DeAnne Pearson, M. Ed., Career and Entrepreneur Coach

Career and Business Coach for Executives and Founders | Leadership Voice, Value Clarity, Confident Career Moves

Austin, Texas, United States

About

Work shifts. Who you are now is not who you were five years ago. The roles you’ve outgrown start to feel tight. You want more impact, more meaning, and more alignment with how you’re actually built. That’s where I come in. I work with executives and entrepreneurs who are ready for their next chapter but are tired of second-guessing, over-functioning, or trying to force themselves into work that no longer fits. My work focuses on: • Clarifying your leadership voice so you stop bending to environments that are too small • Turning your experience into strategic value that is obvious and compelling • Speaking with steady authority in interviews, negotiations, pitches, and boardrooms • Building roles, businesses, and work rhythms that support the life you actually want I don’t sell quick tips or surface confidence hacks. I offer grounded clarity, strategic structure, and a process for making decisions that feel solid. You will not lose yourself in this work. You will find yourself again. For Job Seekers and Career Transitions: • Resume and LinkedIn messaging that communicates value without overselling or shrinking • Interview preparation using SOAR to speak with clarity and authority • Promotion and negotiation strategy built on facts, not hope • Industry pivots grounded in strengths, not desperation For Entrepreneurs and Founders: • Niche and offer clarity that feels true, not trendy • Pricing and capacity planning that protects your time and energy • Messaging that reflects your voice instead of mimicking the market • Growth planning without burnout, overwork, or self-erasure I’ve helped clients step into leadership, land higher-compensation roles, transition into new industries, launch businesses that feel like home, and rebuild after seasons of burnout and doubt. This work is not about becoming someone else. It is about removing everything that dulls who you already are. Your career should pay you well, respect you, and make space for your life. If it doesn’t right now, we change that. Message me if you’re ready to talk about what’s next. #CareerClarity #JobSearchStrategy #EntrepreneurCoach #FounderSupport #CareerPivot #ProfessionalBranding #WorkLifeBalance #SOARMethod #WomenInLeadership #NeurodiverseProfessionals

Experience

  • Owner at Deliberate Careers LLC
    Apr 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 4 mos

    Professional Career Coach who provides individual and group coaching to help people have better happier careers and lives.

  • Career Coach at DeAnne Pearson, DBA
    2009 - 2012 · 3 yrs

    Delivered individual coaching to 100's of clients around career change, salary negotiation, long and short term career goals, contract to perm transitions and executive interviewing techniques. Designed and presented original content and workshops to national conferences and employers throughout the US. Created original articles for national magazines and newspapers online and in print.

  • Leader at Personal Renewal Group
    2009 - 2011 · 2 yrs

    Provided life-coaching for a small group, "The Soup Sisters" who came to my home for a homemade bowl of soup and personal renewal activities.

  • Career Consultant at Lee Hecht Harrison
    2006 - 2009 · 3 yrs

    Delivered workshops for individuals in career change and performed outplacement services small and large employers.

  • Counselor at Austin Independent School District
    1997 - 2000 · 3 yrs

    Created curriculum for students and parents to enhance their self-awareness, habits for school and personal success and goal setting.