We are AgileXtended.

Innovative, trusted, people-centered catalysts.

Our Values

Trust

Above all else, we are trusted advisors. We strive to continually earn, maintain and deserve your trust.

We cultivate trust with each interaction and every relationship to create a partnership that generates more value than any of us can do individually.

By being trusted and by trusting, we create opportunities for discovery, for alternative approaches, for discovery and for making things better … for all of us.

Innovation

We strive to continually learn, experiment and grow so that we can bring innovative concepts and approaches to the table.

Our culture is one of continuous innovation and improvement. We incorporate this knowledge and insights into iterating our products and our processes.

Explore our distinctive playbook to discover how else could you increase engagement, create a learning culture, foster innovation in your organization.

Co-Creation

Collaboration is a core value and a way of working for us. We believe that everyone sees something that no one else does and layering these multiple perspectives generates both clarity and opportunity. This is how we work, as a team and a company, and this is how we work with you, our clients.

All of our products and services exemplify this “yes, and” approach. Co-creation ensures that we share responsibility for both the process and the outcome, and ensures that you can continue the journey for yourselves.

DEIA

This company and this community is a space where we want everyone to be seen, heard, and valued. This is the heart of our unique approach to people and to problems.

We believe that everyone who wants to can help make things better for us all. We value your experiences, your expertise as much as we value your curiosity and your commitment.

We do better when we know better. And we are always seeking to learn better.

Made true by our team:

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    Leila Rao

    Founder, CEO

    Besides starting AgileXtended in 2016, Leila is also the co-founder of Lean In Agile and author of the Compass for Agility as well as host of the Allyship Podcast. She is best known for her relentless curiosity, commitment to learning and being a force for change.

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    Reed Racette

    COO

    Reed is an experienced consultant, coach, and leader, known for cultivating strong relationships and developing diverse, high-performing teams. He is passionate about building trust, reducing stress, and creating collaborative, psychologically safe environments.

  • Al DuPree

    Org Development Consultant

    Al is an information systems expert with 35 years of global experience in strategic IT planning, software development, data center operations, and service delivery, including teaching strategy and social media impact to CIOs at Carnegie Mellon’s CIO Institute.

  • Bri Cloutier

    Visual Storytelling Expert

    Bri lights creative sparks at AX, where she is an ardent director of design. She delights in spinning ideas into visual narratives. Her creative ethos lands at a crossroads where artistry meets analytical thinking.

  • Derek Wade

    Organizational Resilience Expert

    Derek has founded multiple organizations that have measurably improved hundreds of collaborative efforts across a broad range of industries. He focuses on “the art of the team,” applying principles of human cognition and cybernetics to heal the gaps between individuals and their environments.

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    Devin Davis

    Business Analyst

    Devin is best known as the person with the answers! She applies her passion for information architecture to keep us all organized and helps keep the trains running for AgileXtended.

  • Faye Spears

    Org Change Consultant

    Faye is a Certified Scrum Master who creates environments for teams to thrive through open communication and collaboration, emphasizing a safe space for open expression and a dynamic team culture.

  • Jenn East

    Business Analyst

    Jenn believes in the importance of always learning, constantly seeking out new skills and knowledge to enhance her work.

  • Kristen Belcher

    Org Change Consultant

    Kristen embodies creating genuine human connection, showing up joyful, and cultivating curiosity in all aspects of her life. She is always able and willing to incorporate play and embrace the art of the possible.

  • Kyalo Musau

    Org Development Consultant

    Kyalo is a dynamic thought leader with over 16 years of experience who believes in taking a pragmatic and tailored approach to solving client challenges.

  • Liane Trombley

    Org Change Consultant

    Leading begins with listening, and for 25 years Liane has mentored clients through change by listening to them, understanding their needs and concerns, and collaborating with them to craft creative solutions to meet their unique goals and challenges.

  • Maddie Cheney

    Visual Storyteller

    A passionate graphic designer, Maddie is known for her belief that every brand has a unique story which she brings to life through her creative vision and expertise.

  • Michelle Clark

    Org Change Consultant

    Michelle likes challenges where she can bring order to chaos to improve happiness, engagement, and ease of achieving outcomes for the people leading and doing the work.

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    Sam Weber

    E-learning subject matter expert

    Sam is an interactive learning expert who works with AgileXtended to increase our ability to foster engagement and curiosity.

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    Yamel Gorrie

    Org Change Consultant

    DEIA is Yamel’s foundation of expertise, especially accessibility. She thrives on making engagement accessible and impactful. As a creator and designer, her fingerprints are in every product and service.