Vision:
"To provide partnership in walking with deaf and hearing
individuals, families and groups in their journey of leading
enlightened, meaningful and purposeful lives in their
communities."
—Deborah S. Mayer
"To provide partnership in walking with deaf and hearing
individuals, families and groups in their journey of leading
enlightened, meaningful and purposeful lives in their
communities."
—Deborah S. Mayer
What people are saying about Deborah
Professionals
Having a personal coach is an experience that everyone in
a position of leadership should experience!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Barbara Garrison
Retired Deaf Educator
In observing Deborah's insightful coaching with several clients;
she is very attuned to nuances that others miss.
Deborah's coaching provides valuable and unique insights to
the people she works with. I highly recommend her as a coach!
Beth Greenland
Coach Approach Partners
Deborah is innovative and a genuine leader. She grasps
problems readily and is creative in her approaches to
their solutions.
Deborah is an asset to the community, her clients and
colleagues. I would gladly refer family, friends and
acquaintances to her if I thought they could benefit
from her expertise.
Sheila Hoover
State Coordinator for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
State of Oregon Department of Human Services
Deborah is an excellent Executive Coach who coaches with
backbone and heart. She brings out the best in her client
while applying proven coaching processes.
She is a true professional who deeply cares for each client
and I am pleased to recommend her.
Taralyn Tharp Kohler
Catalyst Consultant, Influencer and Social Entrepreneur
I find Deborah to be a very caring, competent coach with
a unique niche. Her sense of humor is a true asset.
Pat Mathews
Faculty
Leadership Coaching Program
Georgetown University Institute for Transformational Leadership
Deborah has an intuitive sense to truly hear what people
are saying. She can detect underlying messages and is
courageous about calling out people on what she notices.
Kim Weinberg
Coach In Motion LLC
Executive/Leadership Coach
Presentations and Workshops
Deborah’s workshop “NCOD Culture: Now and Future” was timely
as the NCOD was currently undergoing organizational changes to
a unified team approach for providing best outcomes for our deaf
and hard of hearing students.
The staff explored ways to remove barriers and resistance to
changes that hampered effectiveness, productivity, morale
and healthy team relationships. The group developed ways
to facilitate constructive conversations and build better
working relationships.
Deborah’s coaching was designed to help staff understand
how their self-interests and actions affect the dynamics
at NCOD, paving the way for smoother transitions and
increased engagement.
Wonderful workshop! Helped build a stronger team!
Cathy McCleod
Director
National Center on Deafness
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
40 participants
May 2016
We appreciate very much your time and expertise during our
three-day statewide training for Rehabilitation Counselors for
the Deaf and Staff.
Our counselors, managers and staff thoroughly enjoyed your
presentations as we received many positive comments from
the audience that you handled exceptionally well.
We are fortunate to have you as our presenter for the three
workshops.
Again, thank you for this important training for our staff.
Brent Jolley Jeff Lubman
Program Manager Program Coordinator
Sacramento, CA Ontario, CA
California State Department of Rehabilitation
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Ontario, CA
150+ participants
October 2015
Retreats
It was a privilege to give an activity in your retreat at
the Brietenbush Hot Springs Retreat Center in Oregon.
I will refer others to you.
LaRonda Zupp
Master Retreat and Life Coach
Turtle Heart Coaching and Retreats
Summer 2018
(From retreat evaluations)
As facilitators, you both did a fantastic job, making us feel
comfortable to open ourselves, reminding us the importance
of taking care of our body, mind, soul, spirit and emotions.
You both work together well. The chemistry between you are
amazing. I went to four of your retreats!
Working seamlessly as a team, you are approachable,
knowledgeable, structured and trusted. You manage time
well, go with the flow and honor input from participants.
As facilitators recognizing our unique individual journeys,
you rock!
Crossroad Solutions Coach Training Program
If you enjoy working with people who thrive on transformation,
then this coach training program is for you! I am a member of
the first Cohort. I enjoy my work as an intuitive life coach.
Dorothy M. Wilkins
Deaf Life and Roots
Rochester, NY
Cohort 1
An awesome program for people who want to become
a life coach! It is available in ASL. I got my life coaching
certification as I graduated in the summer of 2017.
Mary Ann Seremeth, Ph.D.
Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Gallaudet University Washington, D.C.
Cohort 6
The training brings awareness about yourself and empowers
you to work professionally with your future clients.
Gina Swanson
Olathe, KS
Cohort 6
Professionals
Having a personal coach is an experience that everyone in
a position of leadership should experience!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Barbara Garrison
Retired Deaf Educator
In observing Deborah's insightful coaching with several clients;
she is very attuned to nuances that others miss.
Deborah's coaching provides valuable and unique insights to
the people she works with. I highly recommend her as a coach!
Beth Greenland
Coach Approach Partners
Deborah is innovative and a genuine leader. She grasps
problems readily and is creative in her approaches to
their solutions.
Deborah is an asset to the community, her clients and
colleagues. I would gladly refer family, friends and
acquaintances to her if I thought they could benefit
from her expertise.
Sheila Hoover
State Coordinator for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
State of Oregon Department of Human Services
Deborah is an excellent Executive Coach who coaches with
backbone and heart. She brings out the best in her client
while applying proven coaching processes.
She is a true professional who deeply cares for each client
and I am pleased to recommend her.
Taralyn Tharp Kohler
Catalyst Consultant, Influencer and Social Entrepreneur
I find Deborah to be a very caring, competent coach with
a unique niche. Her sense of humor is a true asset.
Pat Mathews
Faculty
Leadership Coaching Program
Georgetown University Institute for Transformational Leadership
Deborah has an intuitive sense to truly hear what people
are saying. She can detect underlying messages and is
courageous about calling out people on what she notices.
Kim Weinberg
Coach In Motion LLC
Executive/Leadership Coach
Presentations and Workshops
Deborah’s workshop “NCOD Culture: Now and Future” was timely
as the NCOD was currently undergoing organizational changes to
a unified team approach for providing best outcomes for our deaf
and hard of hearing students.
The staff explored ways to remove barriers and resistance to
changes that hampered effectiveness, productivity, morale
and healthy team relationships. The group developed ways
to facilitate constructive conversations and build better
working relationships.
Deborah’s coaching was designed to help staff understand
how their self-interests and actions affect the dynamics
at NCOD, paving the way for smoother transitions and
increased engagement.
Wonderful workshop! Helped build a stronger team!
Cathy McCleod
Director
National Center on Deafness
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
40 participants
May 2016
We appreciate very much your time and expertise during our
three-day statewide training for Rehabilitation Counselors for
the Deaf and Staff.
Our counselors, managers and staff thoroughly enjoyed your
presentations as we received many positive comments from
the audience that you handled exceptionally well.
We are fortunate to have you as our presenter for the three
workshops.
Again, thank you for this important training for our staff.
Brent Jolley Jeff Lubman
Program Manager Program Coordinator
Sacramento, CA Ontario, CA
California State Department of Rehabilitation
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Ontario, CA
150+ participants
October 2015
Retreats
It was a privilege to give an activity in your retreat at
the Brietenbush Hot Springs Retreat Center in Oregon.
I will refer others to you.
LaRonda Zupp
Master Retreat and Life Coach
Turtle Heart Coaching and Retreats
Summer 2018
(From retreat evaluations)
As facilitators, you both did a fantastic job, making us feel
comfortable to open ourselves, reminding us the importance
of taking care of our body, mind, soul, spirit and emotions.
You both work together well. The chemistry between you are
amazing. I went to four of your retreats!
Working seamlessly as a team, you are approachable,
knowledgeable, structured and trusted. You manage time
well, go with the flow and honor input from participants.
As facilitators recognizing our unique individual journeys,
you rock!
Crossroad Solutions Coach Training Program
If you enjoy working with people who thrive on transformation,
then this coach training program is for you! I am a member of
the first Cohort. I enjoy my work as an intuitive life coach.
Dorothy M. Wilkins
Deaf Life and Roots
Rochester, NY
Cohort 1
An awesome program for people who want to become
a life coach! It is available in ASL. I got my life coaching
certification as I graduated in the summer of 2017.
Mary Ann Seremeth, Ph.D.
Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Gallaudet University Washington, D.C.
Cohort 6
The training brings awareness about yourself and empowers
you to work professionally with your future clients.
Gina Swanson
Olathe, KS
Cohort 6