A BIT ABOUT DEBRA
Debra's Bio
A nationally recognized leader with 25+ years of experience, Debra Pearlman is a dynamic force in sales leadership, corporate training, and performance coaching. From her early days in NYC’s garment district—where she built a sales empire by sheer determination—to leading high-performing regional sales teams, Debra has consistently shattered expectations.
As a Master Certified NLP Performance Coach, keynote speaker, and published author, she specializes in transforming corporate sales teams and professionals through one-on-one coaching, team training, and large-group workshops. She is passionate about helping individuals and organizations gain clarity, take ownership, and implement results-driven strategies that drive performance and success.
Debra is the creator of the OOMPH! Method™ a proven five-step program that guides coaching clients through powerful mindset shifts, unlocking their full potential in business and life. She also developed the S.H.A.R.P. Sales Training Program™, designed to help organizations build high-performing, sustainable sales teams.
Founder of The Performance Coach, LLC; and, Hudson Valley Sales Training, LLC as well as a Vistage International speaker, Debra has been featured on the Wall Street Journal Report and WCBS Newsradio 880. She was also named one of Hudson Valley’s 50 Leading Women Entrepreneurs.
When she’s not helping businesses increase revenue and maximize potential, Debra enjoys beach walks in South Carolina with her husband, Steve, and planning her next great adventure.
My BraveHeart Women Journey
My journey with BraveHeart Women and Dr. Ellie Drake was a profound turning point in my life. Through transformative teachings and powerful experiential exercises, I was able to break free from the emotional chains of childhood trauma that had silenced my voice and held me back for so long. This journey not only helped me embrace my life with newfound clarity and courage but also allowed me to discover my true purpose and step fully into my higher self.
The picture to the left is of a Ripple, a sacred space where women come together as a tribe to support, uplift, and empower one another on their unique journeys. Being part of this community deepened my healing and amplified my growth.
The Blessing of Giving
My husband and I are honored to be involved with Jenneh Farms, a non-profit NGO dedicated to helping communities in Liberia, West Africa, achieve sustainable food security. Co-founded by my husband’s cousin, the organization empowers, teaches and provides resources to local farming communities to feed themselves. As board members, we’ve only just begun to contribute the time, support, and resources needed to further their mission.
If you’d like to learn more or make a donation to this impactful cause, please visit their website at www.jennehfarms.org.
Building a Dream, Empowering Others
I launched my business under the name DP Sales Pro with a passion for helping others succeed. I began by offering free training workshops to build my reputation and make an impact. These workshops not only helped me establish my name, they also allowed me to connect with professionals eager to grow and thrive. In 2008, just a few years after starting my business, I was honored to be named one of the Top 50 Female Entrepreneurs in the Hudson Valley of New York, a recognition that solidified my place as a trusted leader in my field. The picture to the left is from the article celebrating this milestone.
