What's New?

Deb's books: "WOW Factor Workplace", "Hearfelt Leadership", and "Women on Top" are available in paperback, Kindle and Audible versions.  Deb's latest book, "Strong Suit", is available now in paperback, Kindle, and Nook versions.  Click on the following link for more information on all of Deb's leadership books.


See Deb's new video series:

CEO Mentoring Moments with Deb Boelkes


Marriott's CEO Shared a Video With His Team and It's a Powerful Lesson in Leading During a Crisis

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Heartfelt Leadership Symposiums

 

Host a Heartfelt Leadership Symposium co-led by  Dr. Mark Goulston and Deb Boelkes. Heartfelt Leadership symposiums are ideal for teams in the corporate world, the military, the government, universities, and/or not-for-profit organizations who believe "there has got to be a better way!"

Learn more about scheduling a highly educational and inspirational day-long event, specifically customized to address your organizational, cultural, and leadership challenges, here.
 

Testimonials

 

  • Thanks for the wonderful symposium where deep conversation could emerge.  Deb and Dr. Mark certainly created an environment for that to happen.  Thank you for doing the work that you both are doing to make the kind of difference that will change our world, coming from our hearts.

  • I really liked that our Heartfelt Leadership symposium was a small conference because it really gave you that intimate feeling. I loved the panels and the interview format.
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  • It was truly up-lifting and an honor to be in the room! 
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  • A wonderful day.  Enjoyed every minute.  Thanks to Deb and Mark, it was Superb!  

 


Heartfelt Leadership Executive Consulting and Leadership Development

Management consultant and leadership development expert Deb Boelkes embodies and inspires a new kind of leadership style—one that fosters an inviting and energizing esprit de corps; one that produces and sustains greater employee and customer loyalty; one that consistently delivers a healthy impact on the bottom line—Heartfelt Leadership.

To build and maintain an engaging WOW factor workplace with a best place to work culture, passions must be stirred, and hearts must be reached. That’s what Deb does best—through hands-on consulting engagements, working side-by-side with executives and management teams who wish to transform their organizational culture and management practices.

Deb works with corporations, family businesses, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations of all types to create people-centric visions, high-energy business initiatives, and strong suit-leveraging leadership development programs that will attract and retain the superstar leaders of tomorrow.

There has never been a better time than now to take your leadership team and your entire organization to a whole new level—a WOW factor workplace level—through Heartfelt Leadership. Request fees and availability here.

 


Keynote Speaker Dr. Mark Goulston

 

Keynote Speaker and best-selling author, Dr. Mark Goulston, as one of the world’s top communication experts, makes it possible to get through to almost any organization. His unique experience–from leading psychiatric institutions to serving as an FBI hostage negotiation trainer–makes him an exceptionally knowledgeable speaker who provides actionable and doable takeaways. Mark fascinates audiences through his specialized techniques and he is a master at helping leaders become more successful, effective communicators.  Request fees and availability here.  

Testimonials

  • By the time Mark finished his opening session talk, to a large group of executives and leaders, he not only fulfilled his promise that they would forever change the way they thought. He just plain and simple won everyone in the audience over.
    --- Peter Gruber
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  • What would you rather reach, a “stretch” goal or an “impossible” goal? That is what Mark challenged himself to do with the 200+ executives and leaders from around the world in his opening session presentation.  In just 8 minutes, that is exactly what he did. Mark is remarkable. If he could do that in 8 minutes, think of what he could for you in a full keynote. 
    --- Keith Ferrazzi

 


Keynote Speaker Deb Boelkes

Keynote Speaker and Author, Deb Boelkes, is not just a role model heartfelt leader, she's the ultimate authority on creating best places to work. Deb's been there / done that, time and again, during her 25+ years in Fortune 150 high tech firms, leading superstar business development and professional services teams. As an entrepreneur, she has accelerated advancement for women to senior leadership. Deb has delighted and inspired over 1,000 audiences across North America.  Make your next event the most memorable and inspirational one you've ever hosted. Request fees and availability here.  

Testimonials

  • What we need is inspiration. Deb gives you that and more. So kind, so gracious and such an engaging speaker”  
    --- Mia Yamamoto, Criminal Defense Attorney
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  • “I honestly haven’t met anyone with her kind of vibrant aura in a very long time”
    --- Lillian Nguyen, Program Manager
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  • “The turnout speaks volumes about her commitment to helping leaders change the world!”  
    --- Deirdre Cuffie, Executive Assistant