Abridge Leadership
Meet the team behind the work.
Decades of combined experience across clinical counseling, executive coaching, and leadership development - unified around one mission: helping leaders and organizations perform well under real pressure, not just ideal conditions.
Derek Sloan
Executive Coaching & Speaking
Derek Sloan
LPCC  ·  NCC  ·  CCTP  ·  Certified Executive Coach

Derek Sloan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and executive coach with over 20 years of experience working with leaders across industries. He is the host of the Mental Stillness Podcast.

What sets Derek apart isn't just what he knows - it's what he's lived. He has built and sold businesses, coached C-suite executives, and worked with teams under genuine pressure. His proprietary frameworks - the Device States Model™, PACE Reboot™, CARE Model™, and Resilience Playbook™ - are grounded in neuroscience and immediately applicable.

He is the author of Pressurized: A Field Guide to Leading Well Under Pressure.

Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Family Studies
  • Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licenses & Credentials
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Certified Executive Coach
  • SHRM Recertification Provider
Fred Turner
Leadership Training & Speaking
Fred Turner
Certified Leadership Coach & Trainer

Fred Turner has trained, coached, and led individuals, teams, and organizations for three decades. Most recently, Fred focused on staff training and development for a non-profit at the University of Kentucky.

A relational mentor at heart, Fred loves investing in leaders at all experience levels. His training approach is practical and immediately applicable - built around real conversations, real teams, and real leadership challenges. He specializes in group cohorts, corporate training programs, and one-on-one coaching.

Licenses & Credentials
  • Certified Leadership Coach & Trainer
  • SHRM Recertification Provider
Organizational Development
Amanda Schagane
Organizational Development Consultant & Certified Career Counselor
Licenses & Credentials
  • Certified Career Counselor
  • Certified Clinical Supervisor of Career Counseling
  • Certified Career Transition Coach
  • Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach (CliftonStrengths)
  • Extended DISC Certified Practitioner
Additional Certifications
  • MBTI Certified Practitioner
  • Strong Interest Inventory Certified Practitioner
  • EQ-i 2.0 + EQ 360 Certified Practitioner
  • Center for Creative Leadership 360 Certified Practitioner