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Arquella Hargrove

Leadership Development Designer

Location United States

Biography

Arquella Hargrove specializes in leadership development, diversity initiatives, and organizational change. She designs and facilitates interactive workshops focusing on cross-cultural communication, implicit bias, and leadership skills. As a sought-after speaker and consultant, she regularly presents at women’s leadership conferences, HR conferences, and business events. Her expertise spans strategic planning, board development, performance management, and team building. She is particularly valued for facilitating meaningful conversations that drive organizational change and helping leaders build stronger, more effective teams.

Who Arquella Helps:

  • Corporate Leaders & Executives: Developing strategic leadership capabilities, fostering inclusive mindsets, and building high-performing teams through personalized coaching and workshops.
  • Organizations & Businesses: Creating sustainable cultural transformations, implementing DEI initiatives, and facilitating strategic planning sessions that align with organizational values.
  • HR Professionals: Designing and delivering comprehensive training programs on talent development, performance management, and workplace communication.
  • Women Leaders: Empowering through targeted leadership development, mentoring programs, and networking opportunities that address unique challenges and opportunities.
  • Business Owners: Providing strategic guidance and practical tools for sustainable growth through Strategic Entrepreneur Programs.
  • Employee Resource Groups: Facilitating workshops and discussions that promote inclusion, cultural awareness, and professional development.

How Arquella Helps: Arquella employs a multi-faceted approach that begins with deep listening and assessing organizational needs. She designs customized solutions that combine interactive workshops, one-on-one coaching, and strategic planning sessions. Her expertise in change management and cultural transformation ensures sustainable results through ongoing support and measurement of outcomes.

Engagement Tools:

  • Interactive Workshops: Experiential learning sessions focused on leadership development, cross-cultural communication, and implicit bias awareness.
  • Assessment Tools: Utilizing various personality and leadership assessments (DISC, MBTI, StrengthsFinders) to enhance self-awareness and team dynamics.
  • Strategic Planning Sessions: Facilitating collaborative sessions that align vision, values, and organizational goals.
  • Coaching Programs: Personalized development plans that focus on leadership effectiveness and performance improvement.
  • Mediation Services: Resolving workplace conflicts and building stronger team relationships.

Key Clients:

  • The Houston Zoo
  • Westlake Chemical
  • The City of Aurora, IL
  • The City of Houston, TX
  • MIT
  • Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Notable Achievements: Arquella has established herself as a thought leader in organizational development and cultural transformation. Her work as Chief Culture Officer at Alchemy Consulting Group has helped numerous organizations achieve measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness and team performance. She is a published author and regular contributor to business publications, sharing insights on leadership, diversity, and organizational change. Her role as a coach, facilitator, and Instructor has helped numerous business owners and organizations develop sustainable growth strategies.

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Notes

Education Level:
  • Bachelor’s in Human Resources Management (Ottawa University)
  • Executive MBA (Texas Woman’s University)
  • Currently pursuing Doctorate (Abilene Christian University)
Certifications:
  • Human Resources (PHR/SHRM-CP)
  • Certified Master Coach
  • Multiple Assessment Tools: Clifton StrengthsFinders 2.0, DISC, Birkman, Everything DiSC, Insights Discovery, Personalysis, MBTI
  • Leadership: Center for Creative Leadership (360-Degree Assessment, Lead4Success, Better Conversations Every Day)
  • Facilitation: DDI, Franklin Covey, ASTD Excellence in Facilitation
  • Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Teaching Experience:
  • Interise Instructor for StreetWise MBA Program/Build Up Houston Program (4 years)
  • University of Houston Certified Public Manager Program (15 years)
  • University of Houston Downtown, Lone Star Community College -Former Adjunct Professor (~10 years)
  • Workshop facilitator and leadership development trainer (20+ years)
Publications/Research:
  • Author: “Leadership Coaching Strategies” chapter in Coaching Perspectives
  • Contributor: Business Insider, CityBook, Workforce Magazine

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