Ari DeGrote

Ari has created her path with intention, curiosity, and growth in mind. A common denominator throughout every role has been a deep belief in human potential, the power and opportunity in change, and leveraging our creativity and whole intelligence for continuous growth.

As a Human Potential Coach, Ari partners with high-achievers and entrepreneurs to gain clarity around their aligned purpose and forward movement through action. Additionally, Ari is on the leadership team at T-Mobile Accelerator (previously Sprint Accelerator), working directly with startup founders, community partners, and corporate innovators. Ari built the Leadership Growth Program for Founders, focusing on Leadership (DiSC Work of Leaders), Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, and tools to manage Fear, Anxiety & Isolation. Ari served as Senior Regional Manager with UP Global; advising and connecting startup ecosystem champions at the city level across over 21 states. Ari has effectively led and communicated throughout change initiatives, specifically demonstrated over 6 years while with the United States Gypsum Corporation through talent management and organizational leadership.

With passion and experience within systemic change and organizational behavior, Ari brings many of these concepts to life through the programs developed while working with individuals and teams.

Notable Client Achievements

• Developed a 3-hour session for a scaling startup Founder and his team to review their human principles in terms of teamwork, leadership, conflict management, listening behavior, creating a unified vision, and other corporate human goals. They now use many of my suggestions and techniques in their company today.