CERTIFIED COACH AND BUSINESS STRATEGIST
Hi, I am Deborah Richardson:
Entrepreneur, Mentor, Business STRATEGIST.
I help people identify key strategies that will shape their future.
If you want to make a change in your life and business and are ready to move forward, give me a call!
I would love to hear all about your goals and vision and support you in making things happen.
I invite you to connect with me on Linkedin, sign up for our e-blasts, and connect by text or email so we can set up a time to chat.
~ Deborah
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Business Coaching Reviews
- Thanks for all the work on our business! Deborah helped us with unquie strategy and solid business advise to get our business off the ground. Her diverse business experience shows up in her coaching and mentoring and is a valuable asset. Thank you
Alexander ElliottVancouver Futsal6/25/2016Deborah has provided strategic coaching and business coaching for our management team for several years ongoing. She really knows her stuff and has provided invaluable strategy suggestions to help us move our business forward including sales and marketing strategy and coaching. 
Brice KellyTetra Films4/25/2021Deborah and Jessica have different strengths and capabilities which makes them a well-rounded coaching duo who can help you with pretty much anything in your business. They have most importantly helped me really understand my "numbers" so I can run a profitable business! I would highly recommend this coaching duo... read moreDeborah and Jessica have different strengths and capabilities which makes them a well-rounded coaching duo who can help you with pretty much anything in your business. They have most importantly helped me really understand my "numbers" so I can run a profitable business! I would highly recommend this coaching duo - they are amazing to work with! read less 
Meghan CurrieVanocuver Fashion Truck6/25/2018I highly recommend Deborah for any small business person or solopreneur ready to take their business to the next level. As an experienced business coach, Deborah combines a can-do attitude with lots of how-to practical tips. She's very professional, action-oriented, practical, as well as inspirational. Deborah is also an excellent... read moreI highly recommend Deborah for any small business person or solopreneur ready to take their business to the next level. As an experienced business coach, Deborah combines a can-do attitude with lots of how-to practical tips. She's very professional, action-oriented, practical, as well as inspirational. Deborah is also an excellent and engaging speaker for events. read less 
Birgitta von KrosigkMediator6/25/2016 - I am beyond thrilled to have met this uplifting human being who just gets it. All of it. As a woman, a mother, wife, business owner always taking on a new challenge she has provided strategic advice that has taken me to a whole new level of my life, not... read moreI am beyond thrilled to have met this uplifting human being who just gets it. All of it. As a woman, a mother, wife, business owner always taking on a new challenge she has provided strategic advice that has taken me to a whole new level of my life, not just my business. Deb genuinely gets to know you your values and helps you design the lifestyle you want. read less
Aisha Amijee6/25/2019I've been working with Deborah for many years and she has provided invaluable, strategic advice to guide me in pursuing my goals and advancing my career. I've also been coaching with Jessica who has a natural intuition and empathy towards others reaching their goals and encourages you to find your... read moreI've been working with Deborah for many years and she has provided invaluable, strategic advice to guide me in pursuing my goals and advancing my career. I've also been coaching with Jessica who has a natural intuition and empathy towards others reaching their goals and encourages you to find your path on a deeper level. read less 
Vanessa Lewis6/25/2018I've been working with Deborah for a few years, and she has helped me immensely in both my business and life. Deb has been amazing at helping me gain clarity around my career and coaching business. Every time I go into a session feeling confused, I leave with clarity on... read moreI've been working with Deborah for a few years, and she has helped me immensely in both my business and life. Deb has been amazing at helping me gain clarity around my career and coaching business. Every time I go into a session feeling confused, I leave with clarity on what to do next and a belief that I can do it. read less 
Rebecca BeatonCareer Coaching6/25/2016Deborah has been VERY helpful in many different ways. She helped us gain insight into how we want to do our business and focused our business strategy toward doing our business in line with our values. She is very honest, easy to talk to, and very resourceful. If you are... read moreDeborah has been VERY helpful in many different ways. She helped us gain insight into how we want to do our business and focused our business strategy toward doing our business in line with our values. She is very honest, easy to talk to, and very resourceful. If you are thinking of getting a business coach, she is definitely worth the money! :) read less 
Elizabeth NgEastWest Physio3/30/2021 - Deborah has an ultra-positive approach and a unique way of seeing connections and solutions that others haven't been able to see. Not only is her business background valuable, Deborah has been able to assist me with a fresh new perspective on challenges that I was facing. Deborah has been super... read moreDeborah has an ultra-positive approach and a unique way of seeing connections and solutions that others haven't been able to see. Not only is her business background valuable, Deborah has been able to assist me with a fresh new perspective on challenges that I was facing. Deborah has been super positive, super beneficial, I wish there were more than five stars to give! read less
Peter Radiuk3/29/2021Deborah's help with my career reinvention has been crucial to my business transition. Her design-thinking methodology is a combination of mentoring and the coach approach. Simply put she's awesome and an indispensable think partner. 
Dana Smith, RMTLeadership Coaching6/25/2018Deborah is exactly the motivation push you need when you hit a roadblock! In our 2 sessions we came up with a plan to move my consulting work from side gig to full time consulting business. She helped me vision my brand and come up with a transition action plan.... read moreDeborah is exactly the motivation push you need when you hit a roadblock! In our 2 sessions we came up with a plan to move my consulting work from side gig to full time consulting business. She helped me vision my brand and come up with a transition action plan. Her coaching is thoughtful, direct, constructive and unique to me. Highly recommend for anyone looking to make new moves in career or business. read less
Strategy CoachingJessie3/23/2022I have been coaching with Deborah for a few months now and have highly benefited from her expertise already. She has helped me improve my program delivery and has helped me start to reach a bigger audience in ways that I had not considered previously. I would highly recommend her... read moreI have been coaching with Deborah for a few months now and have highly benefited from her expertise already. She has helped me improve my program delivery and has helped me start to reach a bigger audience in ways that I had not considered previously. I would highly recommend her as a mentor and a coach. read less 
Kristy Ware4/25/2021 - Working with a Coach Deb gives you a chance to think out your ideas with a new perspective. The feedback was very valuable. Not only was I able to work on a new professional development plan, Deborah helped me see some of my top strengths and how I might apply... read moreWorking with a Coach Deb gives you a chance to think out your ideas with a new perspective. The feedback was very valuable. Not only was I able to work on a new professional development plan, Deborah helped me see some of my top strengths and how I might apply them to my career advancement. Her ideas and counselling were so helpful. read less
carson jones4/25/2021Deborah Richardson has a great energy that gets you excited about what you are looking to do and she has the experience, knowledge and incredible insight to help you to achieve your goals. Her coaching helps you build confidence in putting your vision into motion. I can't praise ThinkPartner... read moreDeborah Richardson has a great energy that gets you excited about what you are looking to do and she has the experience, knowledge and incredible insight to help you to achieve your goals. Her coaching helps you build confidence in putting your vision into motion. I can't praise ThinkPartner enough, it has been nothing short of extremely positive! read less 
Trevor PhillipsEbon Aves6/25/2018Deb has been mentoring me for some time concerning my pending retirement and what my next step in life will be. I have found her advice and emotional intelligence very helpful, and value her ability to ask the tough questions that force me to make some extremely important life... read moreDeb has been mentoring me for some time concerning my pending retirement and what my next step in life will be. I have found her advice and emotional intelligence very helpful, and value her ability to ask the tough questions that force me to make some extremely important life decisions. Thanks Deb! read less 
Bruce Krutow6/11/2021Deborah hears and understands what your really saying and what you are wanting in your life. She helps get ideas out of your head, organized and into actionable measurable steps within a strategic plan. Deb helped me create and execute a successful business strategy/model and continues to hold me... read moreDeborah hears and understands what your really saying and what you are wanting in your life. She helps get ideas out of your head, organized and into actionable measurable steps within a strategic plan. Deb helped me create and execute a successful business strategy/model and continues to hold me accountable for working the plan but pivoting when necessary. read less 
Kelly O'TooleKelly J Bookkeeping6/25/2020 - So refreshing to work with someone who really listens and values my dreams and my path. Deborah respects my opinion and gives great guidance to lead me to my destinatiion. She's comfortable and classy....like my favorite pair of pumps! I highly recommend ThinkPartner! In fact, I look forward to calling... read moreSo refreshing to work with someone who really listens and values my dreams and my path. Deborah respects my opinion and gives great guidance to lead me to my destinatiion. She's comfortable and classy....like my favorite pair of pumps! I highly recommend ThinkPartner! In fact, I look forward to calling on Deb again in the future as I grow my business. read less
Heather Rieder6/25/2017Deborah gave me a whole new perspective on my career. When I finished my first session, I had an entirely different outlook on my career path. Deborah doesn't just ask questions, she provides advice and recommendations. She helped me create an action plan and connect me to valuable resourses. I... read moreDeborah gave me a whole new perspective on my career. When I finished my first session, I had an entirely different outlook on my career path. Deborah doesn't just ask questions, she provides advice and recommendations. She helped me create an action plan and connect me to valuable resourses. I feel like I am finally on track and working towards an end goal! read less 
Jessie Abraham2/25/2021Working with a coach gives you a chance to think out your ideas with a new perspective. The feedback was very valuable. Not only was I able to work on a new professional development plan, Deborah helped me see some of my top strengths and how I might apply them... read moreWorking with a coach gives you a chance to think out your ideas with a new perspective. The feedback was very valuable. Not only was I able to work on a new professional development plan, Deborah helped me see some of my top strengths and how I might apply them to my career advancement. Her ideas and counselling were so helpful. read less 
carson jones3/31/2021Deborah has helped me work beyond my limiting beliefs to see what's actually possible in my business and life. She is highly skilled at reframing situations and lending new perspectives and solutions to my business challenges. 
Keltie MaguireClarity Coaching6/25/2018 - Working with Deborah has been an absolute pleasure! After listening to all your ideas, she will help organize and prioritize your thoughts.
She will help you setting goals and execute your plan to perfection.
LOVE, LOVE working with Deb.Strategy CoachingLucia11/05/2021If you asked me before if I thought I would get value from one coaching session, I probably would have said no, BUT I DID. What I liked the most is that Deb takes the time to get to know you and customizes the strategy specifically for you. I highly... read moreIf you asked me before if I thought I would get value from one coaching session, I probably would have said no, BUT I DID. What I liked the most is that Deb takes the time to get to know you and customizes the strategy specifically for you. I highly recommend her as a coach and will definitely be looping her in as I progress in life. read less 
Kizzy Gift6/25/2019Deborah is an amazing coach and has been immensely helpful to my small business. She is an enthusiastic, experienced, open minded coach who was able to really listen, see my vision and then offer strategic advice for me to create the changes needed. She has a huge wealth of... read moreDeborah is an amazing coach and has been immensely helpful to my small business. She is an enthusiastic, experienced, open minded coach who was able to really listen, see my vision and then offer strategic advice for me to create the changes needed. She has a huge wealth of knowledge and business experience and was able to offer many creative solutions inside and outside of the box. I would highly recommend ThinkPartner for small business/life clarity and support. read less 
Lianne WessnerPukalily6/25/2019As an architect and designer, I was intrigued by Deborah’s creative approach and her training in Design Thinking, a methodology that I use in a different way in my work. Deborah is one of a very few who are skilled in applying this method to Strategy Design. Her Courses, are... read moreAs an architect and designer, I was intrigued by Deborah’s creative approach and her training in Design Thinking, a methodology that I use in a different way in my work. Deborah is one of a very few who are skilled in applying this method to Strategy Design. Her Courses, are both very valuable and effective. Thanks Deb! read less 
Greg DowlingGD Architect3/25/2021
