We are AgileXtended.

Innovative, trusted, people-centered catalysts.

Our Values

Trust

Above all else, we are trusted advisors. We strive to continually earn, maintain and deserve your trust.

We cultivate trust with each interaction and every relationship to create a partnership that generates more value than any of us can do individually.

By being trusted and by trusting, we create opportunities for discovery, for alternative approaches, for discovery and for making things better … for all of us.


Innovation

We strive to continually learn, experiment and grow so that we can bring innovative concepts and approaches to the table.

Our culture is one of continuous innovation and improvement. We incorporate this knowledge and insights into iterating our products and our processes.

Explore our distinctive playbook to discover how else could you increase engagement, create a learning culture, foster innovation in your organization.


Co-Creation

Collaboration is a core value and a way of working for us. We believe that everyone sees something that no one else does and layering these multiple perspectives generates both clarity and opportunity. This is how we work, as a team and a company, and this is how we work with you, our clients.

All of our products and services exemplify this “yes, and” approach. Co-creation ensures that we share responsibility for both the process and the outcome, and ensures that you can continue the journey for yourselves.

DEIA

This company and this community is a space where we want everyone to be seen, heard, and valued. This is the heart of our unique approach to people and to problems.

We believe that everyone who wants to can help make things better for us all. We value your experiences, your expertise as much as we value your curiosity and your commitment.

We do better when we know better. And we are always seeking to learn better.

Made true by our team:

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    Leila Rao

    Founder, CEO

    Besides starting AgileXtended in 2016, Leila is also the co-founder of Lean In Agile and author of the Compass for Agility as well as host of the Allyship Podcast. She is best known for her relentless curiosity, commitment to learning and being a force for change.

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    Reed Racette

    COO

    Reed is an experienced consultant, coach, and leader, known for cultivating strong relationships and developing diverse, high-performing teams. He is passionate about building trust, reducing stress, and creating collaborative, psychologically safe environments.

  • Devin Davis

    Devin Davis

    Business Analyst

    Devin is best known as the person with the answers! She applies her passion for information architecture to keep us all organized and helps keep the trains running for AgileXtended.

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    Yamel Gorrie

    Org Change Consultant

    DEIA is Yamel’s foundation of expertise, especially accessibility. She thrives on making engagement accessible and impactful. As a creator and designer, her fingerprints are in every product and service.

  • Kristen Belcher

    Org Change Consultant

    Kristen embodies creating genuine human connection, showing up joyful, and cultivating curiosity in all aspects of her life. She is always able and willing to incorporate play and embrace the art of the possible.

  • Bri Cloutier

    Visual Storytelling Expert

    Bri lights creative sparks at AX, where she is an ardent director of design. She delights in spinning ideas into visual narratives. Her creative ethos lands at a crossroads where artistry meets analytical thinking.

  • Maddie Cheney

    Visual Storyteller

    A passionate graphic designer, Maddie is known for her belief that every brand has a unique story which she brings to life through her creative vision and expertise.

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    Sam Weber

    E-learning subject matter expert

    Sam is an interactive learning expert who works with AgileXtended to increase our ability to foster engagement and curiosity.

  • Derek Wade

    Organizational Resilience Expert

    Derek has founded multiple organizations that have measurably improved hundreds of collaborative efforts across a broad range of industries. He focuses on “the art of the team,” applying principles of human cognition and cybernetics to heal the gaps between individuals and their environments.