HOLD Business Solutions

Deb Porter

Often when people feel judged or that they will be judged if they share their deep, big emotions or feelings with another person, they tend to remain quiet. Most people resort to keeping those feelings bottled up, locked so tight inside that they burst with anger or frustration towards their loved ones. Or even worse, some turn to an unhealthy coping mechanism to keep them from feeling a certain way.

At HOLD we never want you to feel like you’re alone. Our team of Listeners have been trained by founder Deb Porter, who has a 96 hour MDIV with a specialization in care and counseling from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and 3 units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education). She brings both her education and relevant life experience as a hospital chaplain, spousal caregiver (now divorced), former homeschool parent, and funeral arranger so that regardless of which Listener you meet with, you will feel heard.

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We are not therapists, but we are friendly, compassionate Listeners. You won’t get platitudes or clichés, rather understanding and full acceptance.

We ask that you don’t share information about illegal acts. If you are suicidal, please seek professional help as that is beyond the scope of our service. Our rules are very simple — be respectful and kind. Give us a try! We’re here to listen.

MASTERMIND PROGRAM DETAILS:

Deb’s zone of genius is in using her listening skills to hear others carefully, and therefore take their shared experience about specific scenarios in either in business (sales/management or other) or if they are comfortable sharing something from life and quickly find a way forward.

In this Mastermind we will welcome you to test this theory and experience problem solving and listening.