Dr. Deb Carlin's Partners in Excellence

My bet is that you are like Atlas, with a whole world of pressure on your shoulders and in your head.

You need to understand how to Build the Strength Within...

No matter where we are in life, there are always new opportunities. We need to see them and have the courage to go for them. Whether you want to recharge your business, your relationships or your health, this is your invitation.

Dr. Deb Carlin is a Doctor of Psychology, expert in MindBody Medicine, author, and business consultant with over 40 years of experience in promoting personal growth, leadership development, and organizational success. She is the founder of Partners In Excellence LLC, where she works with executives, business professionals, and organizations to enhance communication, leadership skills, and overall business practices. Her approach combines psychological principles with practical strategies, aiming to foster wholistic© well-being and productivity.

Although she has authored several books, Build the Strength Within is a Foundational creation, a book and program that focuses on helping individuals develop inner resilience and strength to succeed in both personal and professional life. She is known for her unique ability to blend traditional psychological insights with innovative coaching techniques, addressing the needs of her clients through customized programs. Additionally, she is involved in initiatives like The Carlin Institute and The Paradise Movement for Peace of Mind, which promote wellness and authentic wholistic© well-being.

About

If the secret to life is about the quality of our human relationships, it is then essential that we have great relationships beginning with the one we allow with our own self. It is important to believe we can trust our mind, our ability to think clearly, make smart decisions, using critical thinking skills, discernment and patience. It is also about our heart, the feelings that we experience and then learning about the influence of a healthy sync between our mind and our heart. This, too, is a science.

Dr. Carlin has been studying these areas of fascination about the human condition since childhood. A lifelong entrepreneur, she has formed a variety of companies, each bear the name representing the philosophy of the venture:

All Green Thumbs, Meadow Lane Nursery, Carlin Cookery & Catering, Something Wonderful, The Whole Health Institute, Manage Stress Well, Build the Strength Within, The Doctor of Concierge, No Limitations EVER, The Ah Hah Moment, and Partners In Excellence.

Conceived in the 1990s, it was formalized in 2000 during a C Suite meeting when the CEO, a Gold Label Client©, spoke about his experience with her methodology as she transformed both operations and attitudes across his business. He talked about how she genuinely knew, led, and taught the concept of partnering to achieve excellence, which he found unique and highly productive. A memorable meeting as the room broke into clapping, cheering and lively discussion as they had gathered to celebrate an essential milestone accomplished as a result of becoming Partners In Excellence (PIE).

Today, following her entrepreneurial model, she has a team of people not only in America but around the world who are called upon to participate in ongoing cases, research, and missions. Whether you have a business or a personal issue, come experience a slice of PIE to get your life where you want it to be.

Speaker
Thought Leader
Entrepreneur

Human Behavior Expert
Performance Architect™

Successes

Over the past 4 decades, we have had the invitation to step into just about every type of situation imaginable as 100% of our business has been by word-of-mouth referral. People ask what we specialize in, and the answer is consistently – the well-being of people. This is not a casual response but rather, it is genuinely descriptive because our paradigm and each one of our programs are all based upon a model of wholistic^© that is uncommon. We teach this to you as a life skill.

It is irrelevant what a person calls to tell us that the problem is because they are looking through a narrow scope that we will expand to discover root causes and sustaining influences. Not a single call has ever been about just one individual in one situation, they are all related to who else is in their midst and what the dynamics are.

Whether the problems are about stress, strikes, morale, bullying, marital disharmony, abuse between people or with animals or substances, cheating at school or work, failures in life, health issues of any kind, weight issues, community politics, loss of faith, bereavement, anger, wealth challenges, or family dynamics, we listen and determine where we can step in and be of help or need to refer you elsewhere.

Our success results from careful discernment from the opening communications and clarity before we engage fully. We team beautifully and confidentially with everyone involved in what’s taking place in the situation of concern and to everyone’s surprise, we guarantee results – because we partner in them.

It works.

Business

Our business being almost exclusively by word-of-mouth referral, we have been invited into nearly every type of business imaginable from small local businesses to regional banks, department stores, utility companies, private medical practices, hospitals, public and private schools from pre-K through high school, We have been of service to the United States Government DEA, HUD, Department of Health & Human Services, and ATCOM. We have also serviced the Department of Education, the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. Given our dedication to Law Enforcement, we have worked with The St Louis County Police and various local departments as well as the Chicago Police Department.

Across each one of these, there is a consistent theme of stress that has become insurmountable, leading otherwise reasonable people into behaviors that indicate poor judgment, lack of compassion, a struggling leadership, and a deep need for genuinely healthy team dynamic with a clear productive strategy.

Individuals

When a person is stuck in some situation that is producing stress, despair sets in. It becomes difficult, often seemingly impossible to see relief – but it is present!

We have escorted people through the seemingly darkest times back over into the light regardless of the topic.

Within our internal team and our remarkable consortium of genuine experts and compassionate hearts, it is an honor to be of productive service through legal, educational, medical, mental, financial, vocational, professional, personal, public, community, family, local and international service. We are virtual and in person, making house calls, office visits, and facility visits as needed.

Community

Our company has always maintained that philanthropy and acts of service are an ongoing part of life.

As such, we have a legacy of involvement with The American Heart Association, Lung Association, American Cancer Society, Experts for Entrepreneurs (e4e), Parents of Murdered Children, alongside various private neighborhood and church groups.

Family

It is always one member of a family that steps forward and makes clear that there is a need for help for their family through a phone call, text, social media contact, or in person at a social event.

Dr. Carlin has taken on a broad range of cases from family business, impact of bereavement, impact of divorce, challenged children, generational wealth, financial distress, suicidal ideation, cultural issues impacting family values, relocation realities.

Couples

Whether it is a matter of wanting to end a relationship in or out of a marriage, when people arrive at a point where they no longer hear or believe the other, it is time to find a reliable professional who is an impartial strategist with compassion.

Dr. Carlin and her team have not only met 1:1 with couples but have also created retreats for renewal of vibrancy and a program entitled The Relationship Mastery Series. There are many occasions when a divorced couple needs help due to one or any of the above issues and we successfully navigate the path to peace, even when it seems like an impossibility – anything and everything is possible.

Given the training of Dr Carlin and the confidential nature of our work, we do not disclose who our clients are unless they are public and have provided written permission. The only testimonials taken are those which are collected when we do live public events. Those events are scheduled to resume in 2025. Additionally, you can see endorsements on Dr Carlin’s LinkedIn page. You can also make note of the icons on our website, each representing who we have served.

Perhaps the most significant endorsements are those found on this website by notable leaders, quite impressive, none of them purchased. It is also essential to note that our company is a community of highly skilled, credible experts which provide our leadership the opportunity to be of in-house service for nearly any circumstance.

"As I am sitting here and interviewing this woman, I am feeling so strongly that everyone needs to see what she does, what she offers; it is just wonderful. Build the Strength Within is not just a book you read and set aside; it is a life guide."

JACK CANFIELD

"Dr. Deb is the real deal; she is the feminine version of Unleash the Power (UPW) with her Build the Strength Within (BSW)."

TONNY ROBINS

"A good find; it has been a pleasure to work with her to get Build the Strength Within appropriately published and recognized."

BILL GLADSTONE

"Deborah is both an inspirational author and an inspired motivational speaker; her level of authenticity adds immense credibility to her work."

GALE O'BRIEN

"It took our columnist, Dr. Deb Carlin, to bring the Dalai Lama to St. Louis. Well done!"

ELLEN SHERBERG

"What a lovely conversation this has been, Deborah, here at this tea room (Clayton Ritz Carlton). I want to know everything you are doing... Here is my personal card; I want you to stay in touch with me. I want to hear what you are doing and how you are."

MAYA ANGELOU

"What a pleasure it is to read Deb Carlin's latest work, Build the Strength Within. I firmly believe in the concept attributed to the Greek philosopher Epictetus, that it is not what happens to you, but how you react that matters. Deb's book is filled with concepts, ideas, and tactics to help you deal with what happens to you and gives you the ability to be a winner, rather than a victim, of your circumstances."

SHEP HYKEN

Services

Serving our clients over the decades, the requests for our unique brand have been such that, combined with the rigorous academic training of Dr. Carlin, we successfully provide a full range of offerings to guide businesses, deliver high-level private 1:1 counsel, and engagements to speak professionally to audiences in need of credible messaging about the impact of being in control of your mind and health so that you can thrive in your life.

We are not a select from a menu opportunity where you can place an order for service, we emulate that which we offer i.e., we engage you in conversations to determine if there is a fit and make initial recommendations for next best steps.

Everything from our business to personal to speaking is customized to meet the needs of our clients and maximize the genuine talents of Dr Carlin. If we are not the very best choice for you, we guarantee that we will set up with who is.

Personal Concierge

At The Carlin Institute, we specialize in helping high-net-worth leaders who, despite their achievements, feel unfulfilled or disconnected from their true potential. Our approach is designed to help you regain, retain, and reframe your edge financially, spiritually, socially, and physically. Whether you face physical challenges or emotional struggles, our process fosters authentic, wholistic^© well-being by empowering you to take charge of your life and make meaningful change.

Working with us requires a commitment to personal growth, a desire for health and vitality, and a drive to maintain your success while seeking deeper fulfillment. We follow a three-step process—assess, strategize, and transform—to identify your unique challenges, create a tailored plan, and put it into action. By addressing the costs of inaction, such as emotional setbacks, medical risks, financial impacts, and social consequences, we help you build a life that aligns with your values and achieves lasting well-being.

Business Consulting

Dr. Deb Carlin’s Partners In Excellence LLC offers transformative leadership coaching and business training programs designed to elevate the performance and impact of executives and business professionals. With a unique, personalized approach, Dr. Carlin's programs are rooted in decades of experience and focus on enhancing communication, organizational practices, and personal development. Each program, including the renowned Build the Strength Within series, is tailored to fit individual and organizational needs, fostering growth that benefits both business operations and personal fulfillment. Our goal is to empower leaders to cultivate a thriving workplace where effective communication and strategic leadership drive sustainable success.

At Partners In Excellence, we partner closely with our clients to conduct thorough organizational assessments and design customized training solutions that promote positive interactions, productive communication, and enhanced business practices. Whether it's executive coaching, business training, or implementing reflective practices in the workplace, our wholistic^©, sensible, and strategic approach ensures that teams are engaged, motivated, and aligned with their organization's goals. If you're ready to elevate your leadership skills and create a more dynamic, productive work environment, contact us today to start the journey toward achieving excellence.

Professional Speaking

Dr. Carlin is an expert in the Human Condition as a former long time faculty member at Washington University, academically published researcher and author, and award winning popular author of Attitude Is Everything, Between Magic & Logic, Leveraging Stress, One Habit Post Covid, Build the Strength Within, with another manuscript under way entitled The Elegance of Longevity due to be released in the spring of 2025.

She is also the creator of Become the Master of Your Mind, a training program that helps clients develop a confidence and state of calm that creates a culture of cooperation through enhanced communication and productive mindset.

For a life enhancing experience and the details of her availability, contact us.

Sampling of Clients

Accolades

National Congressional Committee National Leadership Award Honorary Co-Chairman, Business Advisory Council
Saint Louis University Office of Student Life Leadership Recognition Award
Outstanding Contribution to Graduate Student Organizations
Trademark Who’s Who Top Doctors Honors Edition
St Louis Metropolitan Police Department Public Affairs Division Citizen of the Month for Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement
Psi Chi National Honor Student Society Outstanding Academic Achievement in Psychology
Nominated into Who’s Who across many subject titles including business, healthy, leadership, education.

The Carlin Institute

The Paradise Movement

The Paradise Movement was born decades ago from the vision of Dr Carlin. She dreamed of creating a place where people could experience something beyond the virtual—a real, tangible country estate where peace of mind flourishes. Here physical, spiritual, and soulful rejuvenation come together to form Authentic, Wholistic^© Well-being. This is encapsulated in the acronym AWW, reflecting her desire for people to live in awe of their lives, who they are, and their place in the world. As more people learned about The Paradise Movement and its mission, they discovered the many programs, services, and assets it offered. Recognizing the impact of Dr Carlin's work and her fascinating family lineage, they suggested the creation of an institute bearing her name. Thus, The Carlin Institute was established.