Melvin Brown
I embarked on the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program with an aim to accomplish my personal and professional goals. During the course period, I realized my need to overcome my proclivities to achieve these goals. Thanks to my coach, April Ballestero, I was swiftly steered towards the path of self-improvement and increased productivity. This program positively altered my thought process, enabling me to devise better solutions for task completion. My favorite feature of the program is t...
I embarked on the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program with an aim to accomplish my personal and professional goals. During the course period, I realized my need to overcome my proclivities to achieve these goals. Thanks to my coach, April Ballestero, I was swiftly steered towards the path of self-improvement and increased productivity. This program positively altered my thought process, enabling me to devise better solutions for task completion. My favorite feature of the program is the set of worksheets provided; they significantly aid in tracking one’s progress and reinforcing learnings. Reflecting upon my journey with Axiogenics, I can confidently describe it as a ‘Great Experience’. The transformations that I underwent and the growth that I witnessed in myself are remarkable. I strongly endorse the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program for anyone who seeks personal advancement.
Melvin Brown
Clara Mattucci
I signed up for the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program with the aim of developing a relationship model for our company. Initially, my perfectionistic and people-pleasing tendencies were getting in my way. However, through diligent work with my coach, I managed to cultivate an open-minded, self-respecting, and mindful approach to my every day. Through this practice, I became increasingly centered, driven, and composed, experiencing far less stress than before. Best of all, because our...
I signed up for the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program with the aim of developing a relationship model for our company. Initially, my perfectionistic and people-pleasing tendencies were getting in my way. However, through diligent work with my coach, I managed to cultivate an open-minded, self-respecting, and mindful approach to my every day. Through this practice, I became increasingly centered, driven, and composed, experiencing far less stress than before. Best of all, because our entire C-suite went through the program, we began to understand each other’s assets and how we complement each other in various tasks, and practice novel strategies and tactics in unison. It has been a challenging journey, but it has changed my perspective on life and equipped me with invaluable tools. I recommend this program to those who perceive barriers in their progress, who feel underestimated, or who are ready to take their professional growth to the next level.
Clara Mattucci
Dr. Inua Momodu
My journey with the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been an enlightening experience. Initially, I entered the program aspiring to achieve my goal of becoming a Chief Physician Executive. I realized I needed to attenuate a few personal traits, like my reserved nature, self-critical tendencies, and resistance to embracing diverse opinions and ideas. Supported by my coach, Alice Ackerman, I transitioned into a more communicative, delegative, and open-minded professional. This tra...
My journey with the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been an enlightening experience. Initially, I entered the program aspiring to achieve my goal of becoming a Chief Physician Executive. I realized I needed to attenuate a few personal traits, like my reserved nature, self-critical tendencies, and resistance to embracing diverse opinions and ideas. Supported by my coach, Alice Ackerman, I transitioned into a more communicative, delegative, and open-minded professional. This transformation allowed me to introspect my choices and actions more critically and act with deliberate intention. One aspect of the program that resonated with me the most was the incorporation of purposeful daily practices. These practices applied to every situation, reinforcing a foundation for consistent self-improvement.
To sum up my journey with the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program, I can definitively say the experience is transformative, providing a comprehensive framework for personal development. This program is immensely beneficial for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and, more importantly, evolve as a better human being. The program uncovered the blind spots in my personal and professional life, allowing me to fully embrace and understand the nature of change. I cannot recommend this program enough to those seeking lifelong growth.
Dr. Inua Momodu
Ali Merchant
Mary is as good as they come, she’s an incredible coach with experience and a whole lot of wisdom.
Mary is as good as they come, she’s an incredible coach with experience and a whole lot of wisdom.
Ali Merchant
Daren Curry, M.Ed, MBA
Mary is a remarkable talent. She is a critical thinker who is solution-focused. Trustworthy, kind, intelligent, fun, and supportive are words that come to mind when I think of her. She is great to work with on projects. Mary is a collaborative and thoughtful communicator. I know I can count on her to contribute her best, produce high-quality results, encourage me, and good times. More importantly, she has great integrity. It’s a pleasure to recommend Mary for any future endeavors.
Mary is a remarkable talent. She is a critical thinker who is solution-focused. Trustworthy, kind, intelligent, fun, and supportive are words that come to mind when I think of her. She is great to work with on projects. Mary is a collaborative and thoughtful communicator. I know I can count on her to contribute her best, produce high-quality results, encourage me, and good times. More importantly, she has great integrity. It’s a pleasure to recommend Mary for any future endeavors.
Daren Curry, M.Ed, MBA
Steve Repp
“Amazing! April more than exceeded my expectations. I have had management, sales, and organizational training in the past but, with her expertise and the tools she provided, I have experienced life-changing progress in myself. April has the unique ability to create a “bubble” of higher-level communication during a one-on-one session. The input provided by the other participants adds to the experience and provides valuable perspectives. A tool is only as good as its operator. One Light Ahead has don...
“Amazing! April more than exceeded my expectations. I have had management, sales, and organizational training in the past but, with her expertise and the tools she provided, I have experienced life-changing progress in myself. April has the unique ability to create a “bubble” of higher-level communication during a one-on-one session. The input provided by the other participants adds to the experience and provides valuable perspectives. A tool is only as good as its operator. One Light Ahead has done an amazing job of providing an excellent set of tools and a mastery of their use to provide training that is just not available anywhere else. I’ve personally witnessed the success of this program many times over.”
Steve Repp
Jerri Vargas
I found the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program to be instrumental in reaching my goal of feeling more fulfilled as a leader within my company. I’ve discovered this fulfillment naturally permeates other areas of my life, too. Despite being heavily oriented towards precision, quality, and headstrong leadership, I realized through the program that I needed to adopt a more heart-centered, qualitative, and community-focused approach. My coach, Jordan White, guided me proficiently in transi...
I found the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program to be instrumental in reaching my goal of feeling more fulfilled as a leader within my company. I’ve discovered this fulfillment naturally permeates other areas of my life, too. Despite being heavily oriented towards precision, quality, and headstrong leadership, I realized through the program that I needed to adopt a more heart-centered, qualitative, and community-focused approach. My coach, Jordan White, guided me proficiently in transitioning my mindset. The result being, I now think differently; I feel balanced and more confident in my leadership role. The highlight of this program for me was my coach. Jordan was warm, thoughtful, attentive, and utterly inspiring. My experience with the program can be aptly described as both eye-opening and soul-searching. It’s provoked every emotion possible while helping me maintain an out-of-the-box thinking approach. I would highly recommend the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program to anyone who feels stagnant yet knows they have the potential to get to the next level. If you’re feeling stuck in neutral but know you have the fuel to reach your destination, this program is for you.
Jerri Vargas

Bev and Carl Moellering
“Just wanted to let you know that we have never had more fun or more astounding results in any coaching we’ve ever done [in 20 years of coaching]. We love Axiogenics and are so thankful for you and all of the hard work that you have put into creating this amazing program.”

“Just wanted to let you know that we have never had more fun or more astounding results in any coaching we’ve ever done [in 20 years of coaching]. We love Axiogenics and are so thankful for you and all of the hard work that you have put into creating this amazing program.”
Bev and Carl Moellering
Brandy Scheer
Mary is one of the smartest, kindest and most emotionally intelligent coaches I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with on both a personal and professional basis. She knows exactly what questions to ask to guide clients in the right direction and she knows when to offer insights and when to allow leaders to come up with their own best solutions. Her willingness to give of herself and expertise show that above all, she values kindness. Anyone fortunate enough to have Mary in their corner is sure...
Mary is one of the smartest, kindest and most emotionally intelligent coaches I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with on both a personal and professional basis. She knows exactly what questions to ask to guide clients in the right direction and she knows when to offer insights and when to allow leaders to come up with their own best solutions. Her willingness to give of herself and expertise show that above all, she values kindness. Anyone fortunate enough to have Mary in their corner is sure to find success!
Brandy Scheer
Chris Cosbitt
The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program is both helpful and intriguing. Before beginning this program, my primary goal was to become more confident and skilled in decision-making. I recognized the need to transition from being reactive, indecisive, and passive to being proactive, decisive, confident, and engaged. Working closely with my coach, Kristin Clark, I developed better awareness of the aspects of myself I wanted to change. The program provided me with effective strategies to a...
The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program is both helpful and intriguing. Before beginning this program, my primary goal was to become more confident and skilled in decision-making. I recognized the need to transition from being reactive, indecisive, and passive to being proactive, decisive, confident, and engaged. Working closely with my coach, Kristin Clark, I developed better awareness of the aspects of myself I wanted to change. The program provided me with effective strategies to approach situations differently, allowing for personal growth and empowerment. One of the highlights for me was the Central Question and Centering Questions, which guided me through challenging scenarios and enabled a deeper understanding of myself. I highly recommend that anyone aiming to improve how they handle stressful situations or who wishes to become a better individual do this program ASAP. This program offers valuable insights and practical tools that foster transformation and self-discovery.
Chris Cosbitt
Briel Speer
My name is Briel Speer, and my journey with the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been incredibly impactful. When I initially joined the program, my objective was to improve the work culture at my company. However, I quickly recognized certain personal tendencies of being too accommodating, easily distracted, and excessively risk-averse, which were impediments to my success. Fortunately, my coach, Jordan White, was phenomenally supportive and efficiently helped me develop a more...
My name is Briel Speer, and my journey with the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been incredibly impactful. When I initially joined the program, my objective was to improve the work culture at my company. However, I quickly recognized certain personal tendencies of being too accommodating, easily distracted, and excessively risk-averse, which were impediments to my success. Fortunately, my coach, Jordan White, was phenomenally supportive and efficiently helped me develop a more authentic, assertive, and courageous leadership style. The transformation has been vast and it has given me new insights about my thought processes and their influences on both my professional and personal interactions.
Reflecting upon my journey, the standout aspects have been my interactions with Jordan, whose kindness, patience, and partnership were invigorating, and the toolkit provided by the program, which was instrumental in guiding me through the learning curve. My experience can best be summarized as enlightening and deeply introspective, with a powerful emphasis on recognizing and celebrating personal growth.
The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been an invaluable asset in not just refining my decision-making and fostering an open-minded approach, but also in re-discovering my value within my professional sphere. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone striving to unlock their potential and elevate their leadership skills.
Briel Speer
Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F.ASCE
Mary understood that our profitability was dependent upon engineers being billable, and to that end, worked with us through programs, consulting and coaching to maximize our ability to focus on projects and work efficiently, effectively and happily.
Mary understood that our profitability was dependent upon engineers being billable, and to that end, worked with us through programs, consulting and coaching to maximize our ability to focus on projects and work efficiently, effectively and happily.
