Deborah Warburton

Partner

‘Having spent more than 20 years decoding what great leadership looks like and discovering the anatomy of a successful career, I love helping leaders unlock the insights to maximise their impact in role and skilfully navigate career transitions. I bring all of this together in my role as an advisor, sounding board and coach to executive leaders, particularly during times of transition’.

During my career with two of the leading global executive search and leadership advisory firms, I have worked with CEOs and executives across most industries, advising on succession, leadership assessment and development, and career strategies. I’ve come to appreciate that, as contexts become more volatile and challenging, great leaders constantly learn, reflect and evolve, which requires a good dose of humility and a high-quality sounding board.

My coaching approach helps clients to understand and focus on their strengths while exploring both conscious and unconscious dynamics that shape behaviour and decision making. I provide clients with the space to think and explore in confidence, offering challenge, insights and advice. There is nothing more rewarding to me than a client achieving their goals and reflecting on how much they enjoyed the experience of working with us.

Education & Awards

  • Tavistock Institute of Human Relations certified Psychodynamic coach
  • Meyler Campbell Unleashed business coach
  • MBA University of Cambridge Judge Business School
  • BSc Psychology Newcastle University

Experience

  • Spencer Stuart
  • Hedley May
  • Egon Zehnder
  • Aviva