Testimonials
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I feel incredibly fortunate to have worked under Debbie and to have experienced her leadership firsthand. She embodies the core values of compassion, integrity, and empowerment in everything she does.
One of her greatest strengths is her ability to bring out the best in people. She has a unique and almost effortless way of building confidence in others – often before they even recognise it in themselves. Through her calm, thoughtful, and highly intuitive approach, she motivates and inspires without ever making it feel forced. Looking back, I realised how skilfully she was empowering me to achieve goals I hadn’t believed were within my reach.
Her leadership style balances support and autonomy perfectly. She is a constant and dependable source of guidance – a true “rock” for her team -while also giving individuals the space and trust to grow, develop and succeed independently. That combination of safety and freedom is rare and incredibly impactful.
Debbie is also deeply committed to co-production and collaboration. She fosters genuine partnership working, ensuring all voices are heard, valued, and meaningfully included in decision-making. Her ability to bring people together and create a shared sense of purpose has a lasting effect on both team culture and outcomes.
As a coach and mentor, she is thoughtful, encouraging, and insightful. She invests time in understanding individuals’ strengths and supports them to build on these in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. Her influence extends well beyond day-to-day management – she shapes confidence, resilience, and professional growth in a lasting way.
Her overall impact on the team and on me personally has been significant. I leave the experience feeling stronger, more confident, and more capable – thanks to her belief, guidance and leadership.
I truly feel lucky to have had the opportunity to work with her.
I have had the privilege of working alongside Debbie in the healthcare system for 10 years. Throughout that time, she has consistently demonstrated unwavering passion, empathy, and a gentle commitment to the people she supports.
Debbie is truly person-centred in everything she does. She believes in working in partnership through co-production, ensuring people feel listened to, valued and empowered. She has a natural ability to recognise strengths, encourage confidence and find practical, solution-focused ways to help people achieve their goals.
What has always stood out to me is that Debbie goes above and beyond. She is compassionate, dedicated, and continually strives to make a positive difference. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an ADHD coach who combines professionalism with kindness, integrity, and a genuine desire to help people thrive.
I had the pleasure of working alongside Debbie in her roles as Head of Co production and as Co-Chair of both the NHS LGBTQ+ Staff Network and the wider system partnership LGBTQ+ Network across health and care in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Across all these roles, Debbie has been a passionate and visible advocate for LGBTQ+ communities, consistently championing inclusion and ensuring that lived experience and community voices are central to decision-making.
Debbie is values-driven in everything she does. She brings integrity, compassion and authenticity to her work, creating safe, inclusive spaces where people feel heard, respected and empowered. Her leadership style is collaborative and enabling, she brings people together across organisations and sectors, building strong, trusted relationships and fostering a shared sense of purpose.
Debbie has been instrumental in strengthening how systems engage with communities within health, moving beyond consultation to meaningful partnership. She has played a key role in increasing the visibility of LGBTQ+ communities across the system and embedding more inclusive ways of working, ensuring that services are shaped by those who use them.
Debbie is supportive, encouraging and insightful, helping others to build confidence, reflect and grow. She has a genuine ability to connect with people, and her warmth and kindness make her both approachable and highly respected.
Her impact across the system has been significant and lasting. Debbie’s passion, leadership and unwavering commitment to inclusion and co-production truly set her apart, and she will be a huge asset in everything she goes on to do.
Summary – “Debbie has been a passionate and visible advocate for LGBTQ+ communities, consistently championing inclusion and ensuring that lived experience and community voices are central to decision-making. She brings integrity, compassion and authenticity to her work, creating safe, inclusive spaces where people feel heard, respected and empowered.
Debbie has a natural ability to connect with people, and she brings a calm, grounded presence that makes you feel comfortable being yourself around her. She listens, supports, and creates space for others to feel valued and included.
I have known and worked with Debbie for some time, and she has been a pleasure to know. She is deeply passionate about the principles and execution of co-production, advocating for meaningful and productive engagement with people with lived experiences.
Debbie has also been a staunch advocate of the LGBTQ+ community and for people living with ADHD.
If I were to choose someone to support and advocate for me, Debbie would be my choice.
Debbie is a warm and compassionate individual, adopting a person-centred coaching style to encourage personal growth by empowering her clients to reach their own solutions through self-reflection. Her support and encouragement were fundamental to me ‘waiting well’ for my assessment and re-framing my perception of self, and I couldn’t be more grateful for her guidance.
Debbie has a natural ability to connect with people, and she brings a calm, grounded presence that makes you feel comfortable being yourself around her. She listens, supports, and creates space for others to feel valued and included.
From the moment I joined the LGBTQ+ Network and met Debbie, I felt welcomed and safe. Debbie is friendly, helpful and supportive, genuinely interested in you as a person, and willing to hear your voice. I wholeheartedly believe her values, work ethic and support help people feel able to bring their whole selves to work.
I’m not sure you realise how positive of an impact you have on everyone around you. Your energy, creativity and genuine passion for supporting others is infectious. The 2 years or so I spent working with you in Personalised Care are some of the most influential both in my career and my personal life. You always promote the strengths of others and give them opportunities to shine where they’re comfortable and grow where they’re not so much. You’d be surprised how often I play your words in my head when I’m struggling to approach something, and how your co-production focused mindset has helped me navigate some very challenging parts of my current role. For all the trust you’ve placed in me, and your support since we’ve been working together I’ll be forever grateful, but I’m looking forward to hearing all about your new endeavours as I know you’ll be amazing as usual.
Thank you so much Debbie, I wouldn’t be the version of myself that I am today without you – I already miss working closely with you and even more so now that you’re now moving onto pastures new.
Debbie is incredibly passionate and compassionate, and this really comes through in how she works with others. She creates a safe and supportive space for those around her and takes a thoughtful and genuine approach to coaching and mentoring and I have really valued her support.
She has been someone I can talk to openly, helping me to reflect and think about my own potential in a way that feels honest and encouraging. We have spoken about the possibility of me having ADHD, and Debbie has helped me to see that you do not need a formal diagnosis to start recognising what support might help, exploring with me resources that I could use to support me. She also supported me to feel more confident about exploring a diagnosis in my own time.
Debbie brings together empathy, collaboration and a clear focus on people, and this has a positive impact on everyone she works with.