Deb McCloskey – Inner Leadership LLC Owner and Founder

Transformational Coach & Mindfulness Teacher

"I help high-achieving professionals who feel stuck, burned out, or unfulfilled reclaim balance, cultivate inner peace, and reconnect with their deeper purpose—so they can live a more grounded, fulfilling life. Together, we slow down, uncover what’s holding them back, and break through the inner barriers that form their internal glass ceiling." 

 

You only have one precious life.

This work helps you honor it—fully, bravely, and intentionally.

About Deb

Deb coaching practice is dedicated to empowering individuals to navigate their careers with confidence and purpose. Deb specializes in guiding clients through pivotal moments in their personal and professional lives. Whether balancing family and career, transitioning to a new field, or stepping into their full potential, Deb helps her clients reconnect with their authentic selves and design fulfilling, rewarding paths that align with their goals and values.

While Deb works with clients from diverse backgrounds, she holds a special place in her heart for women navigating the complexities of balancing professional ambitions and personal responsibilities. She is passionate about helping them break through self-limiting beliefs, rediscover their passions, and create empowering paths forward.

In addition to her coaching practice, Deb is a certified 200-Hour Mindfulness Teacher who trained under Shamash Alidina—one of the UK’s leading mindfulness experts and author of The Mindful Way through Stress and the Mindfulness for Dummies series. She developed Inner Leadership®, a 9-week mindfulness and self-compassion program that she has been teaching since 2016 in corporate, educational, and online settings. Through this program, Deb equips participants with tools to foster resilience, clarity, and purpose, creating meaningful and lasting impacts on their well-being.

Deb’s unique blend of scientific expertise, with a Master’s in Organic Chemistry from the University of Illinois, and her dedication to holistic practices set her apart. Her ability to combine evidence-based strategies with mindfulness and self-compassion helps her create a well-rounded, impactful experience for her clients.

Training and Certifications

  • Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) Coaching Certification Program
  • Brain Based Conversation Skills: NeuroLeadership Institute - 36 CCE (Continuing Coach Education) Units
  • 8-Week Coaching Essentials Course by Leadership that Works (Coaching for Transformation)
  • 200-hour Advanced Mindfulness Teacher Training: Shamash Aladina's Teach Mindfulness Program - Accredited by the Society of Holistic Therapists and Coaches
  • 6-Week Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Program: The Practitioner’s Guide to Recognizing Trauma, Responding Skillfully, and Preventing Retraumatization by David Treleaven
  • 200-hour Yoga Alliance® Registered Level 1 Teacher Training: Dig Deeper Yoga Studies 200 - Dig Yoga, Lambertville, NJ
  • Mental Health First Aid - National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • B.S. Chemistry: Monmouth University
  • M.S. Organic Chemistry: University of Illinois

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