Deborah Gerard

I am an ontological life coach, which means my focus is on “being” - I believe who we are being drives our behavior and directly informs what we do and how we do it. I have been working for over ten years with professional men and women who are facing challenges in their personal or professional lives, using a heart-centered, values-driven approach to help clients move from “I can’t” to “I can!”

I combine my well-honed empathic and listening skills to create a sacred space - a refuge where clients can show up authentically, without façade or pretense, to explore uncertainty without fear of judgment. Rather than advising, leading or lecturing, I use a discovery process in my work with clients – leveraging my innate curiosity to allow for the exploration of their fears and doubts, dreams and passions. It’s really all about trust. Trusting me, trusting the process but ultimately trusting themselves and their inner knowing.

When people ask me what I do, I can certainly explain that yes, I help people achieve their goals - whether it’s advancing to a C-level position, making more money, or finishing a novel. However, my true passion is being present and bearing witness as my clients become empowered to return home to themselves, release self-doubt and live a uniquely purpose-driven life. 

My coaching education was brick and mortar, lengthy and rigorous, and ICF-accredited. I balance my superior coaching education with the creative wisdom I gained during my first career in the performing arts in New York City and my wide-ranging work experience in corporate America. And I bring great insight from years of my own extensive self-discovery and personal growth.