ABOUT COACH NAN
I partner with senior leaders, leadership teams, and boards to clarify strategy, strengthen leadership capacity, and navigate complexity with confidence and purpose.
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Nan Carney-DeBord is a transformational leader and trusted advisor known for helping individuals and organizations build positive, collaborative cultures while driving performance, accountability, and growth. Her work sits at the intersection of leadership, culture, and results.
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With more than 30 years of experience leading complex organizations, Nan brings a rare perspective shaped by high-stakes decision-making, team dynamics, and sustained performance. She is widely recognized for building high-performing teams, developing exceptional talent, and fostering environments grounded in trust and clarity.
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Nan’s leadership foundation was built through senior roles in athletics and higher education, including serving as Associate Vice President of Athletics and Recreation at Denison University. In these roles, she worked closely with executive leadership, boards, donors, and cross-functional teams to advance strategic initiatives and organizational impact.
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She has also contributed at the national level through board service and leadership roles focused on advocacy, governance, and the advancement of women in leadership.
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Recognition includes:
Under Armour Division III Athletic Director of the Year (2019) • Nike Executive of the Year (2021)
WAYS LEADERS WORK WITH NAN
Nan Works With: Senior executives, leadership teams, athletic directors, boards, and organizations seeking strategic clarity and performance under pressure.
Leaders often seek Nan’s guidance when navigating transition, rebuilding trust, leading through complexity, or making decisions with long-term implications.
Executive Coaching
Nan partners one-on-one with senior leaders navigating complexity, transition, and high-stakes decisions. Her coaching is grounded in real leadership experience and focused on clarity, accountability, and sound judgment.
Leaders seek Nan as a trusted thought partner when the pressure is high, perspectives matter, and decisions carry long-term impact.
Who this is for:
Senior leaders facing pivotal decisions, leadership transitions, or increased organizational complexity.
HOW NAN WORKS
Nan partners with you through a process of deep listening, co-creation, and disciplined execution. Her work begins with understanding context, followed by perspective that informs choice, and ends with accountability that drives results. There are no cookie-cutter approaches — only partnership grounded in experience and sound judgment.
WHAT OTHER'S SAY ABOUT NAN
“Nan Carney-DeBord exemplifies visionary leadership. Her commitment to integrity, accountability, and culture inspires people to strive for excellence.”
George Bodenheimer
Former Executive Chairman, ESPN