Speaker & Author Deborah L. Parker Presents at Organizational Development Conference on Courage

WASHINGTON - April 28, 2013 - PRLog -- Where do we learn to be courageous? At George Mason University's Arlington Campus, Founder's Hall, Chesapeake Bay Organizational Development Network's (CBODN) Annual Conference was the venue for Deborah to spark this discussion.  From our ancestors or fore parents, superheroes, business owners, first responders, military servicemembers to those who lead organizational initiatives and the lion in the Wizard of Oz, there are many lessons to be gleaned on how to be brave and face what tests your mettle.  Deborah, also an Army veteran and  cancer survivor shared her personal stories of pressing on through difficult times.  

Also she noted how during organizational change, resistance is a factor that must be dealt with. Often those who work in the people profession are called on to be courageous in making decisions and even confronting senior leadership in the importance of new policies.  Deborah provided participants in her session the space to think about their past successes and claim victory over their acts of  bravery!

Through her company, The DPJ Training Group, Deborah has been providing motivational speaking, leadership, diversity and personal development learning programs for private and public sector clients for over 15 years. She has also coached all levels of employees through periods of significant change in their career and personal lives. To solidify her work, Deborah blends an academic background of an M.A. in Human Resource Development with career stops as an Army reserve officer and corporate manager, to ensure best result outcomes for her customers.

She is a member of the Metro DC Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, Loudoun County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and other community groups.

Deborah has penned four books, Navigating Life's Roadways: Stories of Insight from My Odyssey and Inspiration for Your Journey and Life is A Review: Observations and Collection of My Passages Through the Times. Both chronicle highlights of her life's setbacks and successes with the themes of career, family, and choices in a motivating format with relatable takeaways for readers. Her other recent work is For People of Strength, Soul, and Spirit: 7 Guidelines for Life & Career Success which focuses on African American goal achievement. More information on her newest release, Hardcore Leadership : 11 Master Lessons from My Airborne Ranger Uncle's Final Jump, which honors the service of her late uncle and Vietnam Vet, Ranger Hall of Fame inductee and former Chief Magistrate and Chair of the Sussex County Board of Supervisors Harris L. Parker, can be found
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For Deborah's speaking services, schedule, and other books visit her website.

http://www.deborahlynnparker.com/