Deborah Kane
Deborah Kane is a certified CBT Life Coach specializing in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and dedicated to helping moms transform overwhelm, stress, and guilt into clarity, confidence, and joyful living. As the founder of DAK-Life, she offers private coaching, small group sessions, courses, workshops, and retreats, empowering women to navigate parenthood, career transitions, and personal growth with practical, science-backed strategies. She is also a podcast host, author, and speaker, sharing insights on emotional intelligence, executive functioning, and AI literacy for families. With over a decade of experience in education, wellness, and business leadership, Deborah has guided countless parents and professionals to achieve their goals. Her background includes childbirth education, doula services, and early leadership roles managing corporate technology departments, all of which shaped her unique approach to coaching. She blends practical tools, empathy, and emotional intelligence to help her clients build resilience, self-awareness, and purposeful lives. Deborah is recognized for her innovative integration of technology and emotional growth, helping parents model intentional, ethical use of AI while cultivating critical thinking and empathy in their children. Her professional focus on leadership, trust, and lifelong learning makes her a sought-after mentor and coach. In 2026, she was featured by Influential Women in Coral Springs, Florida, highlighting her impact on families and communities nationwide.
• Certified in AI Fluency Framework & Foundations, from Anthropic.
• Transformation Academy
• Certified CBT Coach
• Deborah has been a dedicated volunteer to the Broward County schools for decades. She also served as a CCD Teacher for over twenty years at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Coral Springs, Florida.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to being a teacher at heart, always willing to give my time and practice from the very beginning, and having an intrinsic motivation to help others—even when the work wasn’t paid. Teaching and helping are part of who I am.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to not see failures as failures, but as steps toward success—because each setback brings you closer to achieving your goals.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would tell young women entering the industry to never give up and to be willing to pivot when needed. Be authentic in your interactions—speak to people as you would a friend, while maintaining professionalism. And, do not be afraid of educated risk.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field right now is that it’s crowded, making it difficult to stand out and for clients to know whom to trust. The greatest opportunity lies in educating families about AI literacy and teaching the intentional, ethical use of AI so children can develop critical thinking and creativity. In doing this, we are all teaching AI how to do the same.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are Family, Faith, Communication, Personal Growth, Loyalty/Honesty, Resilience, and Financial Security.
