Debra Russell has spent the last 18 years coaching, consulting, speaking, and conducting trainings all over the world with people from all walks of life. Debra leads by example and is living proof that change is possible and that one can create the business and life he or she truly desires. 

In spite on surviving a very difficult childhood in Mississippi, three marriages by the age of 22, and raising her two children on her own. Debra is living the life she never could have dreamed of as she struggled through her youth. After 12 years as a hairstylist, this single mom and former welfare recipient finally decided to change her life and she's been on a fascinating and wonderful adventure ever since!

In her early 30's, Debra became committed to learning and applying personal improvement philosophies and skills in her life. Within one year, she had made major changes in her personal life and doubled her income as a hairstylist. Within four years, she had attained a coveted position as General Manager of Tony Robbins' multi-million dollar training organization where she increased profits in the events by 300% in the first year!

Since deciding to build her own training, consulting, and coaching business, Debra has worked with companies like McDonald's, GEO Strategic Services, Bama Foods, Northshore Medical, just to name a few.  She has given seminars in Breakthrough Thinking to entire organizations, worked at the executive level in strategic planning and implementation, helped in insuring smooth transitions in large mergers, built cross-cultural teams in organizations, trained managers in being seamless in their ability to handle conflicts, trained sales teams and non-sales team members in the art of influencing, among many other projects.

When working with any person, group, or organization Debra's commitment is to make a real difference! "It's never enough to just 'show up'; I must make a definitive impact", says Ms. Russell. Through her Executive Coaching, Small Business Coaching, Life Coaching and various keynote speeches, books, and workshops, Debra inspires thousands of people to turn their own goals and dreams - both personally and professionally - into reality!

Debra has coached high-level executives, both new and seasoned business owners, and hundreds of "regular people" who want and deserve more in their lives.  Debra has designed and delivered programs for everyone from CEOs to front-line employees and has the unique ability to relate to people at all levels. Debra currently resides in Southern California but through telephone coaching touches people around the world.  She also delivers keynotes and conducts seminars world-wide i.e. The Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, England, Australia, and all across the United States. 

Debra Russell...

Knows what it takes. Debra has held a senior level position in a multi-million dollar company and owns her own consulting/coaching business.

Is flexible and creative. Debra is driven by a philosophy she picked up from her years of working with Tony Robbins - there is always a way!

Has a broad range of skills and knowledge. Debra can take you through strategic planning, marketing & sales, developing teams, leadership, building greater business acumen, and dealing with your own fears and personal limitations.

Thinks clearly, focused, and targets the real issues.  Debra is able to sift through the muck to discover and address the real issues in the business and within you. 

Is a treasure chest of ideas, skills, and insights. Debra will astonish you at the depth of knowledge she has on a wide variety of subjects.

Deeply supportive. Debra will believe in you until you can believe in yourself.  She has the rare gift of making her clients feel cared for and supported at a core level.