Meet the Human Behind StartHuman
Twenty years of partnering with leaders. A lifetime of getting acquainted with my own humanity.
Hey, I’m Amber!
A Little Background
I've been fascinated by leadership and human behavior since elementary school. That curiosity eventually led me into the world of leadership and organization development. In 2011, I took the leap into business ownership and founded StartHuman.
Along the way, I've had the privilege of partnering with more than 100 organizations and thousands of leaders around the world. I've also worn a lot of hats: employee, people leader, internal consultant, external advisor and consultant, educator, and executive coach.
My work has evolved over the years because I've evolved. But the curiosity and fascination that started all those years ago are still present and very much alive.
For Those Who Like the Credentials
Education & Professional Coaching Credentials
Master of Science in Organization Development
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education
Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), The Coaches Training Institute
Leadership Development & Coaching Certifications
Certified facilitator in Dare to Lead™, Daring Greatly™, and Rising Strong™
Certified Conscious Leadership Coach, Conscious Leadership Group
Certified in multiple leadership development methodologies, including Blanchard's SLII®, Management Essentials, Leading People Through Change, Coaching Essentials, and Building Trust
Additional Training & Assessment Tools
Training in somatic experiencing, breathwork, trauma-informed coaching, Internal Family Systems (IFS) coaching, and the Sedona Method, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention
Training in a variety of assessment tools, including CliftonStrengths, MBTI, DiSC, Hogan, Emergenetics, and the Enneagram