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35+ Years of Leadership Experience

Leadership
That Transforms.

Professional coaching, training, and consulting for current and future leaders. Rooted in decades of federal service and the John Maxwell methodology.

Schedule a Consultation(505) 238-2288

John Maxwell Certified

Coach, Teacher & Speaker

DISC Master Trainer

Assessment & development

35+ Years Federal Service

U.S. Dept. of Energy & FBI Academy

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What We Do

Leadership Consulting,
Coaching & Training.

Stand In The Gap LLC provides individual and organizational training and coaching with 35+ years of federal leadership experience. From executive coaching and DISC assessments to team development and organizational culture — we develop confident, ethical, and effective leaders.

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Russell Kirkpatrick — Leadership Consultant, Coach & Trainer

Russell Kirkpatrick

Founder & Leadership Consultant

About Russell Kirkpatrick
Core Services

How We Work With You.

01

Leadership Training

Comprehensive training programs in decision making, ethics, and organizational culture. Experiential learning backed by 35+ years of federal leadership and the John Maxwell methodology.

  • Decision making & ethics training
  • Experiential learning approach
  • Customized to your organization
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02

Executive Coaching

One-on-one coaching for leaders who want to sharpen their skills, navigate complex challenges, and inspire confidence. Available via tele-coaching, on-site, or virtual sessions.

  • John Maxwell Certified Coach
  • Tele-coaching & on-site options
  • DISC-integrated approach
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03

DISC Assessment & Training

As DISC Master Trainers, we help individuals and teams understand their communication styles and behavioral tendencies — improving collaboration, reducing conflict, and building stronger teams.

  • Certified Master Trainers
  • Individual & team assessments
  • Actionable workplace insights
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Areas of Expertise

What We Specialize In.

All Services

Decision Making

Frameworks for sound leadership decisions under pressure

Master Trainers

DISC Assessment

Personality assessment for individuals and teams

Ethics

Principled leadership

Organizational Culture

Culture assessment & change

Crisis Management

High-stakes leadership

Strategic Planning

Vision & execution

Human Behavior

Behavior in organizations

Self-Development

Personal leadership growth

Program Development

Training curriculum & program design

Not sure where to start?

Give us a call or send a message — let's discuss how we can help develop your leadership potential.

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Why Stand In The Gap

Trusted Expertise.
Proven Results.

Real-world credentials. Practical leadership development built on decades of experience.

John Maxwell Certified

Certified coach, teacher, and speaker — backed by the world's most trusted leadership methodology.

35+ Years Federal Leadership

Decades leading teams and developing programs at the U.S. Department of Energy.

DISC Master Trainer

Certified to deliver DISC assessments that improve communication, collaboration, and team performance.

FBI National Academy

Graduate of the FBI National Academy with executive protection and crisis leadership experience.

Trusted Credentials

John Maxwell Certified
FBI National Academy
U.S. Dept. of Energy
DISC Master Trainer