“In a one hour session, she was able to cover an incredible range of information and practical tips. I’ve seen numerous presentations on health and wellbeing and none to date have been as engaging as Deborah’s – she has a knack for sharing facts and research that make you go “wow” and then translates them immediately into how they impact participants daily lives and what can be done to see personal change.
Highly recommend Deborah as a speaker.”
About Deborah
I help organisations build the resilience and human capabilities needed to perform well through pressure, uncertainty and change.
Before becoming a Certified Resilience Consultant, I spent more than 20 years leading complex international television productions in some of the world's most demanding environments. Working with global broadcasters, governments, NGOs and world-renowned talent taught me first-hand what enables people and teams to adapt, recover and perform when the stakes are high.
My career has taken me from filming with Sir David Attenborough in the Galapagos, coordinating Ben Affleck's visits to Sudan and Darfur for UNHCR, and working with Academy Award-winning director Davis Guggenheim during the filming of Malala Yousafzai's story, to leading productions for Shell International in London and Houston. Behind every project were the realities of leadership: managing people, navigating uncertainty, solving problems, making decisions and delivering under pressure.
Those experiences shaped my understanding of resilience long before I formally studied it. I saw what sustainable performance looks like—and what happens when chronic stress, fatigue and burnout go unrecognised.
That understanding led me to complete an MSc in Holistic Nutrition and work alongside GPs in clinical practice. Today, I integrate resilience science with nutrition, energy management and recovery, recognising that sustainable performance depends as much on our physical foundations as our psychological ones.
My background in documentary filmmaking has also shaped how I work. Every project began with curiosity, learning and the ability to make sense of complexity. In a world where information is increasingly abundant, the ability to communicate clearly, build understanding and create meaningful connections has never been more valuable. These are the human capabilities that help people lead, collaborate and thrive through change.
Today, I bring together resilience science, nutrition, leadership, storytelling and experience in high-pressure environments to help organisations build healthier, resilient people.
Credentials
Certified Resilience Consultant
MSc Holistic Nutrition
Registered Nutritionist (BANT & CNHC)
Guest Lecturer, National Film and Television School and Creative Media Skills, Pinewood
Mentor, University of Oxford Crankstart Careers Mentoring Programme
Dual UK/New Zealand citizen
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