Our Company

The Axela Group is a certified small, women-owned consulting firm that offers customized Training, Organizational Impact Consulting, and Coaching for mid to large size organizations, social businesses, and non-profits who are transforming themselves and the systems in which they operate for good. Why? Because we believe, like futurist John Naisbitt said, “The most exciting breakthroughs of the 21st century will not occur because of technology, but because of an expanding concept of what it means to be human”.

And when it comes to these advancements, they must be available to every human.  We work with organizations to build strategies to lift every person in their organization to their highest potential and believe, as Martin Luther King, Jr, said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” 

At the Axela group, we denounce racism and oppression of people in all forms and we firmly believe that celebration and engagement of human differences are where true strengths lie.  We stand for equity, inclusion and belonging. 

Our name – The Axela Group - reflects our belief that each leader – each human being – holds gifts within them. And with these gifts activated, leaders shine, teams reach new heights, and organizations excel…. we’d even go so far as to say the world is a better place. 

We live our values as we bring out the best in our clients. 

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Our Team

  • Alexa Beavers, PMP, PCC

    FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER

    Alexa Beavers is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Axela Group. Alexa founded The Axela group in 2018 with one guiding vision: to implement change and transformation within businesses and people.

    Alexa is known for her welcoming and charismatic support, which she extends to clients and coworkers alike. She has a track record of successfully coaching leaders, cultivating change-making teams, and shaping organizational transformations. With over 25 years in leadership training and 13 years of coaching experience, Alexa helps her clients leverage their self-awareness, resilience, learning agility, and interpersonal skills so they can bring their best selves to work and get outstanding results. Her professional excellence has touched many fields such as education, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, animal health, financial services, non-profit, and Fortune 500 companies.

  • Craig Beavers

    FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER

    Craig Beavers, Founder and Managing Partner of The Axela Group, wears many hats. Craig is a Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief with a career built on service, leadership, and decisive results. Thirty years in public service with increasing responsibility in a growing community outside of Washington DC gives Craig a unique perspective that benefits leaders in the public and private sectors.

    Craig leverages his leadership of diverse coalitions, Fire Service Management and Administration, and training in neuroscience to help leaders develop their ability to influence and motivate teams and improve their decision-making in ambiguous and fast-changing environments.

  • Kelsey Arico, PROSCI Change Practitioner

    VICE PRESIDENT STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

    Kelsey Arico is the Lead Consultant and VP of Strategic Partnerships at The Axela Group. Her authentic, people-focused personality embraces all challenges and encourages collaboration in all that she does.

    Kelsey has tremendous experience in Change and Project Management, Communications, and Human Resources roles for manufacturing, healthcare, construction, pharmaceutical, and animal health companies. She has deep knowledge leading program and change management for process, system, and cultural initiatives, focusing on performance management, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion. She is an expert in workshop design and facilitation, and brings engagement expertise to planning and delivery.

    Kelsey recently received her Hogan Assessments Certification and is looking forward to partnering with leaders and organizations to offer these new products on behalf of our team.

  • Shannon Cornelison

    OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

    Shannon Cornelison serves as the Office Administrator for The Axela Group, a position that reflects her acute attention to detail and dedication to superior customer service.

    With a degree in Business Administration from Flagler College and many years of administrative experience, Shannon brings a solid foundation of knowledge and skill to her role, expertly applying it to everyday operations helping the team perform at their best.

    Shannon is recognized for her professionalism and interpersonal skills - always providing the highest level of support to clients ensuring not only that their needs are met, but exceeded.

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Our Affiliated Experts

As a certified small, women-owned consulting firm, we curate strategic partnerships with seasoned practitioners in areas that serve our client’s needs. Our Affiliated Experts network of more than 40 partners gives you the custom approach of a boutique consulting firm with the depth and expertise of larger firms, bringing the power of our community to you.

  • Agile

  • Change Management

  • Conflict Management

  • Crisis Communications

  • Culture Strategy

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

  • Employee Engagement

  • Executive & Leadership Coaching

  • Facilitation

  • Mediation

  • Leadership Development

  • Process Improvement & Lean

  • Project Management

  • Performance Management

  • Public Relations

  • Public Speaking

  • Sales Training

  • Strategic Communication

  • Strategic Planning

  • Team Building

  • Virtual Workshop Production

  • Visual Facilitation

  • Visual Notetaking

  • Voiceovers (Corporate, Training, Audiobook)