Meet The Ascent Team
Terri Wilber, CHt
Chief Mindset Officer,
Founder & CEO
Terri Wilber specializes in the way you THINK. With a background in neuroscience and behavioral studies, Terri bridges the gap in the way your conscious mind and unconscious mind communicate with one another.
Terri is Board Certified as a Trainer of Neuro-linguistic Programming as well as a Master Practitioner in Neuro-linguistic Programming, a Master Practitioner in Mental and Emotional Release , and a Master Hypnotherapist. She has a wide variety of tools available to support clients in rewiring the hardwired belief systems currently in place to that of the client's ultimate goals.
After 30+ years of marriage (to the same man, even!), Terri has proven superb communication skills are the key to all relationships. As an expert in communication, she offers her resources in negotiation and mediation, both in business settings and with interpersonal situations.
Gabriella Richardson
Director of Operations & Strategic Integration,
Transformational Coach
Gabriella (Gabby) Richardson is a dynamic coach, consultant, and community leader who brings together intellect, empathy, and purpose-driven strategy to create lasting impact.
With a background in neuroscience and a career that has included academia, nonprofit management, business development, and personal development, Gabby has found her strength and purpose in supporting individuals and organizations in uncovering belief systems, building conscious leadership, and fostering measurable growth.
As a passion project, she is the host of the Nexus of Narratives podcast, she specializes in blending data-informed insight with the power of personal storytelling to drive meaningful transformation. Her work bridges the internal and external—guiding people to align their values with their actions and create lives of intention.
Gabby is happily married to the love of her life and their home is buzzing with their daughter, two dogs, and MANY houseplants.
Sean Marshall
Trainer & Transformational Coach
Discovering Truth has been Sean’s guiding force since 1998, when his first personal-development class sparked a lifelong curiosity about what shapes human behavior. Nearly three decades, countless trainings, and many life lessons later, his purpose has become clear: helping people recognize their inner light and reconnect with the direction their soul already knows.
Sean believes purpose isn’t a heavy commitment—it’s an inner alignment. We all drift at times, and that drifting is part of the journey. What matters is pausing long enough to look up from the noise of life and reconnect with the intuitive force that has always been within us.
As a certified Integrative NLP Coach, Sean bridges neuroscience with the more esoteric paths of self-discovery. He works with both the conscious and unconscious mind, drawing from NLP, Jungian psychology, Huna, and Astrology to help clients uncover what’s true for them. This integrated approach consistently leads to deeper fulfillment in career, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
Sean is a loving husband and father to two adult children. He enjoys travel, golf, and lifelong learning.
Daren Wollesen
Transformational Coach
Daren Wollesen is fascinated with what it means to be human, which fuels his drive to explore the realms of consciousness. He is constantly stretching himself toward congruency with purpose and helping others do the same. He has a knack for simplifying the complexities of thought, and relating through his own experiences. Ancient cultures and philosophy, and how
they relate to the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience peak his curiosity.
Daren is a Certified Master Practitioner of iNLP, MERⓇ, and Hypnotherapy. He is well equipped to guide people in their own self-discovery with his almost 20 years of experience in personal growth and 10+ years as a transformational coach.
When he's not immersed in his professional endeavors, Daren thrives in the great outdoors. Camping, lakeside lounging, and traveling to new places are his go-to activities. Alongside his
wife, Joy, and their beloved dog, Cash, Daren enjoys spending quality time rooting for the hometown teams and exploring new landscapes.
Peter Weller
Production Manager
Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Peter Weller has always viewed the world through a lens of curiosity and possibility. Even as a child, he challenged convention — once telling his teachers, “I already learned that. I want something new and challenging.” That hunger for growth has shaped his entire life.
Today, as a Business Coach, Instructor, and trusted partner to entrepreneurs and leaders, Peter helps people think beyond their current limits. Guided by Einstein’s wisdom — “We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them” — he invites clients into deeper reflection with questions like his signature: “Are there padlocks on the doors?” Is the obstacle real, or is another path available?
For nearly a decade, Peter has led Coach Weller Business Coaching in Littleton, Colorado, known for his contagious energy, authenticity, and unwavering belief in people’s potential. His mindset of abundance has helped countless business owners regain clarity, confidence, and direction.
Before coaching full-time, Peter spent over 17 years in leadership and business development across real estate, security, and corporate management. As a Licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, he combined financial strategy with people-centered leadership, and earlier, as President and Founder of American Eagle Safety Systems LLC, he gained firsthand experience in the rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship.
Outside of coaching, Peter channels his curiosity into aviation and model aircraft. As a long-time volunteer with the Arvada Associated Modelers, he has served as Secretary, Safety Officer, and Flight Instructor, sharing his love of flight with others.
Peter’s journey is one of growth, reinvention, and service — a testament to what becomes possible when curiosity meets courage and an open heart.