Deborah Johnson
Reignite Your Mid-Career Momentum
As a speaker, I help driven professionals tap into their skills and experience to design higher purpose and impact--even while staying in your role.
The Hero Inside & Power of After
Deborah Johnson shows how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to your current role or a brand new venture. Learn to identify hidden opportunities, navigate change with confidence, and create a strategic plan for your next chapter. Perfect for professionals and teams ready to turn transition into momentum.
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You've built expertise, but you feel stalled & under-leveraged.
Gain a concrete pathway to bring more meaning & impact into your work.
You sense bigger possibilities but don't know how to integrate them with your current path.
Start activating the next chapter without losing what's working now.
You're juggling responsibilities, risk & legacy--you don't want more noise, you want clarity.
Feel more energized, aligned & equipped to lead forward.
Producer of the popular POWER OF AFTER SHOW (formerly Women at Halftime Podcast) 360+ episodes
Extensive background as a headline music entertainer. Up for multiple GRAMMY Awards.
Author of 7 books, online courses, 2 dozen albums, 100's of published songs.
why deborah johnson is your speaker for mid-career transformation
Unique, Impactful, Fun!
Live & Virtual!
For over 20 years I've worn many hats--entertainer, creator, teacher, entrepreneur. I've navigated pivots, imposter fears and changing industries. I've built systems that generate creative output while honoring purpose.
As a former musical touring artist, published author, podcast host and coach, I've helped hundreds of professionals step into greater influence without hitting the pause button on their life. I understand the unique tension of 'I want more but can't just quit everything.' I deliver practical, story-driven talks that move people from stuck to momentum.
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Deborah Johnson is truly amazing. She has a relentless ethic, warm demeanor, contagious enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards everything she touches. She has a unique combination of technical chops and people skills - equally adept at performing onstage or diving into technical IT details.
Mark Malbon - Retired "Big Four" Audit Partner and CFO
Wrote & Produced 3 full-length musicals available for licensing.
Award-winning educator, Economic Woman of Excellence award.
Former President NSA-Los Angeles. Heroic Public Speaking Fellow.
Speaking & Engagements That Empower Your Audience to Level Up
- Keynotes & Workshops for mid-career reinvention and growth.
- Interactive breakouts: applying experience to new purpose.
- Custom content: navigating transitions, legacy building, leadership from within.
- Virtual or life: with storytelling, music and actionable tools.
The HERO INSIDE
Today, more than ever, many people find themselves stuck, going in circles without a clear path forward. Deborah shares three powerful principles designed to help individuals tap into their strengths, experiences, and unique abilities—awakening the Hero Inside.
THE HERO INSIDE is a message that resonates deeply in today’s world. As corporations, small businesses, and personal lives continue to evolve, change is inevitable. The coming years will challenge all of us to rise above obstacles, harness our inner resilience with strong core values, and navigate economic uncertainties with confidence—paving the way for thriving businesses and meaningful lives. Audiences will be challenged to step out of the accompanist role in their own dreams and take center stage—whether that means pursuing a bold new direction or expanding an existing path.
POWER OF AFTER
Whether you’re ready for a fresh chapter or looking to reignite purpose in your current role, the principles of entrepreneurial thinking are essential. At mid-career, you bring something powerful to the table—decades of skills, hard-earned experience, and valuable resources. These assets can become the foundation for innovation, opportunity, and growth—if you know how to leverage them.
In The POWER OF AFTER, Deborah Johnson delivers a high-energy, insight-rich presentation designed to help audiences see their current position through an entrepreneurial lens—identifying new possibilities, spotting hidden opportunities, and taking ownership of their future. Whether applied within a current organization or in launching something entirely new, the mindset shifts explored in this session will help participants create a clear, confident plan forward.
Deborah: A Woman of Action
Live Keynote presentation runs between 45-55 minutes, depending on your event.
Virtual keynote presentation runs either the same length as the live keynote OR 25-35 minutes with Q&A to follow with your moderator.
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Music is optional for Deborah’s speaking engagements, but she’s happy to include it upon request.
HERO MOUNTAIN SUMMIT EXPERIENCE
is a 20-week virtual program
Life is too short to keep asking "What's next?"
It's no fun to feel stuck. Don't keep circling endlessly.
Your best years are ahead-you are worth pursuing them!
The R.O.I. on personal development is unlimited!
We only open this program up twice a year for self-guided individuals. Don't miss out!
Our individual ELITE GUIDANCE starts anytime.
We now offer Hero Mountain Summit 20-week (5 month) program for leadership teams.
Hero Mountain Summit focuses on multiple areas of personal & professional development.
It's a wonderful follow-up for a live engagement with a full 5-months of application.
Some of our Many Articles!
We have hundreds of articles, videos & podcasts! Check them out!
WOMEN AT HALFTIME PODCAST - SOON to be called POWER OF AFTER SHOW!
Resources & ideas for those at mid-career or the halftime of life to maximize skills, resources and talent to pursue their goals and dreams to make their second half even better than their first--for men and women! A new episode comes out every Tuesday with bonus episodes on select Fridays! Both Greg & Deb are on together once a month--a treat!
These videos are some popular "short takeaways" from previous shows!
POWER OF AFTER- Get it Now!
Our world is in need of seasoned, values-driven voices—those who can inspire and guide the next generation stepping into business and leadership roles. With medical advancements and longer life expectancy, your next chapter has the potential to be the most impactful yet. Whether you’re just beginning to ask, “What’s next?” or are already making strides, this book offers practical tools and fresh insights to help you thrive—not only in your business pursuits but in living a life filled with purpose and direction.
about deborah
Deborah Johnson, M.A.
DEBORAH is an International award-winning music artist, speaker & author, helps others get unstuck and navigate their roundabouts to reinvent their life & reach expansive goals. Up for multiple GRAMMY Awards & spending over 20 years in the entertainment industry, she's an expert on how to constantly reinvent yourself in a gig-economy. Deborah is the author of six books, over two dozen albums, three musicals and has successfully raised and launched three sons! She speaks & performs in both live & virtual events.
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Lucy Buchan, PhD
CONFERENCE ATTENDEE
“Practical tools and helpful perspectives to facilitate transition and adapting to change."
Joan DeSouza
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR B4B
"Deborah is a captivating and inspirational keynote speaker. She ignites your imagination to envision a person you can become. Her webinars and presentations bring reality to our daily lives and provide the tools we need us to become the next us."
Judy Bolton
INTERNATIONAL DAYS CONFERENCE
“Gave me a new perspective of how to move forward. "
"Deborah's systematic, goal oriented approach is supported by her real life journeys that have faced, endured and overcome most of the obstacles we all face getting businesses off of the ground."
Questions? We'd love to hear from you!
Deborah takes a limited number of live engagements, so if you're interested, contact her soon!
