Devan Tindall is a senior level consultant, coach and trainer. Devan founded, Simple Focus Consulting in 2001; a coaching and consulting company focused on personal development. Devan is a licensed coach, NLP Trainer, NLP Master Practitioner and Meyers Briggs Certified through NLP Center of Texas in 1993 and Trainer Training through the International NLP Trainers Association in 1996, Enneagram certification obtained through the Enneagram Institute in1999, seven years of study on The Diamond Approach. She didn’t stop there; Devan wanted a comprehensive understanding of the unconscious mind and obtained a Hypnosis certification in 2002 through The Path Foundation in Houston, Texas.
Coaching and training has been an integral part of both her professional career and personal life. She worked at the NLP Center in Houston from 1998-2000 teaching classes and running the office. Early in Devan’s professional career, spanning over 20 years began in the corporate world, growing a booming dental office from ground floor. It was during this part of her career that she was introduced to and applied NLP practices, as well as the concept of Life Coaching to the patients at the dental office. Communication was fundamental to the success of the dental office; with its focus on communication and how individuals process information, NLP proved to be a perfect fit. Devan was able to consult with patients in regards to any and all fear associated with the dental procedures; some feared a routine cleaning, dental blocks to root canals. She was victorious and obtained more trusted clients because she offered these services to her patients with success.
Devan’s corporate business knowledge coupled with her 20 years of in depth training in psychology, meditation and personality types keeps her passionate about guiding professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners to enjoy professional success and a fulfilling personal life. She also works with individuals in relationship, weight loss, smoking cessation, stress reduction, career and life transition that are ready to discover what they really want.
Through personal and corporate coaching programs, she empowers people to achieve success that’s balanced and helps employers create a more encouraging and healthy work environment for these respected employees.
Devan’s clients report that they are better able to effect change and accomplish goals. In addition, her clients enjoy increased self-esteem, improved communication skills, enhanced relationships, better work/life balance and less stress.
Devan has lived in the Houston area her whole life. She has raised two amazing boys into men; one lives in Kemah, Texas and is President of Maudlin and Son. The other lives in Palo Alto, CA and is VP of World Wide Distribution for Hewlett Packard. In her free time, she enjoys Yoga, Pilates, hiking, reading and traveling. She is an active member of River Oaks Women’s Breakfast Club and served on the board for 3 years and H.A.P. (Houston Achievement place) Associate Board for 3 years.
