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About Ascend In 1988, Douglas Arnold conducted three professional development workshops on communications one in Phoenix, one in St. Louis and one in Chicago. From that point on, thousands have benefited from his words and wisdom gained from more than 30 years of experience in corporate, not-for-profit and government arenas. Ascend focuses on several key themes: communications, marketing, management, leadership and strategic planning. Those attending Ascend seminars and workshops discover new and exciting insights on these themes. Participants go through five phases of learning at each seminar or workshop: engagement, immersion, contemplation, realization and initiation. Attendees leave each session with a specific outline and action plan. Ascend challenges attitude as well as aptitude. Professional development begins with a sense of purpose, not just an understanding of process.