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The silent cost of success no one talks about

Many CEOs and business owners reach the top only to find something missing — connection, peace, and a sense of purpose. Discover how to break free from the cycle of constant doing and create a life and business that truly fulfill you.

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Debra Sunderland Debra Sunderland

What If You Believed You Are Already Enough?

Do you ever find yourself worrying about reaching the goals, getting it all done, and having enough money?

What is really driving this worry?

How do you know when you have done enough and have enough?

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Debra Sunderland Debra Sunderland

Celebrating 12 Years of a Life Given Back: The Power to Choose

Twelve years ago, my life was spared—and I woke up to yours.

Before my accident, I believed life was about winning. Achieving. Doing. But the truth is, we are more than what we get done. We’re more than our accomplishments. We have a purpose far deeper than performance.

This blog post is a celebration. A reflection. A reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, you always have the power to choose.

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Debra Sunderland Debra Sunderland

Flourishing Couples: Why Personal Growth is the Secret to Business Success

Many CEOs and business owners believe they should keep personal life and business life separate. But the truth is—how you show up in one area affects the other. Emotional stress, unresolved relationship dynamics, and personal frustrations don’t stay at home when you walk into the office (or log into Zoom). They come with you.

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Debra Sunderland Debra Sunderland

Thriving Together: Enneagram Coaching + Retreats for Couples in Life and Business

What happens at home shows up at work—and what happens at work follows you home.

If you and your partner are building a life and a business together, you already know the truth of that statement. The highs and lows of one inevitably affect the other. When your relationship is in sync, everything flows—your leadership is stronger, communication is smoother, your family feels more grounded. But when you're disconnected, it can feel like everything is out of alignment.

That’s why I created Thriving Together—a powerful coaching and retreat experience for couples navigating both life and leadership, home and business, love and legacy.

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Debra Sunderland Debra Sunderland

Living on Purpose: A Leadership Wake-Up Call You Can’t Ignore

When I speak to CEOs and high-level leaders, I often ask:
Why do you do what you do? And are you really here, living the life you’re called to live?

These aren’t just reflective questions—they're urgent ones.

Twelve years ago, I nearly died. I was "successful," respected, achieving. But I was also on autopilot, disconnected from my deeper calling.

That experience changed everything. It woke me up to the truth:
You can be achieving a lot and still missing your life.

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