Deborah Hightower | SpeakerHub

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As a Bestselling Author, Speaker and Life-Elevator, Deborah Hightower motivates others to find their moxie, inspiration and spark to fuel future success. She motivates and inspires through storytelling and powerful nuggets of wisdom as she shares the ups and downs of finding the courage to restart from a high school dropout to a trek in the world of blue-collar to being ‘a girl in the boy’s world’ of finance to embarking on her personal life elevation and expansion plan.

Deborah has helped people: create a shift in thinking to break through self-imposed boundaries; become profoundly energized, even when life seems routine; navigate workplace changes, become strong leaders and discover the path to greater happiness and fulfillment; rise above disappointments and explore new insights for winning; discover the power, peace and joy that exists inside and become poised and prepared for the pursuit.

America’s Premier Experts® has recognized Deborah as one of the leading experts in her field and Inc. Magazine listed her as one of America's Trendsetters in Health, Wealth and Success. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Forbes, Chicago Tribune, The Charlotte Observer, Miami Herald, Dow Jones Market Watch, Morningstar, International Business Report, The Business Times, Investor Place, CNBC, NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, CNBC, Yahoo Finance!.

Deborah is frequently invited to host, speak and sing at a variety of venues, including conferences, retreats, and seminars. She has hosted international festivals and conferences, scholarship and beauty pageants, and seminars. As a speaker, she has motivated and inspired audiences for Georgia College, University of Denver, Georgia Southern University, Faith Travel Conference, Miss South Carolina Beauty and Scholarship Pageant, Mercer University, Cherry Blossom International Festival and many others. Deborah holds a Master’s degree in Organization and Management and Bachelor’s degree in Business and Communication from Mercer University.

Current position (1)

CEO

Deborah Hightower, Inc.

Degrees (2)

BS Business Administration, minor in Communication

Mercer University

1994 to 1997

MS Management & Organization

Capella University

2003 to 2005

Presentations

Presentations (5)

Microaggression: How to Deal

By interactive design, Deborah defined microaggession and provides tools to appropriately deal when facing the aggression. She helps participants to recognize their own biases and explore how to eliminate the likelihood of being a deliverer of microaggression. This topic is purposed to encourage an environment of inclusivity and equity while addressing pertinent issues that often separate and divide.

Why Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Must Be a Top Priority

As the workplace continues to evolve, it is more important than ever to address the multi-generational and cultural evolution challenges. This topic addresses the 'why' behind this priority and how knowing the 'why' will have a positive impact on the bottom line.

Leading a Multi-generational Team

From baby boomers to millennials, this topic addresses leadership and followship in the workplace. Key points regarding the differences in philosophies conferencing work, life, success, values and behaviors are presented. Designed to take the strengths of each population and make it work for the good of the team.

Poised, Prepared and in HOT Pursuit (TM) of Success

Learn how to be poised (composed, dignified and self-assured), prepared (properly expectant, organized and equipped) for the pursuit (to gain and attain) of your success. An excellent course for managers and employees as preparation for next-level success.

You are the Brand

From CEO to managers to employees, the Brand is represented by the work produced and presented. This empowering course outlines how everyone plays a role in the success (or lack thereof) of the company.

Past talks (3)

Why Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Must Be a Top Priority

SE Dreamin'

Atlanta, GA

2017

Poised, Prepared and in HOT Pursuit of Your Passion

University of Denver Women's Conference, Inspiring the Power of Possibility

Denver, CO

2016

Microaggression: Just Say No

Georgia College, Civility Development Workshop: Microaggression

Milledgeville, GA