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Administrative excellence is about being a strategic business partner. I offer the following ways for us to work together to uplevel your skills.

Coaching & Consultant

I offer consulting services and one-on-one coaching that give you the keys to grow and thrive while overcoming your greatest challenges.

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Training & Workshop

I’ve designed interactive workshops that teach administrative professionals how to be the best executive assistant and achieve results.

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Speaking

I deliver a high-energy, fun, and engaging experience to provide audiences with powerful takeaways they can apply in their careers.

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Free Consultation

Designed to help administrative professionals from all over the world learn how to serve their executives and become trusted, strategic business partners.

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The Office Rockstar Playbook is now available for sale!

This engaging and entertaining read is for administrative support staff AND executives pursuing excellence. Leaders can learn how to better maximize their time and empower assistants.

The Office Rockstar Playbook is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Get your copy today!

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About Debbie

Debbie is an advocate, teacher, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in the administrative profession. As the former Chief Executive Assistant to the CEO of Cisco, a Fortune 500 company based in Silicon Valley, she increased her CEO’s productivity by 40%.

Early her career, she realized she had a knack for connecting the dots. She tapped into her intuition and built the courage to take risks that would take her role — her executive and her company — to the next level. As the Chief Executive Assistant, she designed career development training, recognition programs and oversaw over 1,000 assistants across the globe. She is most proud of receiving the Colleen Barrett Award, which is the highest recognition given for administrative excellence by the Admin Awards of Silicon Valley.

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Testimonials
  • Hi Debbie,
    First let me say thank you – thank you for meeting with these amazing admins in our sales organization.
    The feedback has been nothing but 100% positive and so many are now working on new ideas for how
    they approach their work and their managers/executives. So again, thank you so much.

    Lori Vining

    Executive Assistant – Sales, Marketing Communications
  • Thanks so much for your guidance, I think your training is even beyond helpful, I have started to revalue
    myself. 🙂   Now I know that in order to succeed in an interview, I have to be proud of myself first!
    Thanks Debbie!
    I will use your notes/questions as my study guide, and hopefully I can knock down at least one offer.
    haha... Will keep you posted.

    Alicia Wang

    Executive Assistant
  • I enlisted Debbie’s services for career coaching and to revamp my resume. She has the most engaging
    personality you will ever find and did an amazing job coaching me, dissecting and revamping my resume.
    Once completed, she continued to reach back to me, follow up on my job search and cheer me on.
    Later, she then connected me with an opportunity that turned into an amazing job offer! If you need to
    jumpstart your career with someone who is genuine, very knowledgeable and just a wonderful human
    being, connecting with Debbie Gross is a “Must”! I am one very satisfied customer!

    Norma Synan

    Executive Assistant - Vectrus
  • "I had an awesome 'pick-your-brain' conversation with Debbie last week. Let me tell you she is a powerhouse of information/advice. I had a situation I needed an unbiased 3rd party point of view and she gave me her spin on things and my problem is solved. I strongly suggest other EA's, PA's and AA's swing by her website and check out her offerings. It's well worth it."

    Marie Hooper

    Sr. Executive Assistant
  • "…thank you for the excellent and useful information on strategies for mastering your executive’s calendar.  I have been an Executive Assistant to the President and CEO of our organization for 10 years… have found myself overwhelmed and defeated when I look back at the end of the day consumed by the calendar.  Thanks to your workshop I am encouraged to take measurable and realistic steps to gaining a better sense of control over my day and my executive’s calendar!"

    Helen Benson

    Executive assistant
  • "The Office Rockstar Playbook is a story of administrative excellence at its best! Debbie shares her story of stepping out of her comfort zone as she weaves in critical tips on how she succeeded by being all in. Her statement, “You won’t know the outcome if you don’t try” is spot on! This book is not just for the administrative professional; it is saturated with insights to help anyone transform and grow, professionally or personally. Rich in wisdom and courage with hints of laughter, this book inspires and leaves you ready to challenge yourself."

    Sheena Houser-Smith

    Executive Assistant, Cisco Systems
  • "I could not put this book down. Debbie shares so many great strategies and stories that are relevant, inspiring, and showcase what a true leader should do. Every executive and administrative professional should read it, as it maps out how to perform at the highest level while being a true strategic partner to our leader. Her book will become a go-to manual for assistants around the world."

    Paula Thibodeau

    Executive Assistant, Government of Canada
  • "I was floored by all that Debbie juggled and accomplished over her career. I had no idea how much CEOs rely on their executive assistants to make sure they can do an amazing job, and it was clear that she played a significant role in her CEO's success. Even more, I was blown away by her passion for developing other people in her field. The skills and tools she developed over the years aren't just valuable for other EAs. They're essential success skills for anyone who has a demanding corporate job or a business to run."

    Candice Davis

    Breakthrough Success Coach

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