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Dr Deborah Maw

Astrology, radical trust, and creative sovereignty — delivered with warmth, story, and grounded insight.

I’m Dr Deborah Maw — speaker, teacher, and astrologer with a PhD in Biochemistry and decades of experience guiding change, resilience, and creative leadership. My work bridges science, psychology, and lived spiritual practice — delivered with warmth, clarity, and practical takeaways.

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Signature Keynote

The Most Dangerous Leadership Decline Is Invisible

High-performing leaders rarely collapse — they compress. Decision-making slows, risk posture tightens, and authority becomes effortful. This keynote explores why clarity erodes in high-stimulation environments, and how leaders restore grounded presence and sustainable edge through rhythm, regulation, and real-world recalibration.

Credentials, recognition & awards

PhD Biochemistry • Astrological Counselling Diploma • Foundation Degree (Art & Design)

  • Most Influential Brand — Big Business Entrepreneurs (BBE), 2026

  • Speaker of the Year — GTex, 2025

  • Best Story — PSA, 2024

  • New Speaker — Whyswords, 2023

    Other Talk Themes

    • Aligned Authenticity: leading without the mask

    • Radical Trust in uncertainty and change

    • Creativity as strategic renewal (not “time off”)

    • Nervous system, instinct, and decision clarity

    • Timing, cycles, and sustainable performance

    Selected speaking highlights

  • International Speaking Tour (2023–2024): Delivered a self-produced tour across 17 venues in 3 months in the UK and Europe on future-focused leadership themes and change navigation.

  • WOW, Women of Worth (2025): Featured speaker on astrology, timing, and resilience through change (2024–2029).

  • Television feature (2023): Facilitated a transformational retreat experience featured on MTV’s Teen Mum.

  • Macclesfield Sci-Bar (2018–2020): Three-time guest speaker — described by organisers as “the best speaker we have ever had.”

  • Speaking experience since 1993: Long-standing track record delivering talks, workshops, and facilitated experiences for diverse audiences.

“What to expect”

  • A warm, grounded keynote style that’s story-led, clear, and practical

  • A blend of science-informed insight and human, real-world application

  • Audiences leave with simple frameworks they can use immediately (clarity, regulation, decision-making)

“Formats”

  • Keynotes (in-person or virtual)

  • Leadership off-sites

  • Workshops (60–180 mins)

  • Panels & interviews

  • Podcasts

“What audiences say”

  • “Brilliant speaker, really informative in an easy-to-digest way, truly entertaining, and a delight to watch.”

  • “Best speaker we have ever had.” (Macclesfield Sci-Bar)

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