I have had personal experience working with Deb Crossland, and can attest to her skill set and ability to work with senior leaders in organizations. Deb is thoughtful, sincere, and brings a broad depth of experience to her coaching role. She has the ability to put people at ease, and is able to help them identify the best areas for development and improvement. Deb helps her clients assess their opportunities, and is a master at helping them to identify action plans. I would absolutely recommend Deb, and would not hesitate to consult with her again in the future.
Cindy Mayo, Chief Executive S Oregon Service Area, Providence Health & Services
Deb Crossland, a seasoned and respected HR professional, worked with me to build my new senior IS leadership team. She accurately assessed the dynamics and non-productive behaviors that were limiting the group. She developed creative approaches and a safe environment for team members to begin having open and honest conversations. She facilitated the team in developing standards to hold each other accountable to being the teammates they valued and wanted to become. Our senior leadership team believed Deb’s work was so important to our ongoing team formation that they asked for dedicated time on each senior leadership agenda to have Deb come back and continue her work in our team development progress. She helps individual team members build relationship and develop trust.
Deb is a gem and I could not have been successful without her professional expertise. I respect and highly recommend her.
Laureen O’Brien, VP/CIO Information Services (retired), Providence Health & Services
I engaged Deb as my executive coach to help prepare me both personally and professionally for broader accountabilities. I selected Deb because of her strong reputation as a coach and her extensive experience and knowledge of the changing dynamics in the health care industry. Deb compiled a thorough assessment of my strengths and opportunities for growth. She was extremely helpful in the preparation of a focused development plan.
I found Deb to be an excellent coach. Her style is calm and supportive and she facilitates difficult conversations respectfully. An important factor in the coaching success is the personal accountability she builds into the process for sustained results. I value my relationship with Deb and would highly recommend her as an executive coach.
Janice Burger, Chief Executive, Oregon Western Division-Providence St. Vincent
I spent nine months working with Deb as my coach and mentor. She helped me strengthen my skills in managing complex relationships, navigating through organizational politics, and crystalizing my career plans and education. She comes equipped with a warm and open heart to help, honest and astute observations, and facilitation skills that work well with each interaction. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Deb. She is “5 star”.
Anne-Marie Brody, CA Region IS Strategic Partner
Deb Crossland, a seasoned and respected HR professional, worked with me to build my new senior IS leadership team.
Laureen O’Brien, VP/CIO Information Services (retired), Providence Health & Services