Wendy & John Deering

  • Certified Maxwell Coach

  • Maxwell DISC Consultant

  • Bachelors in Social Work

  • Certified Grief Educator

  • Author

Wendy brings clarity, stability, and thoughtful leadership in complex and challenging environments. She has a unique ability to create structure amid uncertainty, approaching obstacles with patience, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to people. Rather than reacting to disruption, she responds with intentionality—assessing situations carefully, developing practical solutions, and guiding others forward with confidence and composure.

Her leadership is grounded in both empathy and resilience. Drawing from a deep understanding of human experience, she navigates difficult circumstances with compassion, professionalism, and courage. She recognizes that meaningful progress often begins when individuals feel understood, valued, and supported, and she creates environments where trust, growth, and healing can take place.

Wendy is a relationship-centered leader who invests deeply in people and organizational health. She builds credibility through consistency, loyalty, and genuine care for others. While many focus on moving quickly to the next challenge, Wendy remains committed to the process of lasting transformation—bringing steadiness, insight, and a servant-hearted approach to every endeavor. Her ability to balance compassion with accountability makes her a trusted guide, collaborator, and leader in both personal and professional settings.

  • Certified Maxwell Trainer & Speaker

  • Maxwell DISC Consultant

  • Certified Maxwell Financial Foundations Coach

  • Maxwell Executive Program

  • Bachelors in Vocational Rehabilitation

  • Associated in AODA

  • U.S. Army Veteran

John is a visionary leader who excels at identifying possibilities, anticipating future opportunities, and transforming ideas into meaningful results. He approaches challenges with optimism, strategic thinking, and a strong bias toward action. Where others may see barriers, he sees pathways forward. His ability to envision what could be—and then mobilize people and resources to make it a reality—distinguishes him as a catalyst for growth and innovation.

He brings clarity to complexity. Through purposeful communication and thoughtful leadership, John translates vision into practical direction, helping individuals and organizations align around a common purpose. He has a unique ability to ask insightful questions, challenge limiting assumptions, and create understanding where uncertainty exists. His communication style inspires confidence, encourages collaboration, and moves people from ideas to action.

John is energized by challenges and drawn to opportunities for transformation. He embraces ambitious goals, not for personal recognition, but for the impact they create in the lives of others. His strength lies in seeing connections, identifying untapped potential, and helping people and organizations achieve outcomes they once considered beyond reach. He combines strategic vision with decisive leadership, empowering others to grow, lead, and contribute at higher levels.

Grounded in purpose and committed to continuous growth, John leads with both conviction and humility. He believes the future is not something to be awaited—it is something to be intentionally shaped. Through vision, influence, and disciplined action, he helps individuals, teams, and organizations move toward meaningful and lasting transformation.

AT EVERY ENCOUNTER

We Value people and bring Value to every interaction

We equip others with tools to make a difference

We bring a positive attitude about life and business to your team

We lead by example by living what we teach

We are a catalyst for transformation, results speak

We strive to show up not just as someone with answers, but

as someone who listens deeply

We aim to build trust early, and sustain it through every step: feedback, accountability, celebrating wins as well as being vulnerable

John & Wendy Deering are independent certified members and are not employees of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. We are not in partnership with John Maxwell or the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. We are members (coach, speaker, trainer, or facilitator), not an employee (e.g., “works at” = employee = not an approved affiliation).

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