Our Team | Ascend Consulting Uganda

Our People

The Faces Behind Your Growth

Each of our coaches brings unique expertise, sector experience, and a genuine passion for helping people reach their potential.

Sarah Birungi

Founder & Lead Coach

12+ years coaching executives and leadership teams. Former HR Director at Stanbic Uganda. Passionate about unlocking authentic leadership in African professionals.

ICF-PCC Executive Coaching NLP Practitioner

David Mukisa

Senior Executive Coach

Specializes in leadership development and organizational culture change. Former management consultant with 15 years of cross-sector experience in Uganda and Kenya.

ICF-ACC Team Coaching MBA – Makerere

Grace Nakato

Communication Skills Coach

Expert in professional communication, public speaking, and corporate training. Former broadcast journalist with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, now coaching for 8 years.

ICF-ACC Public Speaking Media Training

Robert Kiwanuka

Career & Personal Development Coach

Guides professionals through career transitions, promotions, and personal growth. Certified career coach with experience across banking, NGO, and public sectors.

CCF Certified Career Strategy MBTI Practitioner

Patience Muhwezi

Team Development Facilitator

Specializes in team cohesion, culture workshops, and facilitated strategy sessions. Works with corporate, government, and NGO teams across East Africa.

ICF-ACC Team Facilitation Agile Coach

Timothy Okwir

Organizational Consultant

Strategic consultant focused on organizational transformation, leadership pipelines, and change management. Former McKinsey & Company consultant.

MBA – IESE Change Management Strategy

Our Culture

A Team That Lives What It Teaches

We don't just coach others on leadership, communication, and professional growth — we practice these principles ourselves every day. Our team meets monthly for peer supervision, regular professional development, and honest feedback sessions.

Every coach at Ascend is also coached — because we believe that to help others grow, you must never stop growing yourself.

Team Members

Certified Coaches

40+

Combined Years Experience

Our Credentials

Certified to International Standards

ICF Certified

International Coaching Federation accredited coaches at ACC and PCC levels.

Makerere University Partners

Academic affiliation and continuing education through Makerere Business School.

EMCC Members

Active members of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council for ethical standards.

CPD Committed

All coaches complete a minimum of 40 hours of professional development annually.

Our Space

Coaching in a Space That Feels Safe

Our Kampala offices are designed to feel warm, professional, and inspiring. Comfortable furniture, natural light, and a calm atmosphere — everything is intentional to help you relax, open up, and do your best thinking.

We also offer virtual coaching via Zoom and Teams for clients across Uganda and East Africa who prefer to work from their own space.

Kampala city centre office

Free parking available

Virtual sessions available

Wheelchair accessible

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