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When everyone nods in agreement, when no one asks clarifying questions, when every decision slides through without debate – that’s not alignment. That’s silence. And silence isn’t the same as agreement. As leaders, we say we want honest feedback and robust discussion. But here’s the uncomfortable question: Are we actually creating the conditions where peopleRead more

EXCELERANT, an award-winning leadership development and human resources consulting company will be honored as one of the 2023 LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger-Owned Businesses during the LSU 100 Celebration and Ranked Countdown Event on October 20, 2023 at the L’Auberge Resort and Event Center in Baton Rouge, La. In addition to celebrating the success ofRead more

LAFAYETTE, La. – Jill Meaux, a partner with Excelerant, LLC., has successfully completed two certifications with Harrison Assessments, a predictive analytics tool which enables professional coaches to analyze and develop key talent. In October, Jill Meaux earned the Harrison Assessments Employee Development Accreditation.  This is the foundation course designed to provide deep insight into behavioralRead more

Lafayette, LA, November 14, 2021 – Excelerant, LLC. celebrates Phyllis Arceneaux, a managing partner, on her recent  completion of the course for Breakthrough Coaching Certification. The Breakthrough Coaching course is a multi-phased program that includes three levels of study: Core, Enhanced, and Certification. Breakthrough Coaching Certification is the final achievement, and Certification indicates that theRead more

Congratulations go out to our Managing Partner, Phyllis Arceneaux, for recently completing the Breakthrough Coaching Enhanced Practitioner program. With this program completed, Phyllis is continuing to work toward her Master Certified Coach (MCC) accreditation.  MCC accreditation will only enhance Phyllis’ deep experience as a coach and consultant. What is Breakthrough Coaching?   Breakthrough Coaching isRead more

This week we have been hearing about the impact of personal stress on making good business decisions.  At Excelerant, we believe that connection in conversation with other leaders during this time can provide both reassurance and clarity.  Every day, we listen to business leaders and help them solve their challenges.  This puts us in aRead more

Excelerant is so proud to share that our Managing Partner, Phyllis Arceneaux, has been acknowledged as one of the 2019 Most Interesting People.   Original article published 1/21/2019, Shanna P. Dickens, Acadiana Lifestyle: Phyllis Arceneaux Bringing Joy To Business The term often used to describe Phyllis Arceneaux is “serial entrepreneur.”  Growing up, if Arceneaux wantedRead more

Excelerant Announces Expansion of Services in Houston Market Lafayette-based Excelerant , an award-winning company focused on leadership training, coaching, culture development and human resource consulting for small to medium-sized businesses, is expanding its presence in the Houston market. Adding Houston-based strategic partners, Marcy Laviage, PhD, and Diane N. Roche, PhD, allows Excelerant to make their unique rangeRead more

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Companies use Leadership Coaching as a cost-effective way to invest in their people. It is used in executive development strategies, as a component of development training for managers, and for individual employees who, with a little support, could rise above the bar to prove a great return on the company’s investment. Coaching looks different at each level ofRead more