Leading with heart: Deborah Crowe

Deborah Crowe, fractional chief heart officer and executive leadership coach at Davwill Consulting Inc., shares her unique perspective on what it takes to build and sustain a successful career

London Inc. is proud to present its second annual look at area women making a transformational difference in their fields. Sharing their secrets for success, these 31 women are making a significant impact across various industries. Their stories are about resilience, creativity and the power of passion; they break barriers, shatter stereotypes and pave the way for future generations.

Deborah Crowe
Fractional Chief Heart Officer and Executive Leadership Coach
Davwill Consulting Inc.
debcrowe.com

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AS A CERTIFIED executive and leadership coach, author of The Heart-Centered Leadership Playbook and a leader with over 35 years of experience across multiple sectors, Deborah Crowe partners with leaders and organizations to align culture and execution so that results are achieved without compromising trust.

Through coaching, facilitation and strategic advisory, she strengthens decision-making, performance and the human connection that sustains both. She also works alongside leadership teams as a strategic partner to embed emotional intelligence, trust and values into the fabric of an organization. In this capacity, she helps bridge the gap between business objectives and people’s experience, ensuring cultures are not only high-performing but also deeply aligned and resilient.

Her approach is shaped by personal experience. “I lost my dad at 21, and it changed how I saw life, leadership and what truly matters,” she says. “By 24, I knew I wanted to lead differently.”

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That decision led her to build a business grounded in empathy, connection and purposeful leadership. Like many solopreneurs, Crowe understands the challenge of wearing multiple hats without compromising values. “I stay grounded in my purpose, set clear boundaries and lead myself with the same emotional intelligence I teach others.”

For Crowe, success is measured by alignment, impact and relationships. Her advice to young women in business: “Stop waiting for permission — you already belong. Trust your voice, set boundaries early and back yourself. The moment you do, everything shifts.”