Meet the Team Forging the Future of Executive Leadership

Darren doesn’t just speak about leadership – he forges it. With over 20 years of experience in executive coaching, HR, and talent acquisition, Darren has guided hundreds of leaders to breakthrough performance. Driven by a single mission, he founded The Kanthal Group to redefine what executive leadership can—and should—be.

As a PCC-certified executive coach, Darren’s specialty is unmistakable: turning executive teams into cohesive, high-powered forces that drive sustainable growth. His approach? Strip away the fluff, focus on what truly matters, and help leaders rethink, recalibrate, and rise to mastery. No sugar-coating. No feel-good platitudes. Just raw honesty and results.

With advanced certifications (CPCC, CPQC, DiSC, PHR, LCP) and insights from Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, Darren merges top-tier expertise with unfiltered, real-world wisdom and experience. His coaching goes deep, driving meaningful, lasting change for executives and their teams by zeroing in on the heart of effective leadership.

Darren’s message is clear: Exceptional leadership isn’t born—it’s forged. With Darren, you’ll find the clarity, grit, and mastery needed to lead with purpose and impact.

For high-achieving women leaders who’ve spent far too long burning the candle at both ends, Rachel is here to help you rewrite the rules. With 20+ years of experience at the intersection of corporate America, entrepreneurship and parenthood, she specializes in executive performance and wellness. She’s more than a coach—she’s your ally in building a career that doesn’t cost you your health.

You can hire an executive coach, a personal trainer, a nutritionist, AND a life coach. Or you can hire Rachel and have it all. Equipped with her PCC certification, ELI, CLC, Functional Nutrition Therapist, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach credentials, and expertise as a Certified Hormone Specialist, Rachel brings a wealth of science-backed strategies. Her coaching offers a holistic, tailored roadmap that empowers you to thrive both in the boardroom and at home.

Rachel doesn’t just manage burnout; she tackles it head-on, identifying the hidden pressures driving exhaustion and self-sacrifice. Her no-nonsense approach equips women executives with the tools to lead with impact while preserving their liveliness.  With Rachel as your coach, you’ll build success that supports both your health and your ambition.

Laura Bennett cuts through the noise to help executive leaders create real, lasting change. With nearly 20 years of experience across various industries, she brings a rare combination of corporate wisdom and no-nonsense practicality to every engagement.

Trained with PCC and CPCC certifications and mastery of the Leadership Circle Profile, Laura gets to the heart of leadership growth. She dives deep, helping executives confront the blind spots and limiting beliefs that hold them back. Her approach? Direct but nuanced. Challenging but supportive. She creates a space where leaders can get real about what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change.

Beyond one-on-one coaching, Laura designs and leads transformative group experiences that tackle the core challenges of modern leadership: authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and burnout prevention. Her work with organizations like the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and University of Colorado’s Center for Leadership speaks to her impact.

Laura’s message? The most effective leaders aren’t the ones who have all the answers—they’re the ones who dare to question everything, starting with themselves.