At Maple Consulting, we equip leaders and teams with the tools to communicate clearly, collaborate with confidence, and grow together—using neuro science and Agile principles to turn insight into real action.
Ariel Ward founded Maple Consulting to bring science-backed, people-centered team development to life. She blends insights from the Emergenetics® Profile with Agile coaching frameworks to help leaders and teams improve communication, build trust, and grow intentionally.
Ariel works with federal agencies, educators, and mission-driven teams to uncover hidden strengths and create cultures of clarity, feedback, and collaboration. Her clients value her warmth, practicality, and ability to meet teams where they are—then guide them forward with purpose.
Born and raised in British Columbia, Ariel brings a grounded leadership style shaped by the values she grew up with: respect, humility, collaboration, and care for the collective. These Canadian principles influence every interaction and underscore her belief that people thrive when they feel seen, supported, and part of something meaningful.
Now based in Maryland, Ariel channels this blend of insight and heart into every engagement—helping teams align, reflect, and grow with intention.
To catalyze a ripple effect of self-aware, values-driven teams—teams that understand how they think and work, embrace feedback, and align around a shared rhythm of communication, innovation, and impact.
Maple Consulting partners with teams to strengthen collaboration, trust, and performance by applying neuroscience-based insights from the Emergenetics® Profile and practical Agile frameworks. Through customized workshops, coaching, and follow-on engagements, we support sustainable growth rooted in clarity, reflection, and people-first strategy.
Let’s Build Something That Sticks. We offer custom team experiences rooted in neuroscience and Agile values. Whether you’re onboarding new team members, navigating leadership change, or simply want to foster better collaboration—we’re here to support lasting transformation.
Decode how your team thinks and behaves. Through engaging reflection and dynamic activities, participants uncover how to better communicate, connect, and collaborate—backed by the Emergenetics Profile.”
Post-workshop 1:1 or group conversations that turn profile insight into action. Debriefs increase awareness, deepen connection, and help teams apply what they’ve learned.”
Structured, responsive coaching designed to meet teams and leaders where they are. Combines mindset tools, Agile rhythms, and Emergenetics insight to unlock next-level performance.
We guide teams through reflective, co-creative experiences—like the Mountain Exercise—to clarify root issues, reframe challenges, and move forward with purpose.
Extend the impact of your workshop with developmental pathways that support long-term growth. Follow-ons may include:
We begin with curiosity—learning what’s working and what’s not through interviews, surveys, or a Mountain Exercise.
We co-create a plan that meets your goals and supports your culture.
Through workshops, debriefs, and follow-up coaching, we help your team gain traction and sustain progress.
Choosing us means partnering with a team dedicated to helping you navigate complex business challenges with confidence. We’re here to drive your success every step of the way.
After the discovery call, we review your goals and determine the best path forward—whether that’s a full Emergenetics workshop, a leadership debrief, or a short-term coaching engagement. You’ll receive a custom plan that aligns with your needs and can include one-time services or a longer-term follow-on engagement to support sustainable outcomes.
Maple Consulting doesn’t do one-size-fits-all. We prioritize co-creation, clarity, and cognitive awareness. You’ll get practical, science-backed support—not just another session that fades away after the slides. We also integrate Agile thinking and frameworks to help teams not only think differently, but organize, collaborate, and deliver with more intention and impact.
Yes! Every engagement is tailored to your team’s current context, challenges, and aspirations. No two sessions are ever the same.
We offer 1:1 debriefs, coaching, team retrospectives, and quarterly check-ins to help sustain your progress and adapt your strategy over time.
Emergenetics has high reliability and test-retest consistency. It’s been rigorously studied and validated across a wide range of populations. You’ll also receive a full technical report if requested.
The assessment is designed to minimize bias and influence. What matters most is honest reflection—there’s no “perfect profile.”
No. Emergenetics reveals how you prefer to think and behave—not your skill level or career path. All profiles bring value to every type of work.
Profiles are stable over time. Minor shifts can occur, especially after significant life events, but your core preferences tend to remain consistent.
At Maple Consulting, we infuse the practice of Glows & Grows into every coaching session, workshop, and engagement. This framework encourages reflection that is both affirming and forward-moving.
This practice fosters a psychologically safe space where feedback becomes a tool for learning, not judgment. And we don’t just teach it—we live it.
We are always ready to help you at any time, let’s talk together.
Based in Maryland — Serving Clients Virtually and In Person Nationwide