Deborah Biddle, Iicdp, Ncdcdp, Ncdcde Email & Phone Number

Established in 2016 as High Performance Development Solutions, The People Company Consulting Group rebranded and emerged in January 2019 with a continued focus on building inclusive individuals and teams. We design diversity and inclusion workshops and individual development sessions to enhance leadership ability and create environments where team members are valued and respected for their current capabilities and growth potential. The People Company Consulting Group [PPLCO] offers individuals, businesses and organizations solutions-focused leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion organizational assessment, consulting, strategic planning, coaching, workshops and presentations. We offer one-on-one coaching and group training to meet your specific need. PPLCO brings a distinct perspective that informs strategy, builds consensus and fosters inclusion. We are passionate about engaging leaders and building individual and organizational strength. We launched The People Company Consulting Group Inclusion Institute in 2020 with the express purpose of equipping practitioners who will lead diversity, equity and inclusion efforts for their organizations. Register for an upcoming session at https://ppl-co.com/the-people-company-inclusion-institute-certified-diversity-practitioner-program/.Visit our website at www.ppl-co.com.

"Deborah has a great presentation style, integrating how important it is for inclusion to be a part of work place effectiveness. She understands how to connect with adult learners. I highly recommend Deborah as a trainer and facilitator!" - Melissa Gombar, Organizational Effectiveness Specialist, City of Madison, WI"Deborah was wonderful to work with! Her warm personality and knowledge of diversity, inclusivity, microaggression and cultural biases resonated with our over 200 employees." -Judy Keel, Grants Manager, Access Community Health Centers"Deborah is an excellent instructor and provided thought provoking facts along with interactive case studies and discussion to help us uncover our unconscious bias and help us look at how we can increase diversity in our lives both personally and professionally." -Julie Wood, Education Program Manager, Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-MadisonAs founder of High Performance Development Solutions LLC, my workshops and seminars have heightened the effectiveness of individuals, teams and organizations. I create safe environments by fostering open and honest conversation around leadership, diversity, inclusion, biases and preferences. Through workshops, seminars, retreats, consultations and individual coaching, I help leaders and teams focus on how diversity and inclusion can support individual professional growth, organizational development and overall enterprise success.Training & Speaking Topics-Defeating Unconscious Bias-Intersectionality & Internalized Sexism-Inclusive Leadership: Unconscious Bias, Trust and Decision-Making-Exploring and Addressing Generational and Cultural Biases in the Workplace-Lead with Emotional IntelligenceIf you are looking for an experienced, insightful and effective speaker for your next meeting, conference or corporate event, contact me via email at debbiddle@hp-development.com or give me a call at (608) 239-6184.

I operate Reasonable Service Ministries, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization with the vision to change lives through the Word of God and move hearts through the ministry of music. We are committed to teaching biblical principles with clarity and practicality in order to strengthen marriages and encourage people in their walk with the Lord. Additionally, we are committed to proclaiming God's goodness and greatness in song to encourage people and bless the heart of God.Speaking/Teaching experiences:• University of Illinois Black Sacred Music Symposium, Urbana-Champaign, IL• Gospel Music Workshop of America, Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild, Chicago, IL• High Point Church Women's Ministry Retreat, Madison, WI• High Point Church Marriage Ministry Retreat, Madison, WI• Mt. Sinai Institutional Baptist Church Marriage Ministry Retreat, Northbrook, IL• Mt. Zion Baptist Church Marriage Ministry Retreat, Green Lake, WI• Journey Of A Lifetime Marriage Retreat, Green Lake, WI• Gideon Missionary Baptist Church Women's Retreat, Green Lake, WI• Gideon Missionary Baptist Church Women's Retreat, Waukegan, ILAuthored and taught the following seminars:• Worship: What Does The Bible Say?• Prepared to Lead: Biblical, Practical Guidelines for Effective Worship Leading• God Is Just• Prayer: Hearing God's Heart

Verona, Wi, Us

Madison, Wi, Us

I coached, mentored and encouraged students in entrepreneurial pursuits, including business ideation and business plan development. I connected students with resources, developed and hosted workshops and supported business plan competitions and pitch contests. I served as an advisor to the Center for Entrepreneurship for developing strategic and tactical plans as well as an advocate for Madison College entrepreneurial initiatives, including developing new partnerships.

Individuals and teams were the focus of my work. I designed diversity and inclusion workshops and individual sessions to enhance leadership ability and create environments where team members are valued and developed for their current capabilities and growth potential. Additionally, I delivered personalized leadership development coaching and individual career coaching. HPDS offered individuals, businesses and organizations solutions-focused leadership and diversity and inclusion coaching, workshops and presentations. We offered one-on-one and group training to meet client specific need. HPDS brought a distinct perspective that informed strategy, built consensus and fostered inclusivity. We passionately engaged leaders and built individual and organizational strength.

I developed and coached individuals through career transition with approaches that included assessment, resume development, job search strategy, networking techniques, conducting research, preparing for interviews and negotiating job offers.

I directed customer care for efficient, quality delivery of talent management and career consulting services to client companies and individuals. I recommended, developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to Client Services. I was responsible for creation and maintenance of social media marketing, marketing promotions, website, blog, retail client sales, office administration, technology and client satisfaction. I worked and communicated across organizational levels internally and externally. I maintained a strong team orientation and commitment to sales, operations functions and client services with a strong desire to succeed.• Developed Sales Lead Report• Created and implemented company blog• Introduced media campaigns and web promotions• Executed targeted product sales luncheons for prospective clients• Initiated and developed Weekly Client Status Report

Madison, Wi, Us

I inspired, guided and equipped undergraduate students as they actively discovered the business principles, practices, knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to become socially responsible, ethical and successful business and community leaders.Course: Integrated Business

Gurnee, Illinois, Us

GURNEE SCHOOL DISTRICT 56 is PK-8 school district located in northern Lake County, IL.Developed and recommended initiatives for students and parents from diverse backgroundsDesigned ongoing solutions to parental involvement concerns, encompassing academic counseling for students and parents, academic and personal support, skills development, and enrichment activities.Created and delivered training sessions to school principals and staff, contributing to enhanced understanding and implementation of student and parent engagement strategies.

I owned and operated a business strategy and operations company. My services included business planning and analysis, financial reporting, administrative and operations procedures development and implementation. I provided operations planning and business services for small business owners and not-for-profit organizations.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

ABBOTT LABORATORIES is an American worldwide healthcare company operating in more than 150 countries.Held financial responsibility for the Abbott Development Shop, overseeing a 185-employee business unit with $40 million in annual sales. Achieved $20 million in cost/productivity improvements and managed $5 million in inventory.Directed financial planning and analysis, general and manufacturing accounting, financial reporting, inventory control, credit and collections, capital planning and analysis, and business systems. Supervised employee training, development, and overall business operations.

Chicago, Il, Us

Planned and coordinated the implementation of an Activity Based Cost Management System. Managed a 15-person team responsible for resource and cost object identification, activity analysis, software and hardware implementation, development of performance measures, and user training. Implemented the cost accounting portion of the new manufacturing system that included Materials Management, Procurement, Order Processing, Shop Floor Control, Engineering, Cost Accounting, and Finite Scheduling and Planning.Additional Experience at Motorola: Cellular Infrastructure Group: Senior Accounting Supervisor Senior Financial Analyst European Markets Division (Cellular Infrastructure Group): Senior Financial Analyst Motorola Credit Corporation: Accounting Supervisor Financial Analyst

Mba, Accounting

Ba, Finance