Debra Poneman

In the 1980s, long before the internet, her seminars were taught across the U.S. and in 14 countries. Her graduates went on to become mega-successful entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, millionaires, billionaires, and some of today’s most celebrated transformational leaders. She’s often called the mentor to the mentors.

Debra broke barriers as one of the few women corporate trainers of her time, working with clients like Mattel, Xerox, McDonnell Douglas, Shaklee, and the Young Presidents’ Organization. She’s been featured on ABC, NBC, FOX, and CNN, and appeared on major TV shows coast to coast.

At the height of her success in 1988—with her book in the hands of major New York publishers and a national TV show in negotiation—Debra made the radical decision to walk away and become a full-time mom. Two decades later, with her daughter now a successful chiropractor and her son an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, philanthropist, and sports agency owner, Debra is once again sharing her wisdom with the world.

Debra is a member of numerous professional organizations including Jack Canfield’s Transformational Leadership Council and the Southern California Association of Transformational Leaders. She is a founding member of the Evolutionary Business Council.

She also sits on multiple non-profit boards including Aid Still Required, the Communiversity of South Africa, and the Shot in the Dark Foundation. Debra has been a certified meditation teacher since the 1970’s and has taught meditation to thousands of individuals and in corporations throughout the world.