Universal Intentions, the book and the movement, was started by:
Deb Sakry Lande is a communications and youth development professional. Her for-profit, nonprofit, public, and private work locally and nationally is highly regarded for its lasting impact. Deb is deeply passionate about young people and their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. As co-creator of the Universal Intentions movement, she helps youth and the communities around them expand the love, belonging, and joy young people experience daily.
Ursula Pottinga CPCC, CNTC, CEO of Profound Growth. Ursula coaches and trains individuals and teams in the areas of transformational
leadership and effectiveness. She co-created, with Ann Betz, the Seven Levels of Effectiveness and BEabove Leadership, which are foundational to the book Universal Intentions.
Both have beautiful families that bring them great joy. Ursula is also a Grandma to two little girls.
Read Our Journey to learn about how Universal Intentions came to be.