Executive Coach & Life Strategist

Go Deeper. Go Higher.

No matter how challenging the season, change is always possible. Life is always bursting with potential.

What creates real transformation is our inner work—having the courage and vision to go deeper so we can rise higher.

I specialize in seeing and amplifying the greatness in others.

I’ve spent over 20 years listening for truth, drawing out creative genius, and guiding people to the heart of the matter:

Who are you at your most authentic and how do you want to bring that to the world?

I help leaders, creators, and changemakers clarify their visions, navigate change, reconnect with their strengths, and step fully into their brilliance.

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Wondering how this works?

  • Life on earth is changing rapidly and we are being called to adapt and transform in unprecedented ways. I believe that we all have reserves of energy and genius we haven’t tapped into yet and the time for that growth is absolutely now.

    And no matter how much “success” we’ve experienced, sometimes we all need a little help clarifying what actions define and align with our true values and goals.

    Here are some examples of questions we can tackle together in coaching sessions:

    • How can I think and problem-solve more creatively? What would more creativity mean for my ability to innovate and lead?

    • How can I manage my team more effectively and with humanity? And what growth do I need to commit to in order to do that?

    • How can I communicate and collaborate with greater impact?

    • What stories have I told myself (or were told to me) that have limited my growth, expansion, and opportunities?

    • How do I transform the old habits and resistance that have been holding me back?

    • What greatness am I meant for that I haven’t tapped into yet?

    • 1:1 Coaching

    • team and organizational workshops

    • group coaching

    • speaking

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  • I believe that coaching is about creating space to release the weight of old patterns and stories so we can move more freely and completely into our greatness.

    One of the primary tools I use is COR.E Energy Coaching™, a transformative system that empowers people to create meaningful change in themselves, their teams, and the world.

    Another technique I often use taps into people’s deeper thoughts, most impactful life experiences, and hidden beliefs about work, worth, and life using writing exercises I developed specifically for coaching.  These can be incredibly revealing and the catalyst for major shifts in thinking and energy. 

    No matter the approach, we always start with the “inner you,” identifying hidden energies, thoughts, and emotions that may block success and may also be the key to unlocking and aligning with your true values, purpose, and passions. We map those inner patterns and identify the changes you want to make to show up in the world in the ways you find most powerful, exciting, and fulfilling! 

  • All of my sessions are custom designed, based on your particular goals and desires. Session style and type are flexible and I employ a great deal of partnership and creativity in structuring our time together. 

    When you step into coaching with me, you step into a space that is:

    • Deeply safe and confidential — where your challenges can be named, examined, and released.

    • Fiercely honest — where old stories are dismantled with compassion.

    • Expansive and creative — where new possibilities are born.

    • And intensely focused on YOU.

    Together, we will:

    • Uncover the energy running the show.

    • Channel that energy into life-changing breakthroughs.

    • Expand your capacity to lead and live with courage and clarity.

    • Align your leadership with your values so it energizes you and inspires others.

  • Reach out to me any time via the contact page or email me at deanna@deannawalkercoaching.com. I aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • “Working with Deanna has been an incredibly impactful experience. She is deeply intentional in her approach, creating a space where I always felt heard and supported.”

    — Rhonda B., Principal, Global Human Resources

  • “As an executive at the intersection of social change and traditional business, I really benefited from Deanna’s adaptive approach to coaching. Every moment spent with Deanna has been a gift.”

    — Luisa Schumacher, Founder + Designer, Casita Sequoia; fmr. Sr. Manager

  • “Every coaching session I have with Deanna is a powerful experience. She is warm, compassionate, and intuitive in a way that makes me feel like I’m conversing with a soul guide.”

    — Katie, Small Business Owner

  • “Coaching conversations with Deanna are unlike any other experience of inner exploration. We go on a journey together where she listens, then asks questions that lead us deeper into the background and patterns that influence my thinking.”

    — Jan H., Professional Writer, Editor, and Recovering Perfectionist

  • “[Deanna] took big concepts and goals that I wanted to achieve, and broke them down into small, actionable steps that I felt confident I could complete. I left each call feeling energized and motivated from the plan we developed together, and it truly felt like a partnership.”

    — JB, Research Specialist