Who is Deborah Roth?
First, a little personal background…
I grew up in Corning, NY, the second of four children and the only girl, which had its' definite advantages! Mount Holyoke College was my next home (where I majored in Psychology and Education), and from there I moved to New York City where I've been happily ensconced since 1977. I've been dancing with the same extraordinary man for over 25 years and we're delighting in watching our 2 sons (now in their twenties) grow into adulthood. I'm a former marathon runner (Lyme's disease ended that in the late 80's), long-distance cyclist, and roller blader, but I’ve hung up my skates after 14 years (and a few hard falls) and now practice vinyasa yoga regularly. These days, my favorite form of exercise and transport around the City is walking. If you're ever in town and looking for a fun way to explore the wilds of Central Park, give me a call!
And in the work arena…
I have a pretty eclectic professional background, starting with 13 years in the corporate world (the longest stint at TIAA-CREF), then as co-owner of a successful family-owned children's music business (sold in 1997 after 11 years), and most recently, as a ritual consultant and facilitator, Interfaith Minister, professional counseling astrologer, and of course, Coach. I have a Master's degree in Psychology (specializing in Transpersonal Counseling and Women's Spirituality) from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. I am a graduate of Coach University, (the premier coach training program in the world) as well as a certified Relationship Coach through the Relationship Coaching Institute and have been awarded the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from the International Coach Foundation (ICF). I'm also a nationally certified Counseling Astrologer and completed the two-year Counseling Training Program through The Astrology Institute in Lexington, MA. I lead monthly New Moon SisterCircles in New York City, as well as "virtual" Full Moon TeleMeditations with women from all over the globe.
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I tend to attract a diverse group of clients, the common thread being a huge desire to move to the next level in all areas of their lives, honoring and deepening the mind/body/spirit connection as they make those shifts. I love the fact that all of my background and training fit so wonderfully under this umbrella called "coaching" and that all of my tools and techniques can stand alone, or be woven together in countless creative and powerful ways. As you explore the rest of this site, I think you'll see what I mean!
*** Special note to my male friends & colleagues: don't be put off by the gyno-centric (women-oriented) aspects of some of my work. It's where I'm drawn spiritually, probably because I've always been surrounded by major testosterone (no sisters or daughters, and – only recently – just one niece)! My coaching practice is open to both men and women, as are some of my workshops, where the emphasis is always on honoring our masculine and feminine energies equally. Just pass the word along to like-minded folks and know that you're welcome whenever it's "mixed company"
Deborah S. Roth, MA, PCC
Life Transition Coach, Relationship Coach, Interfaith Minister
Phone (212)665-9660
Email: Deborah@SpiritedLiving.com
