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Executive Coaching & Leadership Training · Denver, CO

Successful on paper.
Struggling with what's next.

I help high performers get better at what they do without burning themselves to a crisp. We turn vague pressure into clear priorities, then get honest about what is next, so you are building a life, not just surviving a calendar.

ICF Certified Coach (ACC)Executive MBAMS Organizational DevelopmentCliftonStrengths, Crucial Conversations & 360 Certified

“Every moment of one’s existence, one is growing into more or retreating into less.”

— Norman Mailer
Allen Abbott at a lake in the Colorado mountains
Reflection In Action

A Path Built For You

You have worked hard to get where you are. On paper, it looks successful. In real life, it feels more like a treadmill with fancier scenery.

I am Allen Abbott, an experienced executive coach and senior leader. We will dig into the work right in front of you - leading people, navigating politics, making smarter decisions, building your knowledge - and then zoom out to the bigger questions: what kind of life and next chapter are you actually building this for and does your current path get you there?

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What we do

Services for What's Now and What's Next.

I help mid-career professionals, small business owners, and emerging leaders lead with more impact and a lot less burnout. We do not do generic case studies - our work will be specific to where you are today and where you want to go in the next phase of your life.

Self guided learning

Put a new skill to work this week.

Short, practical personal development modules built for busy people who want to learn a lot in a short amount of time - each self-paced module is focused on a single skill you can apply immediately. (Members unlock the full library and every new tool as it drops.)

Success stories
Allen provided sharp, no-nonsense insights that helped me approach challenges with more clarity and confidence. His coaching helped me get clear on my role as a leader and improved how I communicated with my team.
RKRonald "Ronni" K.Executive Director
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ArticleJul 12, 2026

Introspection As A Superpower

Nearly every leader believes they are self-aware. The research says roughly one in eight actually is. The difference is not talent - it is a ten-minute weekly practice, and the questions you ask matter more than the time you spend.

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ArticleJul 11, 2026

The Basement Side of Your Strengths

The trait that got you promoted could be the one costing you the most right now. Every CliftonStrengths theme has a basement - the Learner who never quite finishes, the Harmony leader who keeps a peace the team cannot afford. Three questions will show you where your basement door is, and who has been paying for it.

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ArticleJul 10, 2026

AI: Love It, Hate It, or Ignore It

You do not have to love AI, and you are allowed to hate it. Ignoring it is the one position a leader cannot defend - your team is likely already using it, policy or not. This one is about the leadership questions that outlast the toolset: what stays human, what leaves the building, and what you are modeling for the people watching you.

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The Ascent Newsletter - "Field Notes"

One idea at a time.

Every couple of weeks, one short and practical piece - the same thinking I bring to the people I coach, teach, and consult. Thoughts, links and resources for building a life and career that fit. No spam, unsubscribe at any time.

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Ready When You Are.

A discovery call is a real conversation about your work and what is next - not a sales pitch. If we are a fit, we will know quickly. If we are not, I will point you somewhere better.

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