Deb Skarda
Salem, WIRegion: US Mid-West
Deb brings a unique blend of 30+ years of experience in business, healthcare, and people transformation to her executive leadership coaching. Her background includes senior leadership roles in prominent pharmaceutical companies, where she successfully led global teams of 100+ employees and managed budgets exceeding $350M. This experience provides her with a deep understanding of the challenges facing today’s executives, from navigating complex organizational structures to driving transformational change.
Deb partners with senior leaders to:
- Identify and amplify their unique value by uncovering strengths and leverage them for maximum impact.
- Mastering change leadership with confidence when needing to guide teams through transitions with confidence and achieve key business deliverables.
- Shape a future-focused vision with strategies that drive sustainable growth and create positive outcomes for stakeholders.
- Cultivate an authentic leadership approach by leading with emotional literacy and inspiring trust within organizations.
Client testimonials highlight Deb’s exceptional support, strategic guidance, and deep understanding of business complexities. She serves as a trusted thought partner, helping executives unlock their full potential and create lasting impact.
Certifications
- Benchmarks® 360
- Korn Ferry 360°
- Change Intelligence®/CQ®
- Dare to Lead Facilitator (based on Brené Brown’s “Dare to Lead” book)
- Executive FiRE Index 2.0 – Resilience Instrument
- Hogan Assessments
- Master the Matrix
- Working Genius (based on Patrick Lencioni’s assessment)
Education
- University Wisconsin – Madison – CPC
- Lake Forest Graduate School of Management – MBA (Organizational Behavior; International Business Specializations)
- University Wisconsin – Milwaukee – MSN
- Viterbo University – BSN
Practice Areas
- Executive & Leadership Coaching
- Employee Engagement
- Strategic Thinking
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Leadership Development
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Cross-Cultural Awareness
- Workshops & Meeting Facilitation
