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Cultivating Professional Development. My passion. My objective. What does this mean and how do we achieve this goal? As an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry, I am skilled in Career Development, Strengths Coaching, and Brain-Based Conversation.

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About Deanna

As a Career Development Coach, I am passionate about motivating, developing, and empowering students, professionals, and anyone seeking to enhance their approach to life and career. By merging my expertise in higher education with my deep interest in Career Development and Brain-Based Conversation Skills, I help individuals not only navigate their professional paths but also cultivate greater emotional intelligence (EQ) for sustainable success.

With a background in finance, I transitioned into the field of education, earning an M.S. in Educational Psychology with a focus on personal epistemology and cognitive development. This unique combination of economics and psychology allowed me to explore how personal belief systems and cognitive growth impact career choices and professional development. My research was published in Educational Psychologist and by Cambridge University Press, reinforcing my commitment to blending theory with practice.

To further support students applying to undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, I earned a Certificate in College Counseling from the University of California, Los Angeles. This allowed me to expand my coaching practice to include academic advising, ensuring that clients receive holistic guidance for both their educational and career aspirations.

In my coaching, I integrate Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to help individuals enhance their self-awareness, manage emotions effectively, and build stronger interpersonal relationships—skills that are essential for long-term success in any field. By combining EQ with Brain-Based Conversation Skills, I empower my clients to approach challenges with a greater sense of self-assurance and resilience.

My passion lies in advocacy through career development, where I focus on strengths-based coaching to help emerging or established professionals identify and leverage their unique talents. Through detailed feedback and reflection, I guide individuals in better understanding their strengths and how these can lead to personal fulfillment and career success.

As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, I provide personalized coaching in strengths development, career exploration, goal setting, and action planning. The CliftonStrengths assessment, particularly the top 1-10 themes, serves as a powerful tool to unlock your potential, enabling you to live your most authentic and fulfilling life.


My Top Strengths (1-10): Learner, Strategic, Achiever, Input, Intellection, Connectedness, Relator, Positivity, Individualization, Responsibility

 

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Deanna is efficient, detail-oriented, and extremely competent. She often successfully finishes a task well before the deadline. She is highly organized and consistently exceeds expectations. While most people with these skills can be impatient, she is generous with her time and efforts. People often find her to be a warm and comforting presence. Deanna has an excellent rapport with people of all ages. She has provided career guidance and college admission guidance to students applying to undergraduate and graduate programs across the nation. When my own son was applying to colleges, she provided him with excellent guidance, assurance, and nurtured his confidence as he wrote his essays. Even as he was navigating his acceptance process, he would say, “we should ask Deanna?” Beyond my son, I have seen her excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), which allows her to connect with all kinds of people and to inspire them to put forth their best effort. This is especially true when she is dealing with people who others find challenging. Her cheerful but knowledgeable approach is both disarming and authentic.

Mica Estrada, Ph.D.

Deanna is a terrific Clifton Strengths Coach! Not only is her analysis spot-on, but she is also deeply knowledgable about how the subject matter is applicable to all individuals. Her review of my assessment not only helped me to better understand myself, but also provided direction on how to make my strengths even better. I highly recommend for Clifton Strengths Coaching!

Mitchell Enriquez, M.A.

I have had the privilege of working with Deanna Rule for over five years, and her professionalism, enthusiasm, and knowledge are nothing short of profound. Her interpersonal and communication skills have allowed her to develop productive working relationships with her colleagues and her clients. She has the ability to truly empower her clients through all her skillsets. I highly recommend Deanna for any position or endeavor that she may seek to pursue. She will be a valuable asset to any organization.

Sahar Zandi, M.A.

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