about Deanna's coaching background and philosophy
Coaching That Delivers Practical Solutions and Measurable Results
Since 1999, coaching has been at the heart of my work. What started as an informal role while serving a merger and acquisition team quickly evolved into a core leadership skill. By 2006, I was regularly coaching associates, managers, and leaders—helping them navigate new environments, roles, challenges, and maintain their focus on relationships, outcomes and authenticity.
In 2012, I earned my first coaching certification from Blessing White, specializing in career coaching. While pursuing a Master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Business Communication at Hiram College, I refined my coaching approach and dreamed of building my own firm. Additional certifications followed in 2016: performance coaching with Inside Out Development and leadership coaching with Korn Ferry, equipping me with advanced tools, assessments, and techniques to drive impact.
In 2019, I established my LLC, taking on clients to pursue my passion for empowering professionals. By 2025, with over 24 years of experience, I launched Talent Ecosystem Innovations to focus entirely on:
- Transforming organizational culture and performance
- Expanding capabilities and skills
- Increasing efficiency and engagement
Whether supporting individuals or organizations, I provide customized, outcome-focused coaching that drives meaningful progress. Our partnership will include a clear, actionable plan designed to help you reach your professional milestones, boost your confidence, and refine your skills.
Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, overcome challenges, and unlock your full potential to achieve your most ambitious goals.
What colleagues have to say about working with DeAnna...
Robert Kinas, Sr. Manager, Talent Management
Kim Van Valkenburgh, Talent Mgmt. Director, Global Strategy
Suzette Silk, Senior Director, Learning & Leadership
I had the pleasure of working alongside DeAnna for 4 years, having the benefit of learning from and supporting her strategic OD interventions. Where many OD/OE professionals can be overly academic or overly "touchy-feely", DeAnna brings an unmatched balance of strategic thinking and partnership while expertly reading and elevating the ene
I had the pleasure of working alongside DeAnna for 4 years, having the benefit of learning from and supporting her strategic OD interventions. Where many OD/OE professionals can be overly academic or overly "touchy-feely", DeAnna brings an unmatched balance of strategic thinking and partnership while expertly reading and elevating the energy of those who directly experience her work! This combination has an undeniable, positive impact on the performance of teams and organizations she supports.
Suzette Silk, Senior Director, Learning & Leadership
Kim Van Valkenburgh, Talent Mgmt. Director, Global Strategy
Suzette Silk, Senior Director, Learning & Leadership
DeAnna has an innate ability and incredible talent for taking complex concepts and synthesizing them into clear and actionable insights. She turns problems and ambiguity into manageable and relatable opportunities and helps both individuals and teams conquer challenges and meet their goals.
Kim Van Valkenburgh, Talent Mgmt. Director, Global Strategy
Kim Van Valkenburgh, Talent Mgmt. Director, Global Strategy
Kim Van Valkenburgh, Talent Mgmt. Director, Global Strategy
I've had the pleasure of working with DeAnna for over five years as talent and organizational development colleagues in a Fortune 500 company. DeAnna's most notable strengths include her ability to explore and evaluate business needs, co-create bold visions, and creatively design solutions for high impact. DeAnna will partner with and co-
I've had the pleasure of working with DeAnna for over five years as talent and organizational development colleagues in a Fortune 500 company. DeAnna's most notable strengths include her ability to explore and evaluate business needs, co-create bold visions, and creatively design solutions for high impact. DeAnna will partner with and co-create a vision that is creative and inspiring, and will realistically move the organization forward. While "bold", "creative" and "impactful" will always be at the core of her solutions, DeAnna also understands how to adapt and navigate complex organizations to execute and deliver results.