Expanding access to credentialed leadership coaching for women from emerging leader to C-suite

CLEVELAND, September 1, 2026 — The Women Leaders Association (WLA) has named Debbi Embry as the first official Coaching Partner for its Cleveland chapter, expanding access to experienced, credentialed leadership coaching for women professionals throughout Northeast Ohio.

Embry brings more than 30 years of CEO and executive leadership experience across the nonprofit and government sectors, with expertise in executive coaching, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, strategic thinking, change leadership, and community impact. Her career has included leading organizations, programs, initiatives, and systems addressing complex economic and social challenges.

Today, through NLOS, Embry works with emerging leaders, executives, CEOs and C-suite leaders, as well as organizations across the business, nonprofit, government, and community sectors. Her work helps leaders become more self-aware, confident, strategic, and effective while strengthening the teams and organizations they lead.

"Leadership changes as responsibility grows. I'm excited to partner with the Women Leaders Association to help women strengthen the confidence, clarity, and leadership capabilities they need to successfully navigate each stage of their leadership journey," said Embry.

Embry's coaching approach combines real-world executive experience with professional coaching practice. Using the ICF Core Competencies, she helps leaders deepen self-awareness, challenge assumptions, navigate transitions and complexity, strengthen executive presence, and translate insight into action.

The partnership brings together WLA's extensive network of professional women and Embry's experience developing leaders from emerging leadership through the C-suite. WLA's Coaching Partners program screens coaches for professional credentials, experience, and client results.

Members can view Embry's profile and connect with her directly at:
https://ClevelandWomenLeaders.org/CoachDebbiEmbry