WHAT I DO: Coach middle market business owners who plan to grow their business. I am the expert Coach in Middle Market business culture, improving relationships to increase value and profits. I partner with owners to successfully execute strategy and processes to maximize returns while minimizing regrets. WHO I WORK WITH: Business owners (typically $5-100M in value) who choose to prepare for a
successful transition in scale and sustainability. Increase the value to potential investors, future prospects and strategic partners by implementing best practices in communication, culture creation and team building. Using Ascend’s proprietary system, we focus on people, process and profits. We generate a strategic plan to maximize culture, develop the management team, and build a bench of trusted advisors to create market leaders. Our system includes developing readiness & resilience, actionable recommendations, visioning, and accountability in an ever-changing marketplace. Whether preparing for an imminent market disruption or industry innovation, education about the psychology of change is a top priority. I partner with them to lead their teams, with an eye to building value, through a turbulent time. Finally, I help owners consider and plan for their next right steps. WHY ASCEND: Ascend’s promise and commitment is simple: I seek to maximize the return on investment and minimize regrets. The goal is to help business owners and their management team prepare for transitions by developing a right fit journey map. Leaders start the transition process armed with knowledge of change. We focus on culture, the team, and the vision, as guides for this process from start to finish. My work with business owners, as well as my experience as a therapist, coach and an owner who successfully sold her business, place me in a unique position to partner with owners planning for profitable change. SPECIALTIES: M&A Coaching, Transitions Coach, Business Connector, Innovation Broker, Speaker
