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Deb Arnold

Chief Winning Officer | Deb Arnold, Ink.

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Deb Arnold helps talent leaders transform their insights and experience into recognized expertise. Through her Recognition Trifecta™—winning awards, speaking at conferences, and publishing thought leadership—she empowers clients to establish credibility, shape industry conversations, and advance their careers. With over three decades in marketing and communications, Deb has guided clients to over 200 award wins, including 14 #1 placements, secured coveted speaking opportunities, and published content ranging from blogs to books (one on L&D analytics, two on workforce analytics). During her recent three years in-house at Accenture—a long-time client—she helped the company achieve multiple top rankings and boost Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award wins by 168%, from 71 in 2020 to 190 in 2023.

Deb Arnold helps talent leaders transform their insights and experience into recognized expertise. Through her Recognition Trifecta™—winning awards, speaking at conferences, and publishing thought leadership—she empowers clients to establish credibility, shape industry conversations, and advance their careers. With over three decades in marketing and communications, Deb has guided clients to over 200 award wins, including 14 #1 placements, secured coveted speaking opportunities, and published content ranging from blogs to books (one on L&D analytics, two on workforce analytics). During her recent three years in-house at Accenture—a long-time client—she helped the company achieve multiple top rankings and boost Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award wins by 168%, from 71 in 2020 to 190 in 2023.

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Deb holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in International Relations from Tufts University. She has lectured on business communications at the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Centro de Estudios Garrigues in Madrid, Spain. Volunteer activities include disaster relief and co-founding a small, volunteer-run nonprofit that produces community-based learning events. A lifelong choir nerd, Deb loves food, travel, and design. She can be reached at linkedin.com/debarnold or www.debarnoldink.com .

Deb holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in International Relations from Tufts University. She has lectured on business communications at the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Centro de Estudios Garrigues in Madrid, Spain. Volunteer activities include disaster relief and co-founding a small, volunteer-run nonprofit that produces community-based learning events. A lifelong choir nerd, Deb loves food, travel, and design. She can be reached at linkedin.com/debarnold or www.debarnoldink.com.

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