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Claire Deal
Communications, Education & Workplace Development Expert at The Virtual Deal
I help mission-driven organizations scale smarter by bridging the gaps between strategic communication, education, and people-centered operations. With a background that spans public education, startup growth, internal comms, DEI, and event strategy, I bring clarity, creativity, and systems-thinking to complex problems. Whether building out onboarding pathways, developing leadership culture, or designing communications that resonate, I believe in showing up with heart and helping others do the same.
Articles

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Managing for Outcomes, Not Office Hours: A New Leadership Mindset
<p class="mb-4">When we obsess over where people work, we lose sight of how they produce their best work. In government organizations especially, succ...
October 31, 2025Read article 

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Flexible, Focused, Fulfilled: A New Success Formula for Remote Working Women
<p class="mb-4">For women navigating leadership roles, caregiving responsibilities, and remote work environments, the traditional definitions of succe...
October 29, 2025Read article 

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The Sound of Stillness: When Remote Work Feels Both Peaceful and Overwhelming
<p class="mb-4">I've been working remote since 2014 and I do love the focus and freedom I have. The silence can be a bit much all week long. If I don'...
October 25, 2025Read article 
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