Calm operational support that makes work feel lighter
I work with founders, consultants, and people-led organisations whose work is functioning — but feels heavier than it should. The work keeps moving. Nothing is broken. And yet too much is living in your head. I offer calm, experienced business support that brings clarity, holds the detail, and makes work feel more manageable.
A steady partner in your business
Hi, I’m Debra, founder of CollabWork.
I work alongside founder-led businesses who are capable, thoughtful, and carrying a lot at once.
My role is to reduce the mental load that comes with running a business, and to act as a sounding board when decisions need thinking through. As a business grows, more moving parts are introduced, and without structure, that growth can start to feel heavier than it needs to.
I bring over 30 years of experience supporting founders, senior leaders, and teams across corporate, public, charity, and wellbeing settings.
That experience means I’m comfortable holding the detail, spotting what matters, and helping work move forward without adding noise or urgency.
You Might Be Here Because
• Too much is living in your head, and decisions are starting to feel heavier than they need to
• Admin is quietly taking up thinking space • You want your work to grow or evolve without everything feeling fragile
• You’d value a trusted partner to help keep things steady and properly held
If that sounds familiar, you don’t have to manage it all on your own.
How I Can Support You
Ongoing business support
Strategic & operational support
Thoughtful support for clients who want space to think alongside practical follow-through helping priorities, decisions, and work feel clearer as things evolve..
Project-based support
Support is tailored to the stage and shape of your work. As needs change, the way we work together can change too.
How We Work Together
I work alongside you as a collaborative business support partner.
That means holding context, supporting priorities as they arise, and helping decisions feel easier to make.
I’m your main point of contact for our work together, so nothing gets lost between conversations or carried unnecessarily.
“Debra is more than a virtual assistant. She’s a business partner.”
“She keeps things running so I can focus on strategy.”
“She’s proactive, collaborative, and always one step ahead.”
Let's Connect
If you’re looking for calm, practical support, and someone you can genuinely think things through with, you’re welcome to get in touch.
There’s no pressure and no hard sell. Just a conversation to see whether working together feels right.