These testimonials reflect the full range of transformational coaching work, from career transitions to everyday life balance.
Danae Doran-Mulvey
Associate Director, CMC Regulatory at Lilly
"I met Deb during a pivotal time in my career, and I am beyond grateful to call her my professional coach. From our very first session, Deb took the time to truly understand my core values, professional goals and challenges, and my strengths and weaknesses. Deb’s approach is both strategic and empathetic, she consistently helps me clarify my direction and helps me build the confidence to pursue it.
Deb was key in helping me perfect my resume, prepare for interviews, and navigate a career transition to a new company. I could not have done it without her. I left every session with strong insights, thoughtful guidance, and attainable actions. Additionally, Deb has taught me grounding and meditation tools which I consistently use on a regular basis and have even taught my children.
Thanks to Deb, I gained clarity in my career path and successfully secured a new role with a great company that aligns with my values and ambitions. If you’re looking for a wonderful coach who is highly passionate about helping others achieve their goals, exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced, supportive, and truly invested in your success, look no further than Deborah McCloskey. She IS the BEST."
Danae Doran-Mulvey
Associate Director, CMC Regulatory at Lilly
"I met Deb during a pivotal time in my career, and I am beyond grateful to call her my professional coach. From our very first session, Deb took the time to truly understand my core values, professional goals and challenges, and my strengths and weaknesses. Deb’s approach is both strategic and empathetic, she consistently helps me clarify my direction and helps me build the confidence to pursue it.
Deb was key in helping me perfect my resume, prepare for interviews, and navigate a career transition to a new company. I could not have done it without her. I left every session with strong insights, thoughtful guidance, and attainable actions. Additionally, Deb has taught me grounding and meditation tools which I consistently use on a regular basis and have even taught my children.
Thanks to Deb, I gained clarity in my career path and successfully secured a new role with a great company that aligns with my values and ambitions. If you’re looking for a wonderful coach who is highly passionate about helping others achieve their goals, exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced, supportive, and truly invested in your success, look no further than Deborah McCloskey. She IS the BEST."
Kelly Fischbein
Integration Lead at UCB
"Over the past five months, working with Deb has been an incredibly meaningful and transformative experience for me. We are both methodical by nature, so her thoughtful, structured approach to helping me navigate life challenges and immediate career transitions has been a wonderful match for me at a time I needed her most.
Deb has a remarkable ability to listen deeply, ask insightful questions, and create a supportive space for reflection and growth. She gave me practical tools and encouragement, and she helped me to stay focused and strategic as I navigated a brief period of professional uncertainty and change. This allowed me to evaluate my options and determine the best path forward given both my professional and personal goals. Her integration of mindfulness practices has added another valuable dimension, helping me stay grounded and present during stressful periods at work.
I’m incredibly grateful for Deb’s perspective and guidance. She listens carefully, takes the time to think things through, and then offers practical tools and strategies that I can apply in my everyday life. Her caring nature and grounded approach has made a meaningful difference in my life. I would highly recommend her to anyone feeling stuck, uncertain, or ready to take the next step in their career."
Kelly Fischbein
Integration Lead at UCB
"Over the past five months, working with Deb has been an incredibly meaningful and transformative experience for me. We are both methodical by nature, so her thoughtful, structured approach to helping me navigate life challenges and immediate career transitions has been a wonderful match for me at a time I needed her most.
Deb has a remarkable ability to listen deeply, ask insightful questions, and create a supportive space for reflection and growth. She gave me practical tools and encouragement, and she helped me to stay focused and strategic as I navigated a brief period of professional uncertainty and change. This allowed me to evaluate my options and determine the best path forward given both my professional and personal goals. Her integration of mindfulness practices has added another valuable dimension, helping me stay grounded and present during stressful periods at work.
I’m incredibly grateful for Deb’s perspective and guidance. She listens carefully, takes the time to think things through, and then offers practical tools and strategies that I can apply in my everyday life. Her caring nature and grounded approach has made a meaningful difference in my life. I would highly recommend her to anyone feeling stuck, uncertain, or ready to take the next step in their career."
Bri Vieira
VP, Brand Strategy at BGB Group
"When the opportunity to work with Deb as a coach presented itself, I knew it was one I couldn’t pass up. I had long admired her ability to not only achieve professional success but also cultivate a balanced, intentional life rooted in holistic health. Coming out of a challenging period where I struggled to determine where to focus my time and energy, I trusted Deb to help me regain clarity and direction, and she exceeded every expectation.
Deb brings an extraordinary combination of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and attuned listening. She creates a space where it feels natural to be honest about challenges, while keeping each session purposeful and anchored in clear objectives. Her approach instills both accountability and momentum, making the work both empowering and practical.
Our time together has been transformative. I have built confidence I didn’t know I was missing and moved forward in areas of my life that once felt just out of reach. I’ve achieved fitness milestones, committed to classes I had postponed for years, planned and budgeted for my first solo international trip, deepened important relationships, and, most importantly, reestablished a sense of purpose and intentionality in my daily life. What once felt daunting became attainable with Deb’s guidance.
I would recommend Deb without hesitation to anyone ready to take meaningful steps forward in their life. She is both supportive and honest, compassionate yet direct, and has a remarkable ability to help you recognize your own strength and resilience. Deb doesn’t just help you set goals, she helps you become the person who can achieve them."
Bri Vieira
VP, Brand Strategy at BGB Group
"When the opportunity to work with Deb as a coach presented itself, I knew it was one I couldn’t pass up. I had long admired her ability to not only achieve professional success but also cultivate a balanced, intentional life rooted in holistic health. Coming out of a challenging period where I struggled to determine where to focus my time and energy, I trusted Deb to help me regain clarity and direction, and she exceeded every expectation.
Deb brings an extraordinary combination of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and attuned listening. She creates a space where it feels natural to be honest about challenges, while keeping each session purposeful and anchored in clear objectives. Her approach instills both accountability and momentum, making the work both empowering and practical.
Our time together has been transformative. I have built confidence I didn’t know I was missing and moved forward in areas of my life that once felt just out of reach. I’ve achieved fitness milestones, committed to classes I had postponed for years, planned and budgeted for my first solo international trip, deepened important relationships, and, most importantly, reestablished a sense of purpose and intentionality in my daily life. What once felt daunting became attainable with Deb’s guidance.
I would recommend Deb without hesitation to anyone ready to take meaningful steps forward in their life. She is both supportive and honest, compassionate yet direct, and has a remarkable ability to help you recognize your own strength and resilience. Deb doesn’t just help you set goals, she helps you become the person who can achieve them."
Luciana Adair,
Corporate Giving Analyst at Bristol Myers Squibb
"I have been working with Deb for some months, and the impact she has had on my personal and professional life is truly remarkable. Before working with Deb, I was feeling stuck, but now I feel that I am taking meaningful actions to improve my relationships and career. She has also helped me very quickly and effectively to address issues that were not accessed in years of psychotherapy.
Deb has a unique ability to help me develop a deeper awareness of my strengths and values, which has been instrumental in my growth. Her caring and empathetic nature makes every session feel supportive and encouraging, while her objective approach ensures that we stay focused on achieving my goals.
Additionally, every session incorporates a different technique or approach, making the sessions very enjoyable and engaging. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking to make meaningful progress in their life."
Luciana Adair,
Corporate Giving Analyst at Bristol Myers Squibb
"I have been working with Deb for some months, and the impact she has had on my personal and professional life is truly remarkable. Before working with Deb, I was feeling stuck, but now I feel that I am taking meaningful actions to improve my relationships and career. She has also helped me very quickly and effectively to address issues that were not accessed in years of psychotherapy.
Deb has a unique ability to help me develop a deeper awareness of my strengths and values, which has been instrumental in my growth. Her caring and empathetic nature makes every session feel supportive and encouraging, while her objective approach ensures that we stay focused on achieving my goals.
Additionally, every session incorporates a different technique or approach, making the sessions very enjoyable and engaging. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking to make meaningful progress in their life."
