Deborah Johnston
Organisational Consultant
Registered Psychologist
Psychological Safety at Work
Deborah Johnston is a respected organisational consultant, psychologist, and leadership coach with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals and teams to unlock their full potential. Known for her unique combination of deep psychological expertise, practical organisational experience, and empathetic approach, Deborah helps leaders navigate complex challenges, foster team collaboration, and enhance organisational performance. Her work spans the public and private sectors, where she is recognised for delivering results-driven interventions that are tailored to each client’s unique context.
Deborah’s approach is grounded in building trust and psychological safety, enabling individuals to thrive in environments where they can express their ideas and perspectives without fear of judgement. One of her areas of strong focus includes transformational leadership development, especially for women.
Available Services
Individual Well-Being and Growth: Enhancing personal resilience, emotional intelligence, and overall well-being.
Team Development: Building high-performing teams through improved communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
Leadership Coaching: Developing leadership skills to inspire, guide, and support teams effectively.
Transformation Coaching: Deep level change for those who seek to develop a more internalised experience of their own power and identity.
Women-Centered Coaching: Specialising in coaching tailored to women, addressing unique challenges and empowering personal and professional success.
Workplace Culture: Fostering a positive, healthy, and inclusive workplaces.
Energy Management: Addressing stress, improving work-life balance, and preventing burnout.
Individual Health Checks: For supporting people in roles with high demands intellectually and emotionally e.g. frontline, caregivers, emergency workers those exposed to vicarious trauma.
Organisational Performance: Driving sustainable and resilient organisational success through tailored strategies.
Change Management: Supporting individuals and teams in navigating transitions and adapting to change.
Career Development: Assisting with clarity, direction, and growth for professional advancement and success- both seen and unseen barriers.
Facilitated Workplace Discussions /Conflict Resolution: Managing workplace conflicts to create or rebuild harmonious and productive environments.
Facilitator: Designing tailored workshops to meet needs of contemporary workplaces from new recruits to the board room.
Speaker: Engaging audiences with insights on human behaviour (e.g. Why Imposter Syndrome needs rebranding) leadership, team, organisational dynamics, and fostering well-being in the workplace.
Creative Problem-Solving: Applying innovative approaches to tackle complex challenges effectively.
Tailored Solutions: Utilising an exceptional breadth and depth of work to customising approaches to meet the unique needs of individuals, teams, and organisations.
"Empowerment is not about making someone powerful; it's about acknowledging the power within."
Empowerment Wisdom