deft:
deft/adjective
neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; demonstrating skill and cleverness.
We Facilitate What Others Avoid
At Deftable, we create space for honest, necessary, and often uncomfortable conversations—because that’s where transformation begins. We specialize in helping leaders, teams, and organizations work through issues of race, power, identity, and belonging with integrity, clarity, and care.
Why This Work Matters
We live in a world that is often quick to polarize and slow to listen. Deftable exists to change that. We believe that brave space is sacred space—and that change only sticks when it’s rooted in relationship, reflection, and justice.
Meet Zitty
Zitty Nxumalo, Ph.D., is the founder of Deftable. She is a sought-after facilitator, speaker, and coach with more than 15 years of experience across education, philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and movement-building. Her work sits at the intersection of equity and emotional intelligence. Zitty is known for her calm presence, fierce clarity, and powerful storytelling. Whether guiding a boardroom through racial equity work or coaching a woman of color navigating leadership, she brings both grace and gravity to the work.
Our values
What We Bring to the Table
A trauma-informed, healing-centered approach
Deep facilitation experience in high-stakes environments
A commitment to racial equity and liberatory practices
Clear, kind, courageous communication
Who we work with
Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations
Schools, universities, and educational institutions
Corporations committed to equity beyond the buzzwords
Women leaders and changemakers seeking community and clarity