Debbie Radish-Respess

Most leadership teams look fine on the surface. Meetings happen. Strategy exists. People are talented. But underneath — decisions stall, priorities compete, ownership blurs, and execution feels heavier than it should. This isn't a people problem. It's not a training problem. It's a structural problem. And most people never look there. 𝗔𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. We see what's actually blocking your leadership team — the structural gaps, the decision friction, the drift that happens when strong individuals haven't been built into a cohesive system. Then we build the path forward. Together. Our flagship engagement is 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲™ — a 90-day structural advisory intensive. We diagnose the friction, architect the operating system around four pillars — decision rights, ownership, priorities, and cadence — and install it into the business. The leaders walk away owning the architecture. 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲. 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. We work with executive teams at threshold moments — when a leader steps into something bigger, or a company outgrows the operating system that got it here. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: → Makes structural gaps visible — so you fix causes, not symptoms → Builds decision clarity and ownership — so execution flows → Aligns your team as a system — not just strong individuals 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: → Leaders who operate as one cohesive team → Decisions that get made and stay made → A CEO who leads instead of carries Ready to see what's blocking your next level? 📩 debbie@invisiblehorizonscoaching.com 🗓 Schedule Your 60-minute Executive Diagnostic: https://go.invisiblehorizonscoaching.com/eoa ⚙️ Executive performance is architected — not improvised.

Most businesses aren't struggling because of bad strategy or bad people. They're struggling because of a gap. Between where they want to go and what they're actually built to do. Between the vision in the owner's head and the reality their team is living. That gap has two sides. From the outside — the market is moving, competitors are differentiating, and the business hasn't clearly defined why customers choose them. From the inside — leadership is drifting, decisions are stalling, and execution feels heavier than it should. Most advisors see one side. We see both. At Visionary Horizons we work together — one starting with your market reality, one starting with your leadership reality — until the full picture becomes visible. What we do: → Market clarity, competitive differentiation, and strategic direction → Leadership alignment, structural clarity, and decision ownership → Execution systems that turn strategy into consistent results What clients experience: → A clear picture of where they're going — and why customers choose them → A leadership team operating as a system — not strong individuals working in silos → A business that grows without the owner carrying everything alone Ready to close the gap? 📩 cpaxson@visionaryresults.com | debbie@invisiblehorizonscoaching.com

💡 Building a successful business doesn’t happen in isolation—collaboration, mentorship, and strategic execution fuel scalable growth. 🔹 Empowering Women Business Owners for Growth & Impact As a BrainTrust Member, I collaborate with an exclusive network of women business owners and executives committed to scaling their companies, driving innovation, and building sustainable success. BrainTrust provides a strategic growth environment, offering mentorship, peer learning, and business acceleration resources to help women-led businesses scale beyond $1M+ in revenue. 🔹 2025 Nashville Champion Pacesetter Award Winner In recognition of my contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem and leadership impact, I was honored with the Pacesetter Award for "Nashville Champion 2025." This award celebrates business leaders who drive transformational growth, champion strategic execution, and foster innovation in their industries. 🔹 How BrainTrust Strengthens My Leadership & Business Growth Being a BrainTrust member allows me to: ✔ Engage with high-impact women entrepreneurs & thought leaders ✔ Leverage peer mentorship & executive advisory insights ✔ Access strategic growth frameworks to enhance business scalability ✔ Foster leadership excellence in a collaborative community

💡 People strategy is business strategy—it fuels success by aligning talent with organizational initiatives, unlocking higher performance, retention, and sustainable growth. Organizations that overlook talent alignment risk low engagement, high turnover, and underperforming teams, ultimately hindering their ability to scale and stay competitive. Through The Predictive Index, I help CEOs, CHROs, and executive teams leverage behavioral analytics and data-driven talent insights to: ✔ Improve leadership alignment & team collaboration ✔ Increase retention & employee engagement ✔ Optimize hiring & succession planning ✔ Drive strategic execution through people-first leadership 🔹 Helping Organizations Implement PI for Maximum Impact While PI software provides deep people insights, many leaders need expert guidance to implement and integrate it into their leadership and talent strategies. That’s where I come in. As a PI Certified Consultant, I work with organizations to: ✔ Embed talent optimization into leadership strategy & operations ✔ Train executives & teams to apply PI insights for real-world decision-making ✔ Align business strategy with workforce capability for measurable performance gains 🔹 Why PI? Organizations that successfully integrate The Predictive Index see: 📈 Stronger leadership alignment & team performance 📈 Data-driven hiring & retention strategies that reduce turnover 📈 More effective communication & collaboration across teams With PI as a foundation, I help organizations build high-performance teams and leadership cultures that drive sustainable business success.

I’m a proud Coaching Partner of mentumm, which allows companies to provide their valued employees with on-demand 1:1 coaching. This platform helps companies attract, develop and retain key people in their organization through the power of personal coaching.

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A global, privately held, automotive glass manufacturing company with 3,000 employees. Strategic partner to executive team for employee engagement across all business verticals. • Initiated strategic programs across all verticals to drive success and engagement including employee development, performance management, retention and accountability. Results realized in bottom line profitability, reduced recruiting and improved training. • Following acquisition of U.S. and Luxembourg operations, successfully integrated 1,700+ employees’ HR, Benefits, and Payroll functions. • Developed, with an external vendor, a total compensation program aligning job titles, responsibilities, and respective salary grades including a short-term incentive program. An executive compensation program was also developed to include a long-term incentive program. • Devised and implemented a Leadership Development Program for salaried, “Future Business Leaders” and succession planning based on “servant leadership”.

Previously Vista-Pro Automotive. A leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of non-discretionary automotive aftermarket parts; employed 260 US and 420 Mexico employees in multiple facilities throughout US and Mexico. • Analyzed payroll programs for compliance. Proactively implemented project to bring entire system into compliance prior to audit. Directed payroll (and sales and use) tax project involving assumed risk and late fees, penalties, and interest; saved >$215K. System remains in effect. • One of three decision-makers for annual medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance and 401(K) benefit contracts. Achieved 7.5% reduction to annual premiums 2010 to 2011 with no increase for 2012-plan-year. Presented contracts to executive team for approval. Utilized a benefits broker to negotiate on behalf of company. • Designed and implemented business and operational policies and procedures for organization-wide initiatives: e.g. New Hire Orientation and On-Boarding, disciplinary practices, recruitment, retention, and career-progression strategies. Instrumental in reducing employee turnover to less than 3%.

A roofing materials manufacturer with a US and European market presence and part of $2.5B global organization with 170 employees in three US manufacturing facilities. Privately owned by Mapei Group, which purchased Polyglass in 2009. Led and directed daily HR activities, operations and functions. Implemented strategic objectives for consistent, effective, and efficient means to manage payroll and personnel information.

A world leader in powder coatings technology. Largest global manufacturer of powder coatings and solvent-free paints applied to metal and conductive surfaces. Workforce of 60,000 in 80 countries; pro forma 2007 revenues totaled €14.4B. SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR 2005 - 2008 BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGER 2003 - 2005 MATERIALS CONTROL SUPERVISOR 1997 - 2003 • Provided leadership and training to 270 employees. Executed Human Resources policies / procedures. • Implemented career progression / coaching program for production and quality supervisors and hourly and supply chain staff. Seven employees were promoted within 1.5 years. • Improved organizational business processes achieving >$250K annually including 35% increased efficiencies and >50% increased quality output. • Designed and initiated a Performance Appraisal and Development training program for salaried and hourly (union) employees. Integrated unique program with assessment measurements for continuous improvement. • Partnered with nine peer managers to implement SAP for financial, operations, and overall organization business management. Successfully completed project within six months. Realized inventory accuracy, consolidated financial reporting, integrated reporting, and overall improved efficiencies within year one.

Graduated Cum Laude