Deborah Henley

From being held at gunpoint in Peru to racing yachts around the world, overcoming adversity and achieving success in equal measure, she has discovered that resilience, authenticity and courage are built in life’s toughest moments.

With a career spanning two decades in psychology and personal development, her expertise is grounded in practical strategies for personal and collective growth.
She brings insights on how to influence and engage your clients, colleagues and culture, combining professional expertise with the expressive arts and extraordinary life experiences. Deborah shares compelling stories, messages and models to inspire and motivate, helping you unlock the human potential within your people.

With experience working alongside global giants like Accenture, American Express, and Microsoft, Deborah brings a wealth of insight. Her keynotes offer actionable insights that invigorate organizational values and empower leaders to master their principles.

Deborah is host of the podcast Perfectly Flawed: The Art of Being Human, where she continues these honest, heartfelt conversations with her extraordinary guests to reveal how to embrace imperfection as a path to extraordinary success.

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Deborah’s keynotes and programmes are delivered through powerful stories, insights and the REAL framework – Relationships, Emotional intelligence, Authenticity, and Legacy; showing leaders and teams how to bring more humanity into business.

By getting REAL, organisations tap into the human advantage that technology can’t replicate: the ability to build trust, inspire collaboration, and create cultures where people feel energised, engaged, and empowered to thrive.