Elevating Communication and Empowering Performance
Ascend Presentations unites a network of nationally recognized consultants specializing in communication strategy, leadership advisory, and organizational communication effectiveness. We help professionals communicate clearly, confidently, and with greater impact—especially when the stakes are high.
We believe everyone deserves the necessary tools to express their ideas with clarity and develop the presentation skills needed to lead effectively. CLARITY • CONFIDENCE • IMPACT
We Understand the Pressure to Perform
Whether speaking to leadership during high-stake moments, presenting to key stakeholders, or navigating a mission-critical environment, the pressure to perform often leads to unclear communication resulting in:
- missed opportunities
- reduced confidence
- confusion or misalignment
- lower trust and credibility
These challenges show up for even the most capable professionals. No one should feel unprepared when effective communication skills matter most.
Our Commitment to You
Ascend brings together expert consultants and advisors with deep experience across corporate, government, and technical environments, all united by a shared mission:
"To empower individuals and teams to enhance their communication skills, communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact."
We deliver coaching and training that is evidence-based, practical and applicable, and tailored to your environment, led by real experts who genuinely care about your success in developing your presentation and leadership skills.
How We Help You Ascend
Ascend provides clear solutions to professionals experiencing communication problems. We support individuals and teams through:
- Executive communication and leadership coaching
- High-stakes presentation preparation
- Government proposal and interviews (orals) coaching
- Team communication and collaboration
- Composure, presence, and delivery under pressure
The Result
You gain:
- Clear, compelling communication skills
- A stronger leadership presence
- A more confident team with enhanced presentation skills
- An impactful performance when it counts
Ascend helps people become the communicator life demands.
Meet the Founder, Lisa Ricci
I’ve always been drawn to what helps people be their best—how strong ideas take shape, how confidence grows, and how the right support changes outcomes. I’m naturally attentive to the human side of work, and I value connection, encouragement, and thoughtful leadership. That instinct—to connect, encourage, and elevate—has shaped every chapter of my career.
For over 30 years, I’ve helped organizations run smoothly behind the scenes: building reliable systems, supporting leadership teams, and tightening financial and administrative processes so people can do their best work, thrive, and lead with confidence. I also know entrepreneurship firsthand—I launched and ran my first business in medical transcription in the early 1990s and learned quickly how to adapt when technology reshapes an industry.
So why Ascend?
I built Ascend because I’ve seen many talented leaders and professionals get underestimated for one avoidable reason: their messages aren't clear and don't land the way they need to. Ascend exists to close that gap—pairing human-centered coaching with disciplined preparation so you become the communicator your life demands: clear, confident, and impactful when it counts.
When I’m not building Ascend, you’ll find me outdoors in the mountains with my husband and best pups, Cash and Daisy, or hanging out with family and friends—the ones who keep me grounded and grateful.
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Innovative Coaching - Signature Solutions
Ascend Communication Mastery Program™
Professionals often lose impact because their communication skills are unclear. Challenges can arise for even the most capable executives, and when they do, they can weaken message clarity and limit the impact you’re trying to achieve.
Our expert coaches provide leadership coaching through Ascends proven 3-stage Communication Mastery Program, designed to help professionals communicate with clarity, ensuring they perform well when it counts.
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✔ Program includes:
- Presentation skills training
- Executive communication coaching
- Video recording of participants with private coaching feedback
- Completion Certificate (digital)
- and more
Ascend Communication Partnership Program™
Many organizations recognize that they need more than just a one-time training; they seek ongoing support for enhancing their communication skills.
The Ascend Communication Partnership offers structured, continuous leadership coaching focused on communication for leaders, teams, and organizations throughout the year.
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✔ Program includes:
- Monthly coaching sessions
- Quarterly team workshops
- Presentation skills training
- Executive communication coaching
- Optional video recording of participants with personalized coaching feedback
- Completion Certificate (digital)
and more
Ascend Presentations - Government Capabilities
Ascend Presentations - Government Capabilities
Ascend Presentations is a communication and leadership training firm that specializes in enhancing communication skills and providing leadership coaching for government personnel. Our expert, evaluator-aligned professional development programs are available in various formats: in-person, virtual, and hybrid.
✔ Customizable programs tailored to RFP and agency requirements are available.
✔ Core Government Training Capabilities:
- Presentation skills training
- Executive communication coaching
- Oral presentation and interview coaching
✔ NAICS Codes:
611430 – Professional and Management Development Training (Primary)
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