Client Reviews
What Leaders Are Saying
From C-suite executives and nonprofit directors to franchise operators and healthcare leaders — here's what people say about working with Abridge Leadership.
A masterclass in human-centered leadership, providing the emotional intelligence tools necessary to lead with intention rather than reaction. A clear road map for staying grounded and effective.
★★★★★
Dr. Trisha Vinatieri, Psy.D.
Clinician Care Consulting
Working with Derek is like having a compass for your leadership journey. He brings an intentional line of questioning that helps you find your true north and stay moving in the direction you actually want to go.
★★★★★
David K.
Executive Director
Through the CARE Model we identified 16 emerging leaders and launched a 90-day mentorship program. The greatest gift we have in this business is influence. Your work made that real for us.
★★★★★
Eric Mason
Multi-Unit Chick-fil-A Operator
I am a better leader today because of Derek's coaching. He helped me understand not just who I am as a person, but what drives me to serve others and pursue excellence.
★★★★★
Joseph Latimer
Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center
Derek's background in leadership coaching combined with his clinical training makes him uniquely able to diagnose practical issues while unearthing deeper motivations. Working with him has accelerated my growth and led to the best results I've had to date.
★★★★★
Shawn Grant, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Derek taught me how to better serve my team and create a more fulfilling work experience. He is an incredibly gifted communicator with a heart to serve others.
★★★★★
Jason Whitfield
Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator
Derek's informative and practical approach for highlighting the importance of mental health awareness has been such a help for my leadership team. His proficiency in this area, coupled with his heart for educating and supporting others, made this a successful interaction for our team.
★★★★★
Emily O.
Business Owner
Derek is a leader to all. He is sincere, humble, trustworthy, hard working and passionately driven to help others.
★★★★★
Rachel Smith
The Refuge Clinic
Working with Derek was a great step in my first year in a new role managing a larger team. His experience and wisdom really helped to shed light on my leadership and gave me practical insight to navigate some unexpected situations.
★★★★★
Faith Cracraft
Lexington Christian Academy
Derek has helped me to better understand not only who I am as a person but also who I am as a leader. I am truly a better leader today because of Derek's coaching and influence.
★★★★★
Joseph Latimer
Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center
Fred has helped with a methodical approach to complex challenges. His emphasis on fostering a collaborative environment has empowered me to effectively lead cross-functional teams, enhancing my ability to navigate diverse perspectives and drive consensus towards our common goals. Fred has helped me develop a more nuanced understanding of organizational dynamics, enabling me to inspire and motivate my team to achieve exceptional results.
★★★★★
Leann Fortson
SVP of Mortgage Lending, Pinnacle Bank
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Fred's leadership training to any business looking to empower their team and achieve lasting results. Before the training, I struggled to delegate effectively. Fred and the coaching program gave me concrete tools and frameworks that I now use daily, leading to a more engaged and productive team. Highly recommend for leaders seeking transformation.
★★★★★
Billy Olesen
CEO, PestStop
We go in depth on strategies and how we used them or plan to use them in our current leadership role. Fred does an excellent job of following up and asking good questions. It has been great to be with other leaders within the organization, all in different roles, but all dealing with common leadership struggles.
★★★★★
Lauren Vaverka
VP & Director of Retail Services, Pinnacle Bank
Fred has a way of asking insightful questions during our leadership discussion groups that draw out deep thought and spark 'aha' moments. His ability to encourage open dialogue among our team members has helped to build trust within our team. My experience with Fred has been truly transformative in helping me grow both personally and professionally, and I believe our entire team feels the impact.
★★★★★
Natalie Copeland
CMO, Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

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