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
- 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 jones4/25/2021As 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 Architect3/25/2021So 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 completely new perspective on my business approach. She has such a vast knowledge of the creative industry that she was able to give me a plethora of relevant, real life strategies. With her cheerful and enthusiastic nature, she made me feel motivated and excited to move... read moreDeborah gave me a completely new perspective on my business approach. She has such a vast knowledge of the creative industry that she was able to give me a plethora of relevant, real life strategies. With her cheerful and enthusiastic nature, she made me feel motivated and excited to move forward with new directions! read less
Strategy CoachingSkyler Dietze11/23/2021 - Deborah helped me establish a plan for my life and goals to strive for. My perspective is broader and happier, and I feel I've regained control and direction that I thought I'd lost. Deborah is extraordinarily talented and passionate about what she does and I can't thank her enough.
Lisa Bowering4/25/2021In just two sessions with Deborah, she helped me realize what I value most, which lead to my understanding the reasons why some areas of my life were not in sync. I explored new avenues that I had not previously even thought to consider, which lead to the positive changes... read moreIn just two sessions with Deborah, she helped me realize what I value most, which lead to my understanding the reasons why some areas of my life were not in sync. I explored new avenues that I had not previously even thought to consider, which lead to the positive changes I needed. I couldn't have done it without Deborah's help. I recommend her to anyone who feels like they need a change but doesn't know where to begin. read lessStrategy CoachingLisa B.9/29/2021I 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 Amijee6/25/2019Deborah 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 - Working with Think Partner was a great decision for my business!
I have been working with Deborah for several years now. She has been a huge resource for me and my go-to-person for business savvey advise. Her skills are unique, creative and she can see things and make connections that you... read moreWorking with Think Partner was a great decision for my business!
I have been working with Deborah for several years now. She has been a huge resource for me and my go-to-person for business savvey advise. Her skills are unique, creative and she can see things and make connections that you just didn't see before read less 
Lucy CroysdillRoll Club6/25/2018I'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 Coaching6/25/2016A ThinkPartner is more than just coaching. Deb and her team are strategy focused, action and goal oriented and have pushed us to be better in our business. Solid confidential, trustworthy advise and creative coaching - thanks Deb 
Jordan RogersLLloyd James Natural Foods6/25/2016Deborah is a fantastic coach, she helped me explore my desire to be an entrepreneur and start my own business, asking me the right questions and providing me with great resources. Now we are working together on refining a business plan strategy. She's got great knowledge of business loans, grants,... read moreDeborah is a fantastic coach, she helped me explore my desire to be an entrepreneur and start my own business, asking me the right questions and providing me with great resources. Now we are working together on refining a business plan strategy. She's got great knowledge of business loans, grants, and has challenged our thinking in the right way. read less 
Caitlin RushtonBetter Basics6/25/2020 - Deborah 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 Films4/25/2021Deb has insightfully guided my ongoing discovery process purposely mapping out future goals. With this support, I was able to clearly view a recent career milestone. I feel emotional and full, in a way I definitely didn't feel before. I experienced a new feeling - one of relief, hope and... read moreDeb has insightfully guided my ongoing discovery process purposely mapping out future goals. With this support, I was able to clearly view a recent career milestone. I feel emotional and full, in a way I definitely didn't feel before. I experienced a new feeling - one of relief, hope and intense happiness - emotions I haven't fully lived in quite some time - thank you read less 
Rachelle Hay6/25/2019Deborah 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 helped me face the employment challenges as a newcomer to Canada. Her approach made me feel understood and encouraged. She helped me build clarity and a detailed plan and make some very important connections for me. For the first time I feel that I am actively designing a reality... read moreDeb helped me face the employment challenges as a newcomer to Canada. Her approach made me feel understood and encouraged. She helped me build clarity and a detailed plan and make some very important connections for me. For the first time I feel that I am actively designing a reality that is suited to my goals and perspectives. Deb has taught me how to embrace my authenticity. read less 
Yamiko Chanje-Nkanza7/25/2020 - Deborah 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 Abraham2/25/2021Deborah 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 Radiuk3/29/2021I 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 KrosigkMediator6/25/2016Deborah 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 WessnerPukalily6/25/2019 - 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 CoachingLucia11/05/2021Deborah 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 lessStrategy CoachingLianne10/05/2021Deborah'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 lessStrategy CoachingJessie3/23/2022
