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
- I 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 Ware4/25/2021A 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 Foods6/25/2016Working 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 jones3/31/2021So 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 Rieder6/25/2017 - Deborah'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 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 WessnerPukalily6/25/2019Deborah 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 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 Bowering4/25/2021 - Deborah 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 Aves6/25/2018I'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 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
Strategy CoachingLianne10/05/2021Deborah 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 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 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 Bookkeeping6/25/2020I highly recommend Deb as a business coach! She has the rare ability to listen to the big (and sometimes confusing) picture and pull out the solution or reveal a hidden path forward. Many times throughout our time working together she helped me get "unstuck" and got me moving forwards... read moreI highly recommend Deb as a business coach! She has the rare ability to listen to the big (and sometimes confusing) picture and pull out the solution or reveal a hidden path forward. Many times throughout our time working together she helped me get "unstuck" and got me moving forwards towards and into the next level of my business. read less 
Jamie SmithThrive Studios6/25/2016Deborah helped me learn a lot about myself which helped me determine what I was looking for. She 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.... read moreDeborah helped me learn a lot about myself which helped me determine what I was looking for. She 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. read less 
Lisa Bowering3/30/2021 - In 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'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 Lewis6/25/2018Deb 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 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 - As 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 Architect3/25/2021I 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 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 Truck6/25/2018Deborah 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
