

Deborah Hurwitz
Productivity Coach for Perfectionists
International Speaker | Best Selling Author
Break Through Procrastination
And Finally Get It Done
About Deborah
Using her signature P.A.C.T. System, Deborah Hurwitz helps ambitious professionals to break through the paralysis of perfectionism and procrastination so they can accomplish the goals that matter most to them. Deborah is an award-winning film and television composer and the music director of such internationally acclaimed projects as Cirque du Soleil’s IRIS and the Broadway smash hits Jersey Boys and Miss Saigon.
As both a career artist and online entrepreneur, Deborah has mastered the art of “single-tasking,” eliminating doubts and distractions to achieve remarkable industry successes in both entertainment and personal development, while honoring her creative self-expression and personal integrity. She now helps a tribe of 18,000 strong to do the same through her online shows and Mission Accomplished® coaching programs. Deborah is also an international speaker and co-author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller, She Made It Happen: 22 Inspiring Stories From Female Entrepreneurs Around the World.
KEYNOTES
Freedom for Perfectionists:
How to Stop Procrastinating, Quiet Your Inner Critic and Finally Get It Done
In this keynote, Deborah will share how and why people continually get caught in the “Punishment Paradigm” of procrastination, perfectionism and paralysis.
She will show you how to reprogram the perfectionistic parts that are getting in your way – the Inner Critic, the Control Freak and the People Pleaser, among others – so you can master your time and attention, and ultimately achieve your most important goals.
Attendees will:
- Gain a fresh perspective on their feelings and circumstances, providing unparalleled calm and clarity around next steps.
- Redefine ACCOUNTABILITY so they have the ability to move forward effectively and without hesitation.
- Experience total freedom to choose their actions and responses in any given situation, equipped with simple, powerful tools to get things DONE on their terms.

“Absolutely stunning … this has been wonderfully challenging and insightful … super helpful nuggets/takeaways and totally actionable!”
- Garry T.
Productivity Lessons From A Recovering Perfectionist:
The Six Myths and Ten Rules of Productivity You Need To Know.
How often do we start the day with a list full of “MUST DO” items, only to find ourselves heading to bed without a single task finished?
This keynote focuses on our belief systems and how they pull apart our best laid plans. Deborah takes us on an entertaining jaunt through the productivity myths that drive our unconscious choices, providing ten critical rules to follow so we get more done every day – with ease, pleasure and unprecedented results.
Attendees will:
- Understand the power of the 20-minute work session and walk away with an astonishing set of tools that allows them to get important things done in tiny increments of time.
- Learn how to get started on the projects they work hardest to avoid! They will have tools to begin tasks where they had previously been stuck for days, months or even years.
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Use the principles of “pointless play” to actually accomplish their best work, with greater efficiency and ease than ever before.

“For the past few months I have been unable to make clear decisions and move forward with successful action plans. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to move forward.”
- Gene K.
Corporate Workshops
and Other Programs
KEYNOTES
- The above keynotes are available as team workshops and training sessions, either live or virtual (2-hour to multi-day available)
Mission Accomplished®
- A year-long, results-oriented group coaching program including private support and daily, structured accountability
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Program is tailored for use by full organizations, teams and/or individuals
THE ImPACT COURSE
A transformative ten-week curriculum combining self-paced content with live coaching and an engaged online community
Participants will get unstuck, get REAL momentum and get their projects DONE
#1 Bestselling Book!

She Made it Happen
22 Inspiring Stories From Female Entrepreneurs Around The World
Have you ever looked at a really successful woman and wondered how she made it happen? Do you wish you could translate your hunger for change into concrete actions that drive meaningful progress? She Made It Happen takes a detailed look at 22 women who have done just that. These entrepreneurs all faced the self-doubt that can cripple confidence, and they found the grit to create something from nothing, building their dream lives from the ground up. Read a behind-the-scenes chapter of Deborah’s personal story that you won’t find anywhere else, and discover the courage and creativity you need to create your own happy ending.
RAVING FANS
"Absolutely stunning…this has been wonderfully challenging and insightful…super helpful nugget/takeaway and totally actionable!"
Garry T.
"I see that this is going to help me to move forward and get my life in order with creativity and passion."
Beatriz O.
"It is a procrastination boot camp, a crash course in how to get out of your own way and be productive. …Procrastination has kept me in the dark and here you are, casting a light on what I have been trying to avoid. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Many Thanks. "
Lee D.
"Truly amazing! I am so impressed with all you have created and what you are doing now to help people move past their issues."
Karen D.
"I love it. Thank you for doing this wonderful work. "
Eva-Maria M.
"Holy crap Deborah!!! I sat with my mouth open for most of it. I had no idea I was a perfectionist much less abusing myself…Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!"
Deanna K.
"Love, love, love this! You are SO appreciated for making this happen!!!!!!!!!!"
Susan J.
"Thank you for sharing your wisdom and connections with those of us still trying to be our best selves as we progress into a new season of life. I am sitting in gratitude this morning, thankful for the privilege I have to learn from you."
Kirsten W.
"Thank you so much… My take aways will empower me to move forward, deal with any hurdles, all while being gentle with myself in getting things done."
Anissa A.
"Thank you for putting on this show for us, featuring fascinating topics from around the world. I'm already hooked!"
Tom A.
"Wow...I resonated with every word spoken...my life! Amazing!"
Melissa O.
"This is mentally, spiritually, emotionally and creatively DELICIOUS!"
Lee D.
"For the past few months I have been unable to make clear decisions and move forward with successful action plans. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to move forward."
Gene K.
"I think your hosting techniques are superb…Your questions are directive yet open-ended, the interaction is organized, and the information that comes out so helpful and practical."
Emi H.
"You created a connection for me that allows me to continue to believe not only that I can but I am! As a new working mommy and entrepreneur these sessions are worth gold to me."
Natalie O.
"It has been eye-opening to hear and realize that we are alike in our fears-no matter how successful and happy we appear…"
Beth R.
"Each one of these sessions has been full of gems and connectable, relatable moments…not only does it all make savvy business sense, but it can't help but be an experience that returns and rewards."
Valerie A.
"So many fabulous nuggets and memorable phrases to use moving forward."
Kammy H.
"I'm coming out with pearls of wisdom I'm already starting to apply in daily life…helping my perfectionist, procrastinating, sensitive self to get things done!"
Claude A.
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