Lead the Way Live the Journey
Transforming How we Lead, Work, and Thrive.
We’re reimagining leadership for a new era of work and wellbeing.
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Wellbeing isn’t a luxury - it’s a leadership strategy.
When leaders are centered, everything changes.
Resilient, self-aware leaders think more clearly under pressure, make better decisions, and know what truly matters.
They set clear priorities and protect the energy their work requires. They understand that boundaries aren’t barriers; they’re what makes sustained impact possible.
And the ripple effect is real. Resilient leaders cultivate environments where people feel safe to think boldly, speak honestly, and thrive together. That’s how change begins.
The science is clear: wellbeing fuels performance — not the other way around.
Wellbeing isn’t about doing less — it’s about leading from a place of focus and vitality that amplifies results across system.
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In a world defined by constant change, DEVRA Leadership helps leaders and teams find focus, clarity, and balance.
We create the space and tools to pause, reflect, and realign around shared purpose. To step back from the noise and realign around what truly matters.
Through coaching, facilitation, and consulting, we help leaders strengthen communication, build resilience, and create lasting, positive impact.
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Helping leaders understand their strengths, clarify purpose, and lead with confidence and resilience—balancing results with personal wellbeing.
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Custom retreats, off-sites, and facilitated sessions that strengthen trust, communication, and shared purpose—helping teams and boards collaborate with clarity and intention.
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Helping leaders and teams integrate evidence-based practices to support overall wellbeing and resilience, creating cultures where people can do their best work sustainably.
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Interactive workshops and retreats that help nonprofit boards clarify roles, strengthen effectiveness, and elevate their strategic partnership with executive leadership.
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Individual and team assessments that provide insight into leadership strengths, communication styles, and growth opportunities. Tools such as Gallup CliftonStrengths®, The Leadership Circle Profile™, and DiSC® create shared language and actionable development pathways for leaders and teams.
The DEVRA Framework
Discernment | Energy | Vision | Resilience | Alignment
DEVRA is both philosophy and practice -
a leadership compass for a complex world.
Five interconnected capacities that form the
foundation of sustainable leadership and wellbeing.
Together, they help leaders move beyond
reactivity and burnout - toward
clarity, confidence, and purposeful impact.
The word DEVRA derives from the Hebrew name Deborah, meaning “bee.”
DEVRA Leadership takes inspiration from the bee - a powerful reminder that true leadership is collective work.
Purposeful, interconnected, and transformative.
The bee moves through the world with focus and grace. Tireless yet intentional. Bees remind us that thriving depends on balance — between effort and rest, individuality and community, doing and being.
Deborah Thompson is the founder and principal coach for DEVRA Leadership. A coach, facilitator, and consultant, she helps leaders and teams thrive with clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Grounded in the belief that leadership is both inner and outer work, Deborah creates reflective spaces where people can realign with purpose and lead with discernment, energy, vision, resilience, and awareness.
Let’s take this journey together.
Deborah Thompson
NBC-HWC, PCC