The Science of Leadership. The Structure of Operations.

The Psychology of change.

Whether you’re launching ownership, leading a team, or fixing what feels off: strategy, structure, and leadership are stronger when they work together. That’s why I’m the first call for some of the industry’s most trusted advisors.

If your needs are Operational, People or Leadership-Focused, you’re right where you need to be.

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“This isn’t just about making better decisions. It’s about carrying the weight of leadership without it crushing you, finally feeling like you’ve got a grip on all of it.”
Lisa Nelson, MA
AlignCore Leadership

Practice Transition Integration: Done Right from Day 0

What if your first 90 days as a new practice owner felt clear, confident, and fully aligned ? Everything coming together: your team, your systems, and your patients, with momentum?

That’s exactly what the CORE Integration Model™ is built to deliver. It’s a structured, neuroscience-backed launch system that guides you through your transition step by step — without overwhelm, confusion, or wasted time.

You don’t just get a checklist — you get a trusted partner who carries the weight of the transition. While you step into ownership, I’m behind the scenes doing the hard work: aligning leadership, operations, communication, and culture across your entire team. When it’s time for me to step out, your practice isn’t just moving — it’s ready to run with confidence and clarity.

Game-Changing Solutions Built to Stand on Their Own

Born from decades of hands-on leadership and operational expertise, AlignCore Leadership is the evolution of my original firm, Ascendant Dental Development. The name has changed, but the mission remains: to help practice owners lead with clarity, structure, and purpose.

The strategies, systems, and leadership support I once delivered through Ascendant now live under a broader, integrated framework — blending operational excellence, neuroscience, and practtical insight to help people and practices rise. Each service stands alone and delivers real, lasting results.

Leadership Development

 

 

More than coaching — this is a deep dive into who you are as a leader and

how to lead others.

Includes 1:1 coaching + real-world

leadership education to build clarity,

confidence, and impact.

 

 

 Workplace Culture + Team Alignment

 

Team misalignment shows: in communication breakdowns, passive resistance, and leadership fatigue. I help rebuild trust, improve accountability, and create a culture where people actually want to show up. Strong workplace culture drives better communication, higher retention, and a team that performs at its best.

 Fractional COO Support

When everything falls on your plate, operations suffer. I step in to lead with structure, strategy, and systems — so you can stop firefighting and start making real progress. It’s high-level leadership without the long-term commitment — because clarity, capacity, and calm shouldn’t come with strings attached.

Every practice has unique challenges. Let’s map out a strategy that works for yours.

Lisa Nelson of AlignCore Leadership on stage speaking about clarity in leadership and engaged, accountable employees

What Changes When You Finally Lead from Clarity in your decisions?

 

-Trust from your team
 -Systems that support, not stress
 -Communication that builds momentum
 -Confidence in your next move… and the one after that
 -Attaining operational excellence

“There’s a moment when it all clicks — when you stop 

bracing for the next fire and start leading with presence, strength, and sanity. 

That’s when everything changes.”

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