How often do you get introduced to experiences that change your life at work? Since we started Spinach.io, we decided to invest in ourselves and how we operate as a team. We began our journey with an amazing coach, Debra Sunderland, who has helped us learn not only mindfulness but also how to become more conscious in our leadership. As part of this journey toward becoming conscious leaders, we started meditating as a regular practice, both individually and as a team. We found that not only did we enjoy taking a few minutes during the day to get centered, but also how energizing this activity was. This opened the door to how we could more effectively communicate and collaborate with each other as we delved into understanding ourselves better.

Yoav Grossman | Co-Founder at Spinach.io | Nashville, TN

The work I have done with Debra on being a conscious leader has been challenging but very rewarding. Being more present has not only improved my leadership skills at work but also how I interact with my family and friends. The lessons I have learned about detaching myself from outcomes and taking full responsibility for feelings have been life-changing for me. I am now able to make clear decisions that support business growth instead of short-changing my results by acting out of my triggers.

Will Ivy | Chief Financial Officer at Charter Construction | Nashville, TN

I am so thankful for the positive transformations you have helped me, my partners, and the firm make since RMB engaged with you. A big hug to you who helps others find their joy. I celebrate you!

Sue Christoph | Partner at RMB Capital | Chicago, IL

Debra is an excellent and intuitive speaker. As a board member of a local women's bar association, I worked with Debra to plan her presentation at a recent symposium for female attorneys. Debra went beyond our expectations and provided a thought-provoking and memorable session where attendees were encouraged to respond and engage with her and other attendees. Debra is an effective communicator, which is exemplified in her presentation skills. Debra gave attendees a brief introduction into conscious leadership, and I personally left inspired to make changes in my work life. I would highly recommend Debra as a speaker at future conferences, lectures, or symposiums.

Samantha McNatt | Assistant Attorney General at Tenessee Attorney General's Office | Nashville, TN

I personally want to thank Debra Sunderland for being one of the most inspirational and real individuals I’ve met in a very long time – you are truly amazing! The SBA Thrive cohort would not have been the success it was without you : )

Patrick Rodriguez | Deputy District Director of the Tennessee District Office U.S. Small Business Administration

I have had the pleasure of working with Debra for the last year. She is providing executive coaching to me at a time of career transition. I have found her positive attitude and quiet but firm approach to be both motivating and engaging. She is able to comfortably bridge both the personal and professional challenges in a seamless manner. Her use of Conscious Leadership Principles for guidelines and to learn from has been invaluable, and she knows them cold. She is able to weave the intent as well as the written word into a comfortable and motivating circumstance.

I would highly recommend Debra to others looking for leadership and life coaching. She is a pleasure to work with and highly motivating.

Neil Soskin | Principal Commercial Real Estate Advisor | Houston, TX

We've been working with Debra since the early days of Spinach.io and she's been instrumental to building our team and culture foundations.

The work with Debra, focused on Conscious Leadership, has helped us foster a culture of taking responsibility, openness and connection. Through the work with Debra our team has become better at communicating and collaborating - getting curious about other perspectives, revealing thoughts and working through conflict. It has also helped us optimize for keeping our team in their zone of genius, which has significantly improved outcomes.

The work with Debra around our enneagrams types has helped us both individually and collectively - see our strengths and limiting patterns, and better understand each other's motivations which led to more empathy.

Any team would be fortunate to work with Debra and see the impact her coaching can have. The sky is the limit!

Matan Talmi | Co-Founder & CEO at Spinach.io | Nashville, TN

The knowledge I have gained since working with Debra has impacted not only my work-life but my personal life as well. I have been a part of her Beyond Forum Conscious Leadership Group 2020, which has awakened in me an awareness that I didn't know I had! As part of the group, we have learned from each other and held each other accountable and as a result, I am a more open and curious leader, able to detect when fear is driving my decisions vs creativity. The principles of the Conscious Leadership Group should be read by everyone! They can be applied to all aspects of our lives from the relationships with our children, spouses, parents and co-workers. Working with Debra has truly changed my life for the better!

Mary Pillow Thompson | Co-Founder & COO at foh&boh, Co-Founder at Versher | Nashville, TN

Cannot say enough good things about working with Debra. Her commitment to providing honest feedback in a way that is candid + immediately shows you she means business. Just, you know, a collaborative, honest, human first, excellent, results-oriented, yet joyful way of doing business. Her ability to facilitate a group and quickly get to the heart of what each person is working on (while tying it all into a unifying theme) is so well done. I got more than my money’s worth each time we got to work together, and the world would just be a better place with more Sunderland Coaching in it.

Liza Kawaller | MidMarket & Enterprise Account Executive at MasterClass at Work | Nashville, TN

Debra was an outstanding speaker for our bi-annual women's symposium for women lawyers. She offered tangible strategies for managing stress and elevating our leadership skills. Attendees found her to be thought-provoking and inspirational.

Laura Baker | Attorney & Shareholder at The Law Office of John Day, P.C. | Brentwood, TN

Debra spoke in August 2021 to the Rotary Club of Green Hills. It was helpful to hear her practical guidance on helping us through these challenging times of the pandemic and all the craziness going on in the world and our personal and professional lives. As one of my fellow Rotarians said to me, it was great to be reminded to JUST BREATHE to help us with our stress.

Karen Williams | Partner at MGMTinsight | Nashville, TN

Debra is one of the most fluent verbal communicators I have had the pleasure of working with and the tools she provides professionals are concrete and valuable. Her retreats are life-changing and I don't say that lightly.

Jenny Charles | Assistant District Attorney at Office of the District Attorney | Nashville, TN

Debra and I have been working together for nearly a year now and I continue to grow every day under her coaching and expertise. I felt an immediate connection with her and her coaching style. I've learned so much about myself personally as well as how to be an engaged leader in my organization. The concepts are not simple, but the effect they have are life-changing. I'm grateful to have been introduced to Debra and I'm so happy to be on this journey to conscious leadership.

Jeanette Gawrisch | Partner & Human Resources Manager at RMB Capital | Chicago, IL

I am so lucky to have Deb as a Career Coach and Life Mentor in Nashville, TN. I have been a part of her Beyond 2020 Leadership Forum since January of this year. The strides I have made professionally and personally through her "tough love" and helping me get out of my own way have been remarkable. Working with Deb virtually and in person has been a gift. Her work is a daily practice, and she fully supports the journey through assigning a weekly learning partner; 24/7 access to one-on-one sessions with her; and monthly coaching sessions with our larger group. To move the needle on mental and emotional health, I cannot recommend Sunderland Coaching enough.

Holly Coltea | Owner at barre3 | Nashville, TN

Debra Sunderland brings her whole self into her practice and you are invited to meet her there. Her half day session on Conscious Leadership and the Enneagram gave me another set of tools to apply to my self-work. Her generous resources will allow me to revisit game-changing strategies as I continue connecting myself and others to greater good. Life is a wonder and I'm deeply grateful for the chance to experience Debra's gifts!

Denise Monroe Biggerstaff | Director of Community Engagement at Leadership Everyone, Inc. | Evansville, IN

Debra is a phenomenal presenter. She can take you out of your comfort zone - but in a manner that makes you genuinely examine the “set-in-your-ways” thinking. And that’s how you grow. I found myself really exploring some inner dialogue that was holding me back from exploring my full potential and look forward to continuing that journey. She is engaging, inspirational, and effective.

Carole Schaeffer | President at Schaeffer Consulting, LLC | Madison, WI

I started working with Debra about 18 months ago, focusing what I thought would mostly be a personal development opportunity. it was all that and more! The way Debra integrates personal and professional was incredibly valuable to me in all parts of my life. But it was not easy. I spent a lot of time being uncomfortable (discomfort with change, with recognizing how certain patterns of behavior showed up, with letting go of certain beliefs about myself and others), but that was the process. And I am definitely a different leader now than I was then, in the most positive way. Debra is a terrific human being and I'm grateful for the work we did together.

Buddy Teaster | CEO at Soles4Souls | Nashville, TN