Coaching for people growing into what's next.

Helping you go from stuck to started.

Whatever you're building, I’m here to help you take the next step with confidence.

  • I'm April Spilde, a coach for people standing at the edge of a big change — a career pivot, a new business, a major life transition — who know something has to change but haven't yet found their next move.

    My background is unusual. I've been a strategic leader in the Air Force, a Master Resiliency Trainer, a mediator, and an endurance athlete. That combination gives my clients something rare: both the inner capacity and the outer strategy to cross whatever threshold they're facing.

    My coaching isn't advice. It's clarity at a pivotal moment. I use thought-provoking questions to cut through the fog, and I guide clients through what I call the ARISE Method — Awaken, Reflect, Illuminate, Step, Embody. Five moves that take you from stuck, to spark, to started.

  • Five moves I guide clients through:

    • Awaken what's calling you to grow.

    • Reflect on the real question.

    • Illuminate the path forward.

    • Step into committed action.

    • Embody the change until it's who you are.

  • Is this you? You might be ready to work with me if…

    • You're standing at an inflection point — a career pivot, a new business, a major life change.

    • You know something has to shift, but the next step isn't clear yet.

    • You're mission-driven with a strong "why" but no map for the "how."

    • You want thought-provoking questions, not more advice.

    • You're ready to grow — not just reflect.

Meet your Coach

Hi, I'm April.

I'm the founder of ARISE Coaching and a coach for people at the edge of what's next.

For 17+ years, I've helped leaders, service members, and high performers cross the thresholds that matter most — through career pivots, cultural shifts, comeback seasons, and the hardest personal crossings of their lives.

My work sits at an unusual intersection: strategic leadership in the U.S. Air Force, Master Resiliency Training, mediation, and endurance athletics. That combination gives my clients something rare — both the inner capacity and the outer strategy to move through real change.

My coaching isn't advice. It's clarity at a pivotal moment.

CREDENTIALS & CURRENT WORK

Deputy Director of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Air Force Academy
Master Resiliency Trainer · Human Performance Coach
ICF Coach (in progression) · Trained Mediator
17+ years in leadership development & resilience training

Two ways in.

1:1 Coaching 1:1 Coaching
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1:1 Coaching
$599.00 every month

A dedicated coaching container to help you rise into what’s next.

We'll use the full ARISE Method over a series of sessions to move you from where you are to where you're called.

For people ready to invest in real growth.

What's included:

  • Two 60-minute coaching sessions per month

  • Async voice/text support between sessions

  • A personalized ARISE Method roadmap

  • 3-month minimum commitment required

ARISE Lab
$199.00 every month

A live monthly group container where you get coached in front of others — and learn by witnessing them rise too. The same ARISE Method, in community. A powerful way to begin.

What's included:

  • One 90-minute group session per month

  • Hot-seat coaching with witness-based learning

  • Capped at 12 members for intimacy

  • Cancel anytime

Start a Conversation

Share your aspirations with me and I will send a tailored response within two business days.