Testimonials

Transformative Leadership Group Coaching (TLC)

“As a partner with the law firm of Tully Rinckey, PLLC, in the last year I have had the pleasure of working with Deborah on a variety of initiates including the formation of a group of prominent business and community leaders, called the Transformative Leaders Council.  Through her assistance and guidance she has helped its members and I identify new perspectives on exciting and innovative personal and professional opportunities. Further, it has fostered an environment in which I and my colleagues work as a team on important social issues in our community.

Participating in this group, with her as a leader, has been a game changer. It has helped me understand and utilize the power of my peers to fulfill my goals and explore my potential.”

Mario D. Cometti, Partner (Tully Rinckey PLLC)

 

“I am a standing member in the TLC group.  I strongly recommend the group to anyone who is looking to learn more about becoming a stronger leader and going to the top.  Deborah is a great presenter and brings so much to the table as a resource to help ensure that every member gets great value out of the group.   The topics discussed can be applied immediately and the issue processing through multiple industry leaders is invaluable.  Definitely a must have for anyone trying to build a solid company and/or strong team.”

Dan Razzano, Owner/President (Razzano Homes and Remodelers Inc.)

 

“TLC is an invaluable group of experienced business owners that invest time and resources into helping each other solve complex issues facing their businesses. I have found tremendous value in a trusted group of advisors from their varied viewpoints and experiences. I’ve been able to lean on them for advice about business structure, how to grow my business with careful consideration of next steps, how to avoid mistakes and inefficiencies, and I’ve been connected with a network of people that are truly invested in growing the community.

Deborah has helped my business excel by offering structured feedback and organized systems I’ve implemented to improve productivity. She has also improved my ability to gain more work and grow the business. As a group facilitator, she maintains consistent methodologies and offers learning objectives and networking opportunities above and beyond expectations.”


Eric Davenport, Architect AIA, CPHC (Leap Architecture Albany NY)

 

“It’s hard to pinpoint just one way a group like TLC can transform a person both personally and professionally.  When I joined TLC, I had already identified some areas where I needed help.  But like the saying, it’s lonely at the top.  Who does the top executive go to?  Family?- not.  Employees? – absolutely not!

Although on the surface, we all look successful, we have admitted to each other how much support we really need.  TLC has taught me the value of peer to peer support.   We may know many things but we are limited to our own singular experiences.  Stating our personal and professional challenges in a safe setting, out loud for each other to hear, allows for honest discovery.

Feedback from our trusted peers allows ideas to flow and it has made me think differently.  Over time, I have found my life and business have changed for the better. My involvement in TLC has made me a constant learner, who says “yes” to innovative ideas.

My peers at TLC support each other and that support builds confidence.  We have a stronger ability to continue our personal development and we are now armed with new methods to build on our professional success.”

Rose Miller, SPHR, President (Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC)

 

“I have found our leadership group, directed by Deborah Rubin, to be one that maintains the highest standards of professionalism, focus and impact. Her ability to find relevant subject matter for our monthly meetings and in particular, the “issue challenging” activities have nurtured very insightful and engaging interaction amongst the group.

In addition, I have found her one-on-one consulting to be very helpful to work through current issues and come away with specific concepts and resolution strategies. I would recommend her services to anyone seeking enhancement of their own professional leadership skills.”

Audra K. Higgins, Partner, COO (Simmons Capital Group)

 

“TLC is an invaluable group of experienced business owners that invest time and resources into helping each other solve complex issues facing their businesses. I have found tremendous value in a trusted group of advisors from their varied viewpoints and experiences. I’ve been able to lean on them for advice about business structure, how to grow my business with careful consideration of next steps, how to avoid mistakes and inefficiencies, and I’ve been connected with a network of people that are truly invested in growing the community.”

Erik Bunaes, President (Endorphin Advisors)

 

“My membership in TLC is key to my personal and professional growth. Successful business owners and community leaders share best practices and challenge each other to excel. Our facilitator, Deborah Rubin, is professionally prepared, committed and experienced – she leads the leaders.

My growing network and knowledge base that I’ve obtained through TLC far exceeds my investment in time and money. I’m grateful for this group and this forum to helps me and allows me to help others.

Looking forward to achieving and sharing my goals with TLC for years to come. I’m thankful for my peers in the group and the support and confidence they provide for me.”

Kevin Wickert, President (Primal Butcher & Delicatessen)

Coaching

“Deborah Rubin has been an advisor to me and instrumental in the development of our product.  Her insights, clarity and solid business sense have helped us to refine the product in a way that better connects and resonates with participants.  Deborah is committed, creative, and always available and is an expert communicator! I recommend Deborah to any entrepreneur or businessperson looking to take their business to the next level.”

Lisa Ann Edwards, Executive Coach (Bloom Coaching Institute)

“Hands down, Deborah is one of the elite coaches out there. She has been an extraordinary catalyst through major life and career transformation for me. Each moment of our coaching has exceeded the last in terms of value, wisdom, and insight. To me, working with Deborah feels like an incredible guided journey through the jungle of myself. Just when I think we are in something sticky, at the edge of a cliff, or lost from the trail, her brilliance and pinpoint accuracy of questions, clarity, and direction take over – as if with a smile and a deep knowing that we are exactly on the right trail all along. She’s been able to go to a depth that many coaches I’ve work with have not and my trust in her is extremely deep. I have no doubt that our relationship has served me on the deepest level and that it will continue to impact my work, my mind, my heart, my family, and even one day my children and grandchildren – it is that powerful for me. I highly recommend working with Deborah.”

Matt Solomon, Chief Marketing Officer, Owner (Center for Enlightened Business)

 

“My name is Wayne Bradford. I am the sole owner of 6 active corporations, which span the restaurant retail and wholesale trades, wood, metal and glass manufacturing, real-estate holdings and an investment group. It is a privileged to write a testimony of Deborah Rubin’s’ coaching expertise. I have had the pleasure of interacting with Deborah in a coaching environment for nine years. Deborah is intelligent, warm, and intuitive and has the ability to effortlessly guide me in my problem solving endeavors to a positive result. In the past I would have been described as an entrepreneur who was bright, powerful and influenced by my large ego. I have held dogmatic positions, which were a detriment to long-term relationships, and Deborah was able to help me recognize these, which fostered a change in my behavior. Deborah had the ability to guide me in diffusing situations, and leading me to a position of enlightenment as well as creating a pathway to more adept decision-making processes. My interactions with Deborah have allowed me to recognize when my ego was in play and diminish its negative effects. I now incorporate a decision making process that is more intellectual than emotional. As a result of Deborah’s coaching, I have enjoyed emotional growth and a heightened ability to run my businesses more efficiently and effectively as well as an overflow to my personal life.”

Wayne Bradford, CEO (Hudson Wholesalers)

 

“Deborah has helped my business excel by offering structured feedback and organized systems I’ve implemented to improve productivity. She has also improved my ability to gain more work and grow the business. As a group facilitator, she maintains consistent methodologies and offers learning objectives and networking opportunities above and beyond expectations.”

Erik Bunaes, President (Endorphin Advisors)

 

“In Sales having a slight edge is invaluable to success. The information provided by Deborah is not only though provoking but an edge. Rubin Resources shows us that “we” are the edge and everything matters. This information was impactful and I left her seminar with great useful information.”

-Andy T. O’Reilly (Stanley CSS)

 

“Deborah’s talk opened my eyes to new ways of dealing with people.  Her research on the subject of human behavior was a wealth of knowledge.  She had engaged the audience. Deborah showed compassion towards the audience. The audience opened up with many questions and also complemented and praised Deborah’s talk.”

Garry Packer, Associate Broker (Walton Realty Group)

 

“Deborah Rubin is an excellent speaker who shares her personal feelings and experiences to help illustrate concepts in communication. In doing so, she is able to grab the audience’s attention and make her presentations memorable.

Ms. Rubin is deeply passionate about how communication can affect our brains and our lives, and offers proven methods to help improve the outcomes of our interactions with others.”

Nancy McKiernan