Stop Guessing. Start Ascending.
Practical strategy for what's next.
Whether you're growing a business or advancing your career, the decisions you make today shape the opportunities available tomorrow.
Ascend brings together business consulting and professional coaching to help organizations and individuals navigate change, recognize opportunities, and make more informed decisions about what comes next.
For environmental and engineering firms, that means strengthening growth strategies, marketing effectiveness, and client relationships. For professionals, it means building influence, navigating career decisions, and positioning themselves for new opportunities.
Our approach combines executive-level experience with practical strategies tailored to your goals.
Our services
Business Consulting
Strategic advisory, fractional leadership, and customized training for environmental, engineering, and technical services firms.
- Market Positioning & Growth Strategy
- Customer Insight & Competitive Intelligence
- Marketing & Business Development Strategy
- Client Experience & Retention
- Fractional Marketing Leadership & Support
- Business Development & Leadership Workshops
- M&A Integration Advisory
Professional Coaching
Leadership and career coaching for driven professionals:
- Clarify your direction and long-term goals
- Build leadership presence and resilience
- Position yourself for advancement or transition
- Prepare for high-stakes conversations and negotiations
- Navigate workplace politics and build the visibility that gets you seen
What people are saying
"One of Erin's greatest strengths is her ability to synthesize complex information and turn it into a clear path forward."
"Erin creates an environment where you feel safe enough to stretch and strong enough to act."
"After talking with Erin, I always leave feeling more confident and capable than I did before."
Ready to get started?
Whether you're building a growth strategy for your firm or a career strategy for yourself, let's talk about what that could look like.