Deborah Deras, is a Work Life Balance expert who teaches audiences how to achieve more with less– less time, less energy, and less stress.  Her dynamic presentations engage professionals, college students, employees and managers by delivering a clear, focused message: goals are achieved by staying focused on a vision and not allowing yourself to be distracted by unproductive people or messages. Via keynote speeches, interactive workshops and dynamic presentations, Deborah utilizes her unique skill set, abundant energy and engaging personality, to help individuals and organizations solicit the best performance possible from themselves and team members. 
 
With more than a decade of experience, Deborah has been especially successful speaking to Latina groups and organizations, young students, and busy professionals.  As the co-author of “Confessions of an Adrenaline Addict: How to Achieve More with Less Effort,” and instructor at the University of Phoenix (on popular subjects such as Diversity, Communication Skills, Case/Time Management, and Theories of Human Development), she has shared her knowledge with thousands of professionals at all career levels.  Deborah is an expert contributor for Latina and Catalina and is a freelance writer for Immigrant Magazine and Conscious Inspired Living magazines. She also received the National Latina Business Women's coveted Entrepreneur award and was nominated three consecutive years by the Latin Business Association for Entrepreneur of the Year.

During this challenging time in our world economy, many organizations have been forced to accomplish more with a reduced staff and fewer resources.  In turn, many employees have found their work load increasing and their paychecks getting smaller.  How can we effectively mitigate that stress, manage frustrated co-workers and keep our families on track?  By learning the valuable tools of doing more with less as facilitated by Work Life Balance expert, Deborah Deras.

Presentations:

LEADERSHIP

MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL – TAP INTO YOUR PERSONAL POWER AND MOVE UP THE CAREER LADDER!

Proven to be extremely popular (and effective!), this program can be customized to meet the needs and issues of your organization.  Just a few of the topics covered include:
· Tapping into personal and group/organizational power to achieve quantum results.

· Eliminating self-imposed blockages, limiting beliefs and fears that impede goal achievement.
· Boosting productivity through a simple system that puts top priorities high on your To-Do list.

COMMUNICATION

TURN THE BEAT AROUND:  DEALING WITH THE NAYSAYERS AND DRAMA QUEENS
Regardless of the type of business or organization, top-notch communication skills make the difference between an average employee and a rock star.  Learn how to deal with difficult clients, undermining superiors, or unproductive coworkers.   One of the program’s most valuable topics is the recognition of common office “personality types” and useful tools for dealing with them:

·  Manana Juan/a - Procrastinators who create stress and chaos by slowing down projects.

 ·  Luis/a the People Pleasah – Passive/aggressive types who will consistently say “YES,” but will ultimately drop the ball as an act of defiance, undermining important projects.

·  Debbie/David Downer – Often the source of negative office gossip, these complainers spread fear like a virus, compromising morale and productivity.

·  Drama Queen Jean – Arriving late and leaving early, these types are always dealing with one crisis or another, keeping them from actually performing the task at hand.

·  Dizzy Izzy- Appearing busy and on the move, this person’s activity is rarely productive; these are the worst offenders of online surfing and Facebook updating at the least appropriate times.

As an effective motivational speaker and leadership coach, Deborah teaches employees and managers how to deal with these personality types positively, turn their behaviors around, and eliminate those who ultimately sap the energy from the team.

STRESS MANAGEMENT

STRESS RX: How to zap energy vampires to increase inner peace and productivity

In this interactive talk, Deborah explains practical techniques that lower stress levels, eliminate endless mind chatter, increase focus and productivity, and improve overall wellbeing.   She effectively demonstrates how changing one’s thoughts can change their results.

Some of the techniques explored:
· Simple life balancing systems to help schedule YOU back on your calendar.
· 60 second stress reduction techniques.
· The “PERR” technique for dealing with difficult people

· Gaining mastery over your mind in order to double your productivity.

DIVERSITY

INCLUSIVITY: GOING BEYOND DI-VERSITY AND TOLERANCE FOR A UNIFIED &  PRODUCTIVE WORKFORCE

Drawing on her multi-cultural background and varied life experiences, Deborah Deras  offers wisdom, insight and practical advice to “edutain,” inform, and provide participants with tools and exercises to help them break down personal barriers, limiting beliefs, and prejudices and biases, to create a more productive and inclusive workforce.  

As a Hispanic woman, she is even more attuned to the needs and relevance of this demographic. This workshop explores how to:
· Develop the cultural competence necessary to lead a multi-dimensional workforce.

· Resolve the challenge of communicating across generational lines.

· Acquire the interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse workforce.

· Understand that exploring differing cultural values can improve your bottom line.

Additionally, Deborah can design and customize workshops upon request.  

Previous custom programs have included: Effective Marketing Strategies that Reach the Latino Market, Turn Your Layoff into a Payoff, Time Expansion: Achieve More in Half the Time, How to Effectively Balance Work & Family. 

Participants of Deborah’s workshops and seminars discover tools, strategies and systems to reduce their stress levels, increase work/life balance, manage their time more effectively, increase productivity, and improve communication with an increasingly diverse workforce.  

Deborah’s clients include Farmers Insurance, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, Minnesota State University, University of Phoenix, State Farm Insurance, National Latina Business Women’s Association, and many more.

TESTIMONIALS:

As a highly inspirational female speaker, Deborah’s programs have earned her a solid reputation and consistent praise:
(Deborah is) energetic, knowledgeable and passionate about the development of our company and our agents. (She is) an incredible asset as it relates to employee and agent growth and development, as well as with team building.

  – Jim Peys, Broker, JTP & Associates, Keller Williams Coastal Properties
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The feedback was overwhelmingly positive from your workshop. The participants were at varying professional levels but all embraced the relevancy of the work/life balance issues that you addressed.

  -  Emily Preciado-Fonseca Advertising Manager, Multicultural Marketing, Farmers Insurance

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Your comments on specific employment opportunities, thinking like an Ecopreneur, and networking, while considering the perspective of the audience, was recognized and appreciated. You continue to be a crucial member of the force that will help this country flourish, economically and environmentally.

  - Jane Paul, Green California Coalition

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Deborah has a natural talent for rallying people and showing them that learning can be fun and exciting. Thank you so much for your enthusiastic presentation, which will be long remembered by everyone.

  - Wanda Marie, Executive Director of the Foundation for Living Inner Peace

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Deborah’s expert presentation and generosity in sharing knowledge with participants made a significant impact. (Her) participation has equipped Latinas with the strength and knowledge necessary to impact history.

  – Angela Acosta, Executive Director, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality


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