C: 616.446.2425
Email: deannar@designgroupintl.com
P: 877.771.3330 x8
F: 888.845.9996
Deanna believes in the power of walking alongside leaders to grow and thrive. She supports business owners, non-profit and education leaders by utilizing an inquiry-based approach to support change that the leader is seeking. Deanna begins working with clients via a discovery conversation that taps into natural creativity, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
Deanna's competency areas include:
Deanna brings more than 22 years of experience and expertise supporting clients and partners, from CEOs and teacher teams to Superintendents and Managers, in leadership development, process facilitation, adult learning, team engagement and development, and K-12 educational and nonprofit systems change.
Education
Deanna earned her B.A. in Psychology, Sociology and Social Work from Calvin College and earned a M.P.A from Grand Valley State University.
She is a certified Advanced Process Coach credentialed by the Society for Process Consulting. Deanna is a Certified Cognitive Coach credentialed by the Thinking Collaborative and she holds a Systems Mapping credential from Michigan State University.
"This work can be like trying to run in mud for many but Deanna was quickly able to see our vision and then demonstrate how the system could save us time and provide beneficial information."
"In her time with us, Deanna hired, trained, supported and managed six coaches, building a high-functioning team that achieved exceptional results in our partner schools. Her team was highly successful, in large part because Deanna set clear expectations and worked relentlessly with each member of her team to leverage their strengths and ensure results. In recognition of her exceptional leadership, Deanna was tapped to lead training and support for our growing regional team in Michigan."
"Without Deanna's support, this project would have for sure fallen flat. Her perseverance, positive attitude and patience with our staff made all the difference! And our principals and teachers working on this project are so grateful to have her leadership."
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