Deborah
People Strategist | 35+ Years Experience | Fractional Chief Heart Officer HR & People
- Canada
- CA$1,500.00 / project
Overview of the Expertise Listing or Job Posting
People-first. Strategy-driven. Results-proven. With over 35 years of experience across HR, legal, and administrative functions, I bring deep, practical expertise to every engagement. My work spans global corporations, healthcare systems, manufacturing, academic institutions, and scaling startups—delivering trusted guidance in talent development, workplace culture, compliance, conflict resolution, and organizational design.
I specialize in:
Executive & leadership coaching
HR strategy & people operations (External Trusted HR Partner - Fractional Chief Heart Officer)
Certified Emotional intelligence Practitioner (EQ-i 2.0/360)
Culture transformation & change leadership
Admin systems, structure & operational flow
Team alignment, trust-building & succession planning
Whether supporting M&A transitions, leading wellness programs (certified yoga, meditation and reiki teacher), or advising on HR challenges, I operate with heart, integrity, and clarity—always putting people at the center of the process.
(a) How many years of business or and/or other organizations experience do you have? and (b) What seniority level(s) do you have significant experience at?
- 20+ years of experience
- C-Suite level
- Executive level
- Director level
- Manager level
- Admin / Coordinator level
What functional areas do you have experience in?
- Administration
- General Management
- Operations
- Finance
- HR
- Project / Program Management
- International Business
- Technology / Technical
- Distribution, logistics, warehousing
What sectors / industries do you have significant experience in?
- Foodservice
- Retail
- Wholesale
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Finance and Insurance
- Human Resource Management
- Business Services (i.e. consulting, advertising, IT services)
- Processing and Manufacturing
- Transportation and Logistics
- Public Service / Administration
- Utilities
- Construction
- Information Technology and Electronics
- Science, Engineering, Technology
- Government / Civil Service
- Non-Profit / Charity
What types of products and/or services do you have significant experience with?
- Consumer products - durable
- Consumer products - technology, electronics
- Consumer products - other
- Business-to-Business Services
- Business-to-Business Technology
Fixed Price Packaged Services
Executive Leadership Intensive – Focused executive coaching engagement to strengthen clarity, confidence, and decision-making capacity. (Call for quote)CEO Alignment & Strategic Clarity Package – Deep-dive advisory engagement aligning leadership, culture, and execution priorities. (Call for quote)
EQ-i 2.0 Leadership Assessment & Debrief – Emotional intelligence assessment with strategic development roadmap for sustained leadership growth. (Call for quote)
EQ-i 360 Leadership Impact Package – Comprehensive multi-rater feedback process to elevate executive presence, trust, and performance impact. (Call for quote)
Fractional Chief Heart Officer – 90-Day Engagement – Embedded executive partnership to align people, performance, and culture with business strategy. (Call for quote)
Leadership Team Alignment & Accountability Intensive – Structured facilitation to clarify roles, expectations, and operating rhythms across leadership teams. (Call for quote)
Strategic Off-Site & Retreat Facilitation – High-impact leadership sessions designed to accelerate alignment, clarity, and measurable outcomes. (Call for quote)
Governance & Board Advisory Session Series – Advisory engagement supporting board–executive alignment, trust, and strategic oversight. (Call for quote)
Generational Alignment & Culture Integration Workshop – Practical framework to bridge generational divides and strengthen cross-level collaboration. (Call for quote)
Leadership Playbook & Operating Rhythm Design – Custom leadership systems to drive accountability, communication flow, and execution discipline. (Call for quote)
Countries Significant Business Experience In
CanadaUnited States
United Kingdom
Ireland
Australia
Germany
Netherlands
India
France
Dubai