I have met DeDe at work during mentorship meeting. Right away I was inspired to reach out to her for
guidance. She is a very enthusiastic leader that you can trust and who brings a lot of experience to those
around. She and I created quickly, a close relationship thanks to her friendly nature. She can see my
potential and provide objective feedback. I am very pleased I have a chance to be coached by DeDe and
she is one of my favorite people to work with. (Coachee)
DeDe plays such a big role as my peer and fellow leader. As my peer DeDe provides valuable insight in
how to handle challenges personally and as a manager of associates. I appreciate her advice and
guidance. The best advice I’ve received from her is to ask questions and not give the answer to my
associates. They will grow through figuring it out on their own vs. Just telling them. I also appreciate
her differing opinions. She brings such a diverse background which helps me in how I coach others or
self. (Peer)
My time with DeDe Miser has been amazing! I am so glad I stayed after her presentation to ask her a
question. Ultimately, the advice and attention she has provided me has been helpful and rewarding.
When we first started our journey, I was not in a good place career-wise. She has helped me sit down
and understand some of the feedback I was receiving, how to analyze it and apply it to my day to day.
Since then, I have been taking it a day at a time. I have been better with my interactions on a daily basis.
I have been able to make better choices and I have been able to protect my overall mental health.
DeDe meets me where I am at, she provides the necessary information that I am seeking and she
speaking from a place of experience. Because of her, I learned when and where there is opportunity to
negotiate and make sure I am not getting the short end of the stick when searching for new adventure
and opportunity. (Coachee)
I had the opportunity of meeting DeDe while working at Nationwide Insurance. We immediately connected
and DeDe invited me to lunch soon afterward. I was so impressed with her executive presence,
professionalism, and business acumen, among many other attributes. However, it was Dede’s genuine
commitment to my career growth that stood out the most. As a result, our connection quickly, organically,
and effortlessly transformed into a mentorship that I’ve always desired to have.Throughout my 15-year
tenure in HR Learning & Development, I myself have been a mentor and coach. I’ve been assigned a
mentor and coach as well as developed and managed a mentor program. However, none of my past
experiences as a mentor or mentee could compare to what I’ve learned from DeDe. Through her time,
talent, and total commitment to me as a professional and person, DeDe taught me and allowed me to
experience what an effective coaching and mentoring program should entail. Theodore Roosevelt said,
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” DeDe has proven to me, by
her actions, that she cares! DeDe invested in my development without the engagement or recognition of a
formal program. She is a coach and mentor because it is her passion and gift. Throughout our
mentorship, DeDe has provided me with a plethora of advanced business insights and knowledge,
introduced me to new coaching and personality-based tools, and coached me in several situations
through inquiry and advice. DeDe is more than my coach and mentor, she has invited me into her world
and become my friend. DeDe is a rare gift and someone who I aspire to be like professionally and
personally. For her mentorship, coaching, and friendship I am forever changed, better, and eternally
grateful. I highly recommend her as a mentor of mentors and coach of coaches. (Coachee)
