MISSION-DRIVEN LEADERS FACE UNIQUE CHALLENGES THAT STANDARD LEADERSHIP TRAINING DOESN'T ADDRESS
Are you struggling with:
- Potential burnout threatening your mission's momentum?
- The communication skills needed for important conversations?
- Feeling disconnected and unsupported in your leadership journey?
- Team stagnation and internal resistance that undermines your leadership?
- Crafting a narrative that mobilizes real action?
YOU DESERVE A CLEAR PATH TO EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT, WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR WELL-BEING
Lead with Courage
Develop the skills to embrace challenges with courage and turn obstacles into opportunities.
Build People Power
Learn to inspire and mobilize others for collective action and greater impact.
Create Lasting Change
Master the tools to address root challenges and create sustainable transformation.
I GET IT. TRYING TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER ACROSS DIFFERENCE CAN BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT.
I know you want to be a transformative leader who creates lasting change. In order to do that you need to turn your vision into measurable impact.
The problem is, most mission-driven leaders face unique challenges that standard leadership training doesn't address. This can leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and ineffective.
You deserve a clear path to bringing your vision to life. For fifteen years, I've helped mission-driven leaders like you transform their leadership and create lasting impact. With over 10,000 leaders served, this isn't just my work, it's my calling.
15+
Years Leadership Experience
Ed. M., Harvard Graduate
School of Education
10,000+
Leaders Served
★★★★★
"ABEL EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS WITH HELPFUL, AND STRATEGIC TRAININGS THAT HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO OUR SUCCESS."
- HOLLY CHANG, THE GOLDEN BRIDGES FOUNDATION
"The Liberation Leadership Lab gave participants the confidence to step into courageous leadership. Abel created a brave space that left us with practical tools to lead with purpose."
- Catalina López-Ospina, VP of Engagement, Project Bread
"Abel is a transformative trainer who builds community and enables participants to safely take risks and discover new inner sources of power."
- Fawn Phelps, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
"Abel created a fun, disciplined space where our diverse team built trust, took risks, and grew as trainers. His thoughtful facilitation boosted our confidence and bonded us as a team. We left energized and grateful."
- Jenny Zimmer, Co-Executive Director, Mothers Out Front
"Abel guides everyone to a deeper, more committed place through fierce generosity, integrating his work and life in an authentic way."
- Jennifer McCrea, Harvard Kennedy School
"Abel's coaching transformed my storytelling from head-driven to heartfelt, uncovering hidden 'gold nuggets' that allow me to connect more authentically with my community."
- Mayor Wade Troxell
"Abel activates learners' courage and growth mindsets, enabling people to wrestle with their inner power and potential across systems."
- Kate B. Hilton, ReThink Health
WORKSHOPS, COACHING, AND MASTERMINDS
DELIVERED IN-PERSON OR ONLINE
Storytelling for Change:
Public Narrative
A transformative one-day intensive workshop that equips leaders to craft compelling narratives that inspire collective action and meaningful change.
Liberation Leadership Lab:
Agency, Identity & Renewal
A six-session deep-dive program designed to cultivate resilient leadership, personal agency, and organizational renewal through integrated personal and systemic development.
People, Power, Change:
Community Organizing
A comprehensive 2.5-day training that develops strategic skills for building powerful, sustainable community movements and driving social transformation.
LEADING SOCIAL CHANGE WITHOUT SUPPORT CAN CRUSH YOUR SPIRIT AND LIMIT YOUR POTENTIAL
Together, we'll build practical skills so you can turn your vision into meaningful, sustainable impact
FREE GUIDE
INTRO TO PUBLIC NARRATIVE:
HOW TO TELL STORIES THAT INSPIRE ACTION AND LEAD CHANGE
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Master the art of crafting compelling narratives that move people to action
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Learn how to connect your personal story to your values and mission
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Discover techniques for using storytelling to build trust and foster collaboration
