Our Team | Ascend Consulting Uganda

Leadership

Our Senior Coaches & Directors

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Grace has spent 15 years developing leaders across Uganda's private and public sectors. She is an ICF-certified Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with a Master's in Organisational Psychology from Makerere University.

Grace Kiwanuka

Founder & Lead Executive Coach

ICF-PCC M.Sc Org. Psychology 15+ Yrs

David specialises in executive leadership and strategic communication. A former NGO director, he brings deep sector knowledge across development, finance, and healthcare. EMCC Senior Practitioner.

David Mutebi

Director of Consulting & Strategy

EMCC Senior MBA Leadership Expert

Patience is one of Uganda's foremost communication coaches — a former BBC journalist and corporate communications director who now trains professionals to speak, write, and lead with impact.

Patience Adong

Head of Communication Programmes

Former BBC Comms Director ICF-ACC

Our Culture

We Practice What We Preach

At Ascend, we don't just coach others on teamwork and growth — we live these values daily. Our team meets weekly for shared learning, peer coaching, and honest reflection.

Ascend Consulting Uganda team networking and connecting

Our Consultants

The Extended Ascend Team

Samuel Kato

Senior Coach

Career Transitions & Young Professionals

Esther Namukasa

Leadership Facilitator

Women in Leadership & Gender Equity

John Okot

Organisational Consultant

Team Culture & Organisational Design

Mary Kyomugisha

Business Coach

SME Development & Entrepreneurship

Ronald Byarugaba

Performance Coach

Productivity, Habits & Wellbeing

Aisha Nabukenya

Learning & Development

Training Design & Workshop Facilitation

Francis Ongom

Strategic Coach

NGO & Public Sector Leadership

Tendo Kibuuka

Associate Consultant

Communication Skills & Presentation

Join Our Team

Become an Ascend Consultant

We are always looking for exceptional coaches and consultants to join our growing team. If you are passionate about helping Ugandans unlock their potential and you meet our professional standards, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer competitive remuneration, continuous professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives.

ICF, EMCC, or equivalent coaching certification
Minimum 3 years of professional coaching or consulting experience
Deep knowledge of Uganda's professional and cultural landscape
Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

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