About Dustin

Relax, Reflect, Rejuvenate

I guide leaders through personalized growth experiences—helping them discover their innate talents, attitudes, skills, knowledge, and style. From there, I work with them to create a distinctive growth plan all their own, delivered through Masterminds, Webinars, DISC Consulting, and one-on-one Coaching. Step back from the noise, reset your focus, and walk forward with clarity, resilience, and legacy.

About Dustin

Welcome! I’m Dustin DeBoer.

I'm a coach, educator, and creative committed to helping people live lives of significance - starting right where they are. Through The 318 Way, I guide individuals, couples, and families to thrive in the areas that matter most: faith, family, and freedom. Whether through coaching sessions, masterminds, webinars, or speaking engagements, my focus is helping people uncover their unique strengths, leverage their talents, and follow a growth path that is distinctively their own.

My Journey

Since 1993, I’ve served in ministry, helping individuals, families, and communities grow in leadership, faith, and personal resilience. In addition, I spent 10 years as a teacher, equipping students with academic, emotional, and character development tools that prepare them for life and leadership.

Over the past 20+ years, my work has also spanned:

Nature and fine art photography
Digital artistry and freelance journalism
Outdoor education and leadership development
Personal, professional, business, team, and leadership coaching

I believe when ordinary people lead with extraordinary purpose, families are strengthened, communities flourish, and legacies are built.

Credentials and Expertise

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Bible from Summit University and a Master of Education from the University of Minnesota

I’m a Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach with expertise in Youth, Family, Parenting, and Leadership coaching. I’m also a Certified DISC Consultant, SYMBIS Marriage Coach, Certified Public Speaker through both the Maxwell Leadership Team and Toastmasters International, and a Constitution Coach with Patriot Academy. Additionally, I hold certification as an ICF Life Coach, ensuring my practice aligns with internationally recognized coaching standards.

Walking the Path Together

Whether you’re here to grow in leadership, strengthen your marriage, lead your family, or embark on a fresh start, The 318 Way is your pathway to intentional growth. Together, we’ll create a plan that’s tailored to you—one that helps you relax, reflect, and rejuvenate while moving toward clarity, resilience, and lasting impact.

Dustin in contemplative moment in nature

"The strongest leaders start with themselves. When you take the time to pause, reflect, and lead with heart, everything else begins to fall into place."

The 318 Way

A pathway to intentional leadership and lasting influence

In Practice

From quiet morning reflections to meaningful conversations, the journey unfolds naturally: transformation through intentional pauses, growth through honest reflection, leadership through authentic connection.

I walk alongside leaders from all walks of life—business owners discovering their calling, couples preparing for marriage, families seeking deeper connection, and individuals ready for their next chapter of growth. Each person's path is unique, yet the invitation remains the same: step into who you were created to be.

Our work together begins in spaces of rest and reflection—whether through virtual sessions where you can settle into your favorite chair, group masterminds that feel like meaningful conversations with friends, or assessments that gently reveal your natural strengths and growth edges.

Through one-on-one coaching, we create a safe harbor where you can process life's complexities, discover your authentic voice, and craft a growth plan that honors both your aspirations and your season of life. This isn't about rushing toward some distant goal—it's about taking the next faithful step.

DISC consultations and SYMBIS marriage coaching offer gentle yet profound insights into how you're wired and how you connect with others. These tools become bridges to better understanding—of yourself, your spouse, your team, and your calling.

Speaking engagements and workshops create gathering spaces where communities come together to learn, grow, and encourage one another. Whether exploring biblical leadership principles or discovering personality insights, these experiences leave people feeling seen, valued, and equipped.

The fruit emerges gradually: deeper self-awareness, stronger relationships, clearer decision-making, and leaders who feel genuinely at peace with their purpose and direction.

This is leadership as a journey of the heart—grounded in wisdom, rooted in relationship, flowing toward significance. It's about becoming the person God created you to be, one conversation, one insight, one faithful step at a time.

Credentials & Certifications

Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach

John Maxwell Company

Certified to guide leaders through the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth among many other proven Maxwell methodologies. This comprehensive training equips me to facilitate transformational leadership experiences for individuals, teams, and organizations across any sector - businesses, schools, nonprofits, churches, and community groups. Whether working with emerging leaders discovering their potential or seasoned executives seeking deeper authenticity, this certification enables me to create breakthrough moments in leadership development, decision-making clarity, and principle-centered growth that transforms both the leader and those they serve.

Maxwell Leadership Certified Youth Coach

John Maxwell Company

Specialized training to guide young people (ages 10-18) through leadership development programs including "Leading from the Lockers" and the "21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader" and many others including multi year youth programs through the Maxwell Foundation. This certification includes Student DISC assessments to address academic performance, classroom behavior, peer relationships, and social emotional learning while reducing ACE events and preparing students for vocational alignment and career readiness. This certification focuses on building confidence, character, and purpose in the next generation.

SYMBIS Coach

Save Your Marriage Before It Starts

Certified to guide couples through comprehensive relationship assessments and coaching experiences. This evidence-based program helps couples build strong foundations for marriage through understanding personality differences, communication styles, and relationship dynamics. As a licensed wedding officiant, I can also perform the wedding ceremony for couples I've coached through SYMBIS - creating a complete journey from preparation to "I do!" And the journey continues as I support them through my Maxwell Family & Parenting coaching into the teenage years and into the young adult years with the next generation - truly a lifetime of growth and support!

Maxwell Leadership Certified DISC Consultant

John Maxwell Company

Certified to administer and interpret the Maxwell DISC assessment across any organization - businesses, schools, nonprofits, churches, and teams of all kinds. This includes specialized reports for personal growth, career development, career assessments for those seeking work that aligns with their personality and leadership profile, sales teams, sales leadership, and HR applications to ensure skills alignment, values alignment, and career fit. This powerful tool creates breakthrough moments in self-awareness, relational understanding, and organizational effectiveness for individuals and teams seeking authentic, principle-centered growth.

Maxwell Leadership Certified Family & Parenting Coach

John Maxwell Company

Specialized certification focused on strengthening family dynamics through leadership principles. This training equips me to help parents develop their children's character, communication skills, and leadership potential while building stronger family connections.

ICF Certified Life Coach

Learning Journeys International

International coaching credential ensuring adherence to professional standards and ethical practices. This certification provides the foundation for creating safe, transformational coaching relationships that honor each person's unique journey and goals.

Toastmasters Certified Competent Communicator

Toastmasters International

Achieved through completing a structured program of public speaking and leadership development. This certification demonstrates proven ability to communicate effectively, deliver compelling presentations, and create engaging speaking experiences.

Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker & Trainer

John Maxwell Company

Certified to deliver engaging presentations and workshops on leadership principles that inspire lasting change. This credential enables me to create meaningful learning experiences for organizations, churches, and community groups seeking leadership development.

What Leaders Are Saying

"I recently went through a John Maxwell training with Dustin DeBoer as my coach, and it was truly transformative. Each session was engaging, practical, and full of actionable insights. Dustin meets you where you are and interacts with your learning style in mind. He allowed me to talk through the process on some of the more challenging tasks. I left the training with a renewed sense of my why and purpose, clearer leadership goals, and concrete steps to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're leading a team, an organization, or even just striving to lead yourself better, this coaching is an invaluable experience. Highly recommended with Dustin as your coach."

Shawana T.

Director, Hope Christian School

★★ ★★ ★

JRS

"Dustin helped us see our relationship in a whole new way. The SYMBIS process guided us to communicate better, understand each other deeply, and strengthen the foundation of our marriage."

Jonah & Rachel S.

Pre-Marriage Couple

★★ ★★ ★

Your Journey Awaits

Take the first step along The 318 Way. Reset, reflect, and lead with intention—your leadership, your legacy, your path.

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