Rise Above Challenges. Achieve Beyond Expectations.
Consulting + Therapy* services that transform organizations from the inside out.
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Most leaders know something needs to change. Few know how to make it stick without losing their best people in the process.I'm Phoenix Lockett — founder of Rise Consulting and Therapy, LLC, and creator of the CALM Framework™. With an M.S. in Clinical Psychology and 20+ years of executive leadership experience in organizational transformation, workforce development, and program strategy, I bring something most consultants can't: I understand both the business pressure AND the human psychology behind why change succeeds or fails.I work with purpose-driven leaders, teams, and organizations who are ready to move from chaos to clarity — without burning out the people who make it happen.Whether you're looking for a workshop, consulting support, a speaking engagement, coaching, or my Rise Up 30-Day Challenge Workbook to start your personal journey, there's a way for us to work together.Rise Above. Achieve Beyond.Phoenix Lockett
Founder, Rise Consulting and Therapy
Introducing The CALM Framework™
A Psychology-Informed Approach to Change Leadership
The CALM Framework™ is a practical, evidence-based methodology that helps leaders navigate organizational change without burning out their best people.
Rooted in clinical psychology, neuroscience research, and real-world leadership experience, CALM gives leaders a step-by-step approach that works WITH people's brains instead of against them.The Framework:
C — Connect Before You Change
Build emotional connection before asking people to move. You can't lead people somewhere new if they don't trust you enough to follow.A — Acknowledge the Loss
Every change involves an ending. Leaders who skip this step lose people emotionally, even when they stay physically. Validate what's ending before celebrating what's beginning.L — Lead with Clarity, Not Certainty
You don't have to have all the answers. But you do have to be honest about what you know, what you don't, and what you're committed to — regardless of the unknowns.M — Monitor and Adjust
Change isn't a one-time announcement. It's an ongoing process that requires consistent emotional pulse-checking, feedback loops, and course corrections.
Ready to bring the CALM Framework™ to your organization?
What We Offer
1:1 CoachingThe CALM Advantage WorkshopCareer Services + Resume + Interviews + Social ProfilesStrategic Planning + Organization ConsultingWorkshops + Training + DevelopmentPublic Speaking + EventsRise Up 30-Day Challenge Workbook
Whether you're an organization navigating change or an individual ready for personal transformation, Rise meets you where you are.Leaders and teams today face burnout, resistance to change, and cultures that weren't built to sustain growth. Using the CALM Framework™ and psychology-informed strategies, Rise tackles both the business challenges and the human factors behind them, delivering real outcomes in leadership, team performance, and organizational culture.For individuals, Rise offers personal development services and resources designed to build confidence, emotional clarity, and authentic self-awareness.
What Others are Saying:
"Working with Rise was smooth, and the knowledge displayed was impeccable.""The quality of work done and the coaching advice provided was valuable and impactful.""The knowledge Phoenix has to guide me and make me realize how and what areas I need to improve on myself was valuable."
