We help you become

stronger and better.

At ALIGN,

we focus on a unique approach to leadership development. We encourage leaders to be their best selves and impact the lives of others by growing self- and others-awareness while aligning values, goals, team dynamics and behaviors.

Founded on the belief that healthy leadership has the power to transform lives, teams, cultures, and the community, we provide services focused on culture, leadership and team dynamics. We will customize and collaborate with you to provide solutions suited for your needs including coaching, consulting, and training and development to elevate your leadership and transform your culture.

Tara Gronhovd

CEO and Founder of Align

Strategic | Activator | Ideation | Individualization | Communication

Tara believes in transforming the status quo. She is a change agent and applies that talent to every aspect of her life. Starting ALIGN is a continuation of her talent for transformation and a culmination of her passion for leadership and genuine love for business.

When Tara is not helping overwhelmed leaders, she enjoys cooking and planning fun adventures with family and friends.

Specialties

  • Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
  • Certified High-Performing Teams Coach
  • ECHO Listening Intelligence Coach
  • Leadership Development
  • Executive Coaching
  • Small Business & Corporate People Strategy
  • Improving Team Dynamics
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Stephanie Theisen

Chief Strategy Officer 

Relator | Achiever | Arranger | Developer | Input

Stephanie is a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and action.

With over a decade of leadership experience and nearly 22 years driving sales revenue and growth, Stephanie brings deep expertise in leadership strategy, team development and client experience. She is committed to empowering leaders to transform their organizations from within, and her leadership style is rooted in relational intelligence and a coaching mindset.

When she’s not driving ALIGN’s growth, you’ll find Stephanie lifting weights, practicing Pilates, watching football or basketball and traveling with friends and family.

Specialties

  • Authentic Confidence Experience (ACE) Certified
  • Leadership Strategy and Development
  • Executive Coaching and Organizational Transformation
  • Scalable Business Development
  • High-Performance Team Coaching
  • Client Engagement and Experience
  • Marketing Strategy and Brand Positioning
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Pamela Nelson

Leadership Coach, Workplace Trauma Counselor

Strategic | Connectedness | Individualization |
Relator | Activator

Pamela has always believed that every step of life has a purpose and everything leads us to our “why.” CliftonStrengths gives language to what was intuitive for her, and she is grateful for the opportunity to work with individuals and teams on well-being.
 
Pamela enjoys time with family and “friends who feel like family.” She is a musician and songwriter and finds inspiration through faith.

Specialties

  • Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
  • Certified Leadership, Mental Wellness, and Life Coach
  • Trauma-Informed Counselor & Team Mediator
  • Senior Spiritual Director
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Dr. Ashley Lang

Emerging Leader Coach

Futuristic | Strategic | Significance | Command | Competition

Ashley has a strong passion for challenging people to be true to themselves. She facilitates the process of making a vision a reality while developing you as a person, team, or organization. While she works with leaders at every level, she is particularly driven to coach and help new and emerging leaders succeed.
 
Ashely lives in Jesup, Iowa, with her husband and daughter. They love going on travel adventures and dressing up as a family for Halloween.

Specialties

  • Gallup Certified Strengths Coach & Certified MBTI Facilitator
  • Emerging Leader Coach
  • Generational differences in the workplace
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Ty Lewis

Speaker, Coach, Consultant

FUTURISTIC | COMPETITION | WOO | STRATEGIC | SIGNIFICANCE

Ty is a speaker, coach, and consultant who helps individuals and organizations grow in influence, wealth and purpose. With expertise in nonprofit leadership, banking, real estate and strategic foresight, he empowers leaders to think boldly and act intentionally.
 
As a trained facilitator of the Think Like a Futurist program, Ty helps leaders prepare for the future. He leads with authenticity, humor and heart.
 
Outside of work, Ty enjoys cheering on Atlanta sports teams, traveling with his wife and tackling escape rooms.

Specialties

  • CliftonStrengths-Based Leadership Coaching
  • Strategic Foresight & Future-Ready Planning
  • Think Like a Futurist (TLAF) Workshop Facilitation
  • Emerging Leader & Gen Z Development
  • Real Estate Wealth-Building & Financial Empowerment
  • Team Engagement & Communication
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Doug SVENdSEN

Leadership Coach

Individualization | Positivity | Empathy | Arranger | Developer

Doug is passionate about helping emerging leaders recognize their individual strengths and find a balanced path between personal and professional growth. He draws from his experience building high-performing teams in the software industry, as well as his journey navigating the ups and downs of small business ownership. 

Outside the office, Doug loves to disc golf, cheer on the MN Wild, and see how many National Parks he can visit with family during epic summer road trips. 

Specialties

  • Emerging Leader Coach
  • Organizational Culture
  • Strategic Team Buildin
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ALIGN’s 

Value Model

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Aware:

To grow and develop, we must first gain awareness.

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Align:

We identify opportunities to align culture with the intended brand identity and direction.

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Accelerate:

We provide resources to help you implement practices resulting in transformation.

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