Debora Gemmell | Life & Business Coach | Leadership & Success Mindset Coaching
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Leadership LIFE & BUSINESS Coaching
for Management, Creatives and Coaches
with Debora Gemmell
Debora has been recognized for her excellence
in coaching by Influence Digest Magazine.
In 2023, Debora was named one of the Top 15 Coaches in Toronto. This award is a testament to Debora's passion and commitment to helping her clients reach their highest potential professionally and personally. Debora has dedicated her career to helping others create meaningful and lasting change in their lives and careers. Her clients can be confident that they are receiving the best in coaching services. As an award-winning coach working with leaders from around the world, Debora is committed to providing exceptional guidance and support to her clients in life and work.
Glowing Reviews, Hidden Struggles.
Our culture has been telling you some of the biggest lies...
🚫 Being busy equals productivity and taking on too many projects means being a capable multi-tasker
⛔ Saying yes when thinking no means you are a caring person
😕 Being well liked by others means you are good!
🛑 Having a long list of achievements means being successful
⚠ Being financially wealthy with a successful career or business equals happiness
I'm here to flip the script of this old paradigm and offer you an outrageous solution.
⭐You can achieve more by slowing down choosing over reacting
⭐You can gain respect without sacrificing yourself
⭐ Sacrificing yourself for approval is too high a price to pay
⭐Your accomplishments do not define your worth
⭐With increased success and income comes heightened imposter syndrome
My clients are some of the most successful humans on paper - Corporate executives, lawyers, Hollywood stuntmen, runway fashion models, creative designers, and directors. They all have one thing in common. They don't feel successful. They feel depleted, stressed, unfulfilled and guilty because they think they "should" be happy.
Can you relate to any of this?
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You have a list of pretty impressive achievements in your career, but you don't feel successful.
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You are constantly chasing the next thing - a new relationship, a new role, an award but have lost your passion and purpose.
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You are always available for work, even if it means sacrificing your sleep, relationships, and peace of mind.
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You often say yes to too many projects, people, and duties and deep inside feel overwhelmed and secretly a little annoyed with yourself.
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You appear to be owning the room and are always on top of things, but deep inside you second guess yourself and wonder whether you are good enough.
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You love ticking off your to-do list but for every task you erase it feels like there are already two new ones added.
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You crave downtime but find it hard to switch off and relax.
Perhaps you often tell yourself:
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I'm falling behind wish I had more time and energy
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I'm not where I should be
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I'm not doing good enough
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I've lost myself in my relationship, business or career
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If only (________) would change (board, boss, life partner, demands, situation) then I would be happy.
I'M DEBORA GEMMELL
I am here to help talented professionals, creatives and coaches achieve success in business and life without sacrificing their vitality, relationships, and peace of mind.
You CAN thrive at work and in life. You don't have to choose one or the other.
Clients refer to me as their trusted ally! who believes in you until you do too and who always has your back!
For years, I looked like I had it all together. Successful career. Great performance reviews. Always the reliable one.
But inside? I was barely holding it together.
I grew up in an alcoholic home where people-pleasing and perfectionism were my survival tools. I learned early on to keep the peace, read the room, and earn love through sacrifice. I feared conflict, suppressed my needs, and told myself I was fine — as long as I kept performing.
But anxiety, imposter syndrome, and burnout were always simmering under the surface. I spent 12 years in a relationship with a partner who mirrored the very chaos I grew up with. I lost myself completely in that dynamic, and when it ended — I realized I didn’t even know who I was anymore. At 27, I was emotionally hollow, physically exhausted, and spiritually numb.
It wasn’t until my body finally broke down that I began to wake up. Chronic anxiety. Severe stomach issues. Complete burnout. I had no choice but to stop running and start healing.
That’s when everything began to shift.
I leaned into recovery. I started therapy. I worked with mentors. I rebuilt myself from the inside out. And slowly, I stopped tying my worth to what I did — and started reclaiming who I truly was.
In 2019, one of my biggest fears happened, I was let go from my corporate job — but this time, I didn’t spiral. I’d already been training to be a coach, and just two days later, I booked my first client.
The universe wasn’t closing a door — it was opening one.
Now, I coach talented professionals who are exactly where I once was:
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Outwardly successful
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Inwardly anxious, overwhelmed, full of doubt and imposter syndrome but trying to hide it from everyone.
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Ready to live in calm, secure confidence
Whether you’re Corporate, Creative, Student or Coach — if you’re tired of hiding behind the mask and ready to reclaim who you really are, to feel calm, confident and capable -I’m here for you.
Because here’s what I know to be true:
The problem isn’t who you are. The problem is who you think you are.
The challenges we face, including myself, stem not from who we truly are, but from the limiting thinking, beliefs and stories we've internalized about ourselves. Our inner critic.
The wonderful news is that these stories can be rewritten.
Let’s rewrite that story — together. Lets build your future where you genuinely are happy, centred and prosperous. Where you walk into any room, meet anyone and know you are equal, that you belong and you have so much to contribute in life and business.
Appreciation...
Here is what the talented professionals in Debora's community say about Debora, her coaching and her community...
As an fix it, action-taker, I’m sure you’ve tried to change your situation.
Perhaps you’ve:
🔺Read many books and listened to podcasts on mindset, productivity, marketing, social media, confidence, and motivation.
🔺Spent hours in therapy or discussed your life or business situation with friends and family who mean well but never really understand.
🔺Refreshed your LinkedIn profiles to look for a job or tried social media trying to find the perfect way to look good, feel productivity or sell. You may have even thought changing partners, or a new career might be the answer.
🔺Committed to trying even harder to make what you are currently doing work, again. Telling yourself this time it will be different. But it's not.
🔺Took on even more responsibilities at work thinking that will be the answer, and in your community to keep busy to avoid admitting how unfulfilled you feel but you are not.
If you are still here, then you are already demonstrating your desire and I might be able to offer a solution…
As a highly accomplished but unfulfilled corporate marketer with 30+ years of experience and two decades of mentoring and coaching, I understand what it truly takes to shift from barely surviving to thriving in your professional and/or personal life.
Acknowledge your desire and capacity to be successful and fulfilled in life and business enjoying vitality, connection, prosperity and peace of mind. You can have both.
I use my unique approach to coaching which has proven to help some of the most talented professionals transform their relationship with themselves, their relationships, career, and their success, gain confidence, and finally have the time and energy for their families, business, hobbies and simply enjoying life.
SOME OF THE RESULTS YOU CAN EXPECT ARE:
⭐Improved relationships: When you feel constantly depleted and overwhelmed, your relationships are the first to suffer both in business and at home. As a result of our work together, you’ll be able to reconnect with your loved ones and improve your business relationships (you’ll learn the power of responding vs reacting).
⭐Confidence in life + business: Confidence is earned. You’ll learn how to stop feeling like you are running out of time (and options) and get back in charge.
⭐Success Mindset, Clarity & Focus: When you realize that your worth has nothing to do with your performance, its your mindset that needs updating, you are free to rewrite the story of success and experience unshakable confidence with an empowered mindset and self-belief. And when you do that new opportunities, and prosperity are more likely.
⭐Empowered Action knowing you are heading in the right direction without burnout. Yes, achieving more is possible without being constantly stressed and anxious. It’s scientifically proven that when you are in a relaxed state, you will have more insights, passion and come up with more creative solutions.
⭐Feeling on purpose and making a bigger impact: Maybe it’s time to get out of your comfort zone and find help to change the way you show up currently. We will work on empowering your mindset, releasing restrictive self-beliefs, getting clear on your purpose, connecting more deeply with others, and reigniting your passion and upgrading business tools.
⭐Having more time and energy: Imagine being present in your business taking intentional actions following the strategy you have co-created with your coach, spending time with your loved ones, having time just for yourself to relax, and not at midnight in an attempt to claim some part of your day for yourself. Enjoy a hobby or read a whole book that has nothing to do with business or confidence (and maybe slow down to smell the roses!)
Imagine feeling confident and having clarity taking decisive action knowing you are actively creating the life, relationships and career you desire towards a fulfilling and rewarding life.
Experience Debora's Transformative Coaching
Leadership & Success Mindset Life & Business/Career Coaching
for Corporates, Coaches & Creatives
Working with me is for you if:
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You’re up to something but can’t seem to get unstuck, get going, or get to the next level
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You, your business, or your team are facing seemingly overwhelming challenges
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You are drained. feel like you are losing yourself at work or in relationships or both, and your not sure how much longer you can keep up with the demands.
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Your at a point where you are wondering if it’s time to change jobs, change industries, quit and take some time off.
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You are noticing that you are constantly worried, feeling over or overthinking
If you’d like to make real and lasting changes in a fraction of the time and with less struggle, pressure, and stress than you can imagine, here are the ways for us to work together.
ONLINE WORKSHOP
Next Workshop
The Art of Creating More Time & Energy
Check back for 2025 dates for our upcoming workshops.
If your curious about coaching and whether it is the right fit for you, book a no commitment discovery call with Debora.
You are sure to gain insights and have a clear idea of what the best next steps are for you.
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
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CAREER/BUSINESS COACHING
If you aspire to have a successful career or coaching business but are uncertain about how to go about it or what the next best steps are, Debora is a highly skilled successful coach who can assist you.
With over 30 years of experience in various corporate sectors with Fortune 500 companies and successfully launching and running her coaching business for nearly a decade. Debora guides you as you take action to move forward gaining valuable insights, tools, to success in a shorter time than you thought possible. Debora has a way of helping you see what is in your blind spot. She coaches you to grow your self-belief and confidence and empowers you to overcome the challenges holding you back in your career or business. She is your secret weapon!
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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LIFE COACHING
Get ready to take control of your life with highly personalized boutique coaching! Regain your power and lead your life with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.
Debora's 30+ years of personal development work, training and coaching will empower you with improved self-belief, confidence, healthier relationships, increased focus, better sleep, vitality, and an inspired mindset.
Clients from around the world attest to their transformative experience with Debora and the positive outcomes, they have created in their lives and relationships.
And you can experience them too! Don't wait any longer - book a consultation today and start living the life you deserve
EXCITING NEWS!
Debora's NEW Book
is almost here
A NEW RESOURCE & TOOL!
Our new book, a inspiring compilation of personalized coaching tips and tools for navigating life, relationships, and careers in a fun and helpful way.
Our book 'Me, My Thoughts & I' is hitting the press this summer! It includes insights from both Life & Business Coach Debora as well as amazing members of the Thrive community.
To Join The Wait list, email contact@coachingwithdebora.com
or click the link below
and be among the first to get your copy.
This. Stuff. Works.
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