Our Team

“Through coaching and facilitation, I have the opportunity to foster passion, insight, and value for individuals and organizations to reach their highest potential. As an educator and catalyst, I support growth toward mindfulness and an expansion of perspective. This I believe has the potential to raise awareness and move our global society toward a more positive state of the community. The confidence and joy that come when one can identify impact is a powerful motivator.

My professional journey began with organizations such as Outward Bound, leading experiences in adventure-based and wilderness settings. In such environments, connection, trust, resilience, and innovation are essential for people to address common challenges and achieve shared goals. Service in the military, as an EMT, a 3-month walkabout in Australia, and over 20 years working with leaders across sectors and industries bring into focus the power of building depth in understanding and in relational connection to achieve meaningful and sustainable impact.”

Derek Ahl specializes in organizational behavior, process facilitation, strategic thinking, and leadership development.  He regularly supports senior leaders, teams, and individuals using expert facilitation, consultation, executive coaching, and customized instructional design.  Known for facilitating tactical engagements such as board retreats, longitudinal learning cohorts, project implementations & collaborative ventures, he raises awareness, curiosity, and compassion in leaders to drive sustainable and just solutions for our changing world.  Derek holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership from UNH and is pursuing an Ordination and a D.Min. at The New Seminary.