pace, adjusting to shifts in awareness, new perspectives and new results in a way that makes the positive changes stick.
Steadily and over time, you become a better, more optimal version of yourself.
You'll become capable of leading the change that needs to happen in your business, too.
So, how does coaching work?
1 on 1 sessions are 100% confidential. I ask a series of powerful questions. I guide you to access your own internal wisdom- exploring what you want, what you don't want, what matters and what doesn't matter. I reflect what I hear you saying about your beliefs, biases, assumptions, limitations and blocks. The conversations awaken new insights, new perspectives and shifts that ignite positive change.
What makes a coaching conversation so powerful is the lack of judgement. In this kind of conversation, you have the freedom to be yourself and to be 100% honest, for your own good. My opinion has no place in our conversations. In this space, you can access your own internal wisdom and design actions you're internally motivated to take (which means you're more likely to actually do it).
While I love co-creating and brainstorming, as a Coach, I won't ever give you advice and tell you what to do (which is rare in conversations you're having with friends, family and colleagues who have the best of intentions when sharing "you know what you should do..."). The ultimate goal is coaching is bringing you to a place of empowerment, where you trust yourself and take action for your own good.
What Clients do love is the variety of tools and resources I share to reinforce the changes you’re experiencing along the way. Whether it's related to creating a better business or better life, I have exercises, books, podcasts, online programs and even youtube videos that can help you move forward.
So, how does consulting work?
In the consulting work I do with Clients, I'll share all I've learned and experienced in my 24+ years as an Entrepreneur and Business Owner. I share my signature frameworks, along with lessons learned, resources, and loads of materials I created for my own business, so you have an example of where to start.
As a Consultant, I save Clients time, energy and money. You don't have to go searching through content-overloaded world for that "right thing" to do. I've been in your shoes and I've tried all the "things." Using the knowledge and lessons learned, I share it all with you in the most simple, easy and effective approach possible.
I'm an open book, so you can count on me to share stories as examples of what you can do and what you might want to avoid (trust me, I've had plenty of struggles and fails). I'll also share templates and examples of all that "business-y stuff" you'll need to create and implement, as you develop and improve your operations.
I may offer strong guidance or make recommendations, however what you do is always your choice. I won't ever get offended if you don't take action on my guidance or recommendation, because I make it a practice to not be attached to your outcome. While I want the best for you, your outcome is your responsibility.
