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Our Origin
Our Origin
Important work often stalls in the space between vision and implementation.
Organizations may have committed leaders, talented staff, a strong mission, and a thoughtful plan, yet still struggle when responsibilities compete and the people carrying the work become overwhelmed. Upper Coaching was founded to support that space by helping organizations identify what is getting in the way, align the people and processes involved, and move important initiatives forward.
Why the name "Upper Coaching"
Why the name "Upper Coaching"
Upper represents the goal of creating a better experience for the organization and the people within it. Coaching is part of how we work. It reflects a collaborative process that helps clients think clearly, use their own knowledge, make sound decisions, and build the confidence to sustain progress.
Upper Coaching was created to bridge the gap. We partner with mission-driven organizations to transform complexity into clarity, strengthen leadership, align people and processes, and build their capacity to create lasting impact. Because when organizations thrive, communities do too.
Our Founder
Our Founder
Upper Coaching was founded by Raven D. Pugh, an organizational and systems strategist, social entrepreneur, consultant, and community builder. Her work is grounded in the belief that leadership is ultimately an act of stewardship and that meaningful progress requires more than another plan, it requires clarity, structure, and support.
Through years of leading projects, supporting organizations, and navigating complex initiatives, Raven saw a common pattern: talented people were carrying too much, important work was stalling, and organizations often needed practical support to turn priorities into action. That insight became the foundation for Upper Coaching and its commitment to helping people and organizations carry important work forward.
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