Purposeful Leadership. Thoughtfully Developed.
Altum was founded on the belief that meaningful leadership development begins with understanding the individual—not fitting them into a predetermined model.
We bring together research-informed practice, real-world leadership experience, and individualized development to help leaders grow with greater awareness, intention, and purpose.
Meet Ashlee
Throughout more than 20 years in organizational leadership, I’ve worked alongside leaders navigating growth, change, competing priorities, and the increasing complexity of their roles.
One thing I’ve observed is that capable, thoughtful leaders don’t always recognize the strengths they bring. Many work hard to meet expectations of what leadership should look like, sometimes at the expense of trusting their own judgment or recognizing what already makes them effective.
Those experiences shaped my belief that meaningful leadership development isn’t about telling leaders what to do differently. It begins with understanding themselves more clearly—their strengths, assumptions, behavioral patterns, and the impact they have on others.
That belief became the foundation for Altum.
I founded Altum to bring together my experience in organizational leadership, my background in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and professional coaching. I wanted to create a more intentional approach to development—one that recognizes the individual while remaining connected to the realities of their role and organization.
Today, I partner with leaders and organizations to strengthen leadership capacity through self-awareness, reflection, and intentional action.
Leadership development is deeply personal. My role isn’t to provide all the answers. It’s to create the space, structure, and support that help leaders discover their own.
The Altum Approach
Leadership development requires more than knowledge. It takes awareness, intentional practice, and an environment that supports growth.
At Altum, five guiding principles shape how we approach every leadership development engagement.
Self-awareness creates better leadership.
Understanding strengths, assumptions, and behavioral patterns helps leaders recognize their impact and make more intentional choices.
Psychological safety supports growth.
Meaningful development requires space to reflect honestly, explore feedback, challenge assumptions, and practice different approaches.
Leadership develops through practice.
Insight becomes meaningful when leaders apply what they’re learning, reflect on the results, and reinforce new behaviors over time.
Research informs practice.
Insights from Industrial/Organizational Psychology, leadership research, and coaching inform development that is practical and relevant to everyday leadership.
Every leader develops differently.
Development is individualized to the leader’s strengths, responsibilities, and organizational context rather than prescribing a single way to lead.
The Experience Behind Altum
Altum’s approach to leadership development is informed by more than 20 years of organizational leadership experience, graduate education in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and professional training in leadership, executive, and career coaching.
Education & Credentials
M.S., Industrial/Organizational Psychology | Board Certified Coach (BCC) | Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation | Certified Executive Coach (CEC) | SHRM-CP | Certified Career Coach
The Altum Difference
Leadership development should create meaningful change in how people lead—not simply expand what they know.
At Altum, we connect individual development with organizational priorities, creating opportunities for leaders to apply what they’re learning, strengthen their effectiveness, and take greater ownership of their impact.
The difference is in how development is connected to the leader, the work, and the organization.
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