Deb Skarda

Leadership coach · virtual

Credentials they list: ICF PCC

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"Deb Skarda brings a unique blend of clinical empathy and seasoned corporate leadership to her work as an executive coach." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching
executives navigating complex challenges including organizational redesign, M&A transitions, and cross-functional alignment		 diagnostic approach · leadership development · partnering with executives in matrixed environments · help identifying core values and behavioral triggers · unlocking growth opportunities on request
Leadership Team Alignment Coaching
senior leadership teams		 real-time team coaching · measuring team performance · building capacity to self-correct · strengthening alignment under changing conditions on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
diagnose team alignment using Senior Leadership Team Alignment Index · coach leadership teams in real time during decision making and conflict · help teams build capacity to self-correct and hold each other accountable · strengthen team alignment as conditions change
Assessments
Senior Leadership Team Alignment Index, Hogan Assessments, Benchmarks 360, Cross-Functional Influence 180, Working Genius, Executive FiRE (Factors Influencing Resilience Effectiveness) Index
Before coaching
critical care nurse, healthcare; senior leader, Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies (30 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

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  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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