Dr. Dee

The pinnacle of leadership coaching, from Dr. Dee’s perspective, requires so much more than a surface change—receiving and internalizing coaching for leadership manifests as a paradigm shift in a person’s core being. She is clear that leadership coaching is not management but instead a deeper, broader, singular kind of comprehensive transformation. This is known to her, because her path to leadership coaching came with such a shift.

During her second year of undergraduate degree work, she became very interested in understanding how individuals chose their passion, work and career direction. As part of her own journey--and with a great interest in leadership, achievement and fulfillment--this became a major focal point.

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“I became curious and driven to understand

human nature and why some people succeed

while others do not, asking myself:

How can I be a catalyst for others’ success?”

This curiosity and motivation led Dr. Dee to two graduate degrees and numerous coaching certifications with a focus on transforming her life and the lives of the people around her. She balances her vocational ambition with a rich life devoted to spiritual fulfillment and surrounding herself with inspired people on a similar path of authenticity, compassion and vitality.

Perhaps this deep drive is so well complimented by Dr. Dee’s centering around nature’s design and the fluidity of mind, body and spirit. Mark Twain, who once wrote: “Life is short. Break the rules. Forgive quickly. Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably and never regret anything that makes you smile.” This quote inspires her to embrace life to the fullest and to empower others to find their inner calling, build empowering communication skills, and develop their own success.

Those words have woven their way into the fabric of both Denise’s life and vocation. So, it makes perfect sense that Denise and her husband, Poskas, consider their ideal weekend as being surrounded by friends and family to plan and embark on adventures in life. “We truly enjoy our haven which is an acreage with horses, dogs, goats and cats.”

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It is in that same spirit of companioning that Dr. Dee approaches leadership coaching. She guides and walks alongside clients to help reveal the depth of possibility already within them. Her biggest challenge? Getting people to understand just how important leadership is as a viable skill within their organization. “Leadership can influence the very thread of relationships, productivity, fulfillment and time mastery.”