Bio :: Prevention Services & Strategies

Debra has been training and coaching since 1993 and is known for her contagious enthusiasm and extreme attention to detail.

She is an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, presenter and inspirational speaker at the National, Regional and State Convention levels. Debra works with local and national, small and large companies and civic organizations forming partnerships between those she works with and for. Her main priority is assisting people to "get where they want and need to go."

Ms. Salz provides energized, custom training programs and keynote addresses to businesses and organizations through her "toolbox methodology." Debra and her programs are referred to as "dynamic," "thought-provoking," "humorous" and "a pure delight to learn from and listen to!" She enjoys meeting people and exposing them to new ways of looking at life.

Debra is the President and Owner of Prevention Services & Strategies, a consulting and training company located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is a licensed Social Worker through the state of Iowa. She earned her BA Degree from Buena Vista University and her AA Degree from North Iowa Area Community College.

Client Testimonials

"Love her energy and enthusiasm" Cindy Rillery, "Great class. Very helpful info." Rosie Daniel, "This was awesome! It hit home in a great way" Shannon Skow, "Very well paced and energetic class. Best one in the series thus far." Nathan Garbes

Hawkeye Community College Business Consortium Series, Multiple Participants

Debra met our company's program needs through two key elements: her pre-presentation work that allowed her to provide a high degree of 'customization,' and her 'performance' skills made the sessions interesting throughout the entire 2 hours.

McKesson Ambulatory Services Group

Debra brought a lot of real energy and positivity to the team building session. It was very interactive and helped everyone look at what we can do verses what others are or are not doing.

Mandy Baker, Administrator

Debra was kind, personable, and extremely easy to work with. Enjoyed her presentation and group activity, “Better Together” for myself and my staff. Personally, it made me think outside the box of what I can do better as a Care Coordinator in our small, assisted living center.

Sharon Bartels, BSN, Care Coordinator

Debra brought tremendous insight when she came to do a leadership presentation to my organization. She used real life examples that really clicked with all of our members. I would recommend her to any leadership team looking to expand their leadership toolkit!

Chris Nebor Executive Board Member for Delta Sigma Pi

Debra was extremely professional throughout the planning process, and was very dedicated to ensuring her session would hit the mark with our employees. Her dedication to creating a session that was tailor-fit for our group was evident in our pre-meetings. I truly appreciate Debra's enthusiasm, professionalism, and attention to detail. She was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to partnering with her again for future events. Thank you!

J. Pepping, John Deere

Debra was awesome and engaging and made me think of Personal Brand in a new way

L. Krouse, Building Products, Inc., Iowa

Debra was interactive and engaging. The practical tools and ideas were most helpful. She is very energetic and engaging! The style of her Strike a Balance presentation is super engaging and so much reflection and small group work – it was great! I loved it – we could have used more time!

Participants at IBC’s C.A.R.E Conferences

I booked Debra without ever having heard her, but as soon as she started speaking, my secretary and I just looked at each other and smiled. Debra's enthusiasm was evident from the very beginning of her presentation. She was dynamic, personable and captured the audience's attention. I would highly recommend her services and have referred her name to others in my facility.

Ramona Sonkens, St. Luke's Hospital

Debra’s energy and engaging style brings the audience into the subject and makes them feel a part of it. We have done the Change Management session with two different groups and it is a great opening workshop for a day of other presentations that challenged the group with new ideas and change in our business.

Stewart Galloway, PhD, Senior Swine Nutritionist, Hubbard Feeds

She was a great speaker: lively, uplifting, and inspiring, Debra was very engaging, Her personality and energy was contagious, Difficult concepts which were expertly delivered, Very fresh, fun, and interactive session- very enjoyable!, Debra gave lots of good suggestions to take back to my staff – I wish I could have her speak to my staff.

Iowa Health Care Association Convention & Trade Show

Debra, speaking as a class participant in your coaching session today, I just want to say that you did an outstanding job. What I learned today is directly applicable to my job and in fact, I'm incorporating it as my short term growth objective that I'm required to establish as part of another training initiative I'm undertaking. Really good stuff! Thanks so much.

Steve Sawyer, Pearson

Appreciated Debra's style throughout the process, and the fact that she really wanted to get to know us and our needs. Made for a much more personalized and relevant session. Also appreciated her energy and enthusiasm. It's always nice to work with people who are positive and enthusiastic about their work.

DuPont Industrial Biosciences