Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Volunteer Community Leadership
Timeline
Skills
Interests
Accomplishments
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Max Hart

Seattle
Max Hart

Summary

ICF-certified Life and Leadership Coach with extensive experience in organizational development, leading teams, and creative facilitation. Combines ontological, somatic, and experiential approaches to help clients and teams cultivate self-awareness, authentic leadership, and personal transformation. Experienced in coaching individuals and groups across corporate, creative, and community settings.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
7

Certifications

3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Wilder Ground

Life & Leadership Coach
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Partner with clients to expand self-awareness, leadership presence, and alignment between values and action.
  • Integrate somatic and ontological approaches to foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and authentic expression.
  • Support individuals navigating life transitions, career changes, and identity exploration.
  • Maintain ICF ethical standards and ongoing professional development.

Ascential plc

Head of Learning & Development
04.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Coached managers and executives on leadership presence, communication, and career growth.
  • Designed and implemented global leadership programs reaching 3,000+ employees.
  • Created a six-week Leadership Foundations program (190+ participants) and a yearlong Data Analytics apprenticeship.

Ascential plc

Learning & Development Manager
10.2021 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Designed and facilitated 80+ leadership and communication workshops annually with 95%+ approval.
  • Revamped leadership development series reaching 600+ managers (97% recommendation rate).
  • Received Ascential Elite Award (Q1 2022) for inclusive leadership programming.

Flywheel Digital

Head of Creative Services / Creative Services Lead
03.2017 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Built and led a 10-person creative team, coaching managers in leadership, communication, and client management.
  • Developed strategic training programs to improve collaboration, creativity, and performance across teams.

Hannah Wahl Photography
Seattle, WA

Wedding Photographer
01.2014 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Captured high-quality wedding images, ensuring clients' vision was realized through personalized photography styles.
  • Coordinated with couples to understand preferences, creating tailored shot lists for each unique event.
  • Managed post-production editing using advanced software to enhance image quality and deliver polished final products,

Nordstrom.com
Seattle, WA

Digital Image Technician
10.2012 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Digital image manipulation and correction for Nordstrom.com website
  • Maintaining consistent brand image and quality in high-end, fast paced environment
  • Training employees on new processes
  • Working as part of team with art directors, photographers and stylists to improve process, technique, and time-to-web while achieving creative vision

Zulily.com
Seattle, WA

Image Editor
02.2011 - 10.2012

Job overview

  • Edited high-resolution images for digital marketing campaigns, enhancing visual appeal and brand consistency.
  • Collaborated with photographers to assess image quality and ensure alignment with creative vision.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to retouch images, improving overall aesthetic while maintaining project deadlines.
  • Developed workflows for image processing, streamlining operations and increasing efficiency across multiple projects.

Education

Accomplishment Coaching
New York, NY

Executive Coach Training Program
08.2022 - 07.2023

University Overview

General Assembly

Certificate in Visual Design
01.2017

University Overview

The Evergreen State College
Olympia

Bachelor of Arts from Photography & Rhetoric
09.2008 - 01.2011

University Overview

Certification

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation, 2023
  • Certified Ontological Coach, Accomplishment Coaching, 2023
  • Somatic Parts Work Certification, The Embody Lab, 2025
  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR), 2024
  • NeuroColor Certified Consultant & Trainer, 2023
  • Strengthscope Accredited Coach, 2022
  • Art of Facilitation, Center for Equity & Inclusion, 2017

Volunteer Community Leadership

Volunteer Community Leadership
  • Volunteer 'Grandparent', 2020-07-01, 2021.12.01, Coaching and mentoring youth and family heads to foster connection, accountability, and resilience.
  • Teaching Artist, 2009-01-01, 2018-01-01, Designed and facilitated creative empowerment workshops integrating arts and personal development.
  • Co-chair, 2020-01-01, 2022-01-01, Led initiatives to formalize Ascential's LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group; facilitated global DEI panels and trainings.
  • Founder & Co-chair, 2021-01-01, 2023-01-01, Launched company-wide DEI strategy and led training for 80+ business leaders (95% recommendation rate).

Timeline

Head of Learning & Development
Ascential plc
04.2023 - 12.2023
Life & Leadership Coach
Wilder Ground
11.2022 - Current
Accomplishment Coaching
Executive Coach Training Program
08.2022 - 07.2023
Learning & Development Manager
Ascential plc
10.2021 - 04.2023
Head of Creative Services / Creative Services Lead
Flywheel Digital
03.2017 - 02.2022
Wedding Photographer
Hannah Wahl Photography
01.2014 - 08.2018
Digital Image Technician
Nordstrom.com
10.2012 - 07.2014
Image Editor
Zulily.com
02.2011 - 10.2012
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor of Arts from Photography & Rhetoric
09.2008 - 01.2011
General Assembly
Certificate in Visual Design

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Relationship building

Leadership development

Teamwork and collaboration

Authenticity

Employee engagement

Clear communication

Training facilitation

Active listening

Public speaking

Interests

Abolitionism, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, anti-capitalism

Sustainable living

Long distance backpacking

Community building through the arts

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Collaborated with team of 40 in the development of Flywheel Digital Commerce Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
  • Achieved Ascential Elite Award for effectively implementing Inclusive Leadership Programs for 60 VP and C-Suite leaders.
  • Completed the Pacific Crest Trail - backpacking 2,650 miles solo, demonstrating endurance, adaptability, and self-leadership

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