Deb M. Smallwood

Deb M. Smallwood is a transformational leader, speaker, and advocate for high-achieving women seeking to reclaim their inner power. With forty-six years of executive leadership experience—including roles at Liberty Mutual, KPMG, owerGroup a Mastercard company, and as founder/CEO of Strategy Meets Action—Deb has broken barriers and redefined what’s possible for women in insurance, tech, and beyond.

As the creator of SelfPowerment, Deb developed a research-based framework that helps women reconnect to their authentic truth with clarity, stillness, choice, and intention. Her work has influenced women leaders, executive teams, and corporate women’s groups across industries. Blending her personal experience with deep research, Deb inspires women to align their power, purpose, and presence—at work and in life. 

She lives in New Hampshire with her supportive husband of forty-eight years, enjoys time with her two SelfPowered daughters, and cherishes being yiayia to four beloved grandchildren. Deb stays active with golf, Pilates, ballroom dance, and walks in nature.