Ascent Leadership Group

Transforming Leaders. Elevating Organizations.

At Ascent Leadership Group, we believe deeply in the remarkable potential inherent in every individual and every organization. When leaders grow in clarity, confidence, and capability, organizations rise with them.

Through cohort-based leadership development programs, executive coaching and professional roundtables, customized training experiences, and strategic consulting engagements, our team partners with clients to strengthen leadership capacity and sharpen strategic execution.

We exist to help leaders think bigger, lead better, and execute with purpose—so their organizations can reach new levels of performance and impact.

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Our Services

Leadership Development

Through transformational cohort-based programs, executive coaching, and customized training experiences, we help leaders grow in clarity, confidence, and execution—so they can lead their teams and organizations with lasting impact.

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Executive Roundtables

Our Executive Roundtables bring together CEOs, C-suite executives, marketing leaders, and nonprofit professionals in confidential, high-trust peer groups. Through facilitated dialogue and real-time problem-solving, participants gain fresh perspective, strategic clarity, and meaningful accountability—equipping them to navigate complex challenges and lead with greater confidence and effectiveness.

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Strategic Consulting

Our Strategic Consulting engagements help organizations gain clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution. Through facilitated planning sessions, stakeholder insight, and structured strategy development, we partner with leadership teams to define priorities, strengthen focus, and build practical roadmaps that turn vision into measurable results.

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Our Team

Ascent Leadership unites a diverse and seasoned team of leadership development professionals, each passionately committed to empowering you to become the best version of yourself. With a wealth of real-world experience and a shared dedication to your growth, our coaches and facilitators stand ready to guide you on a transformative journey towards leadership excellence.

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Testimonials

Hear what our clients have to say.

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Dean's insightful approach and actionable strategies have not only improved our leadership but also driven our organization towards success. His dedication and commitment to our growth are truly commendable.

Ian Griffiths

Berners Schober Architects
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As a coach, Dean knows how to ask just the right questions to make you stop and think. He uses the right blend of candor and understanding to help you evaluate on where you are at and create a path to where you want to go!

Lisa Kogan-Praska

Former CEO; Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region
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WBA has worked with Dean for a number of years to help us with our planning process. Dean's approach to planning resonates well with our leadership and we always get a great product as a result of the exercise.

Brad Boycks

Wisconsin Builders Association
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Dean…made the process feel easy and practical. In the end we had a plan that all staff felt like they could contribute to and understand, which resulted in making real change that we could measure and validate.

Tracy Nelson

ESI
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Dean connects meaningfully with the team, gathers tremendous feedback from leadership, board members, stakeholders, and staff, then guides the creation of a strategic plan that is accomplished via time-driven metrics.

Michael Schwartz

Innovative Services Inc.
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Dean's expertise and guidance were invaluable in helping our organization chart a clear and successful path forward. Dean brought a fresh perspective, a keen strategic mind, and a true dedication to our success. Thanks to his insights and recommendations, we're now better positioned for the future.

Rich Wise

Valley Bakers