About Aki
Aki Jamal Durham, MA, is an executive performance coach, counselor, and leadership development facilitator with more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of human behavior, relationships, and organizational performance. His approach to leadership development focuses on the human side of performance—helping leaders and teams strengthen communication, build trust, navigate challenges, and develop healthier and more productive working relationships. Drawing on his background in counseling and executive coaching, Aki brings a relationship-centered perspective to professional development and workplace effectiveness. Aki has designed and facilitated coaching, counseling, mastermind, and professional development programs for individuals, teams, and leaders across diverse environments. His work emphasizes practical tools that help participants better understand themselves and others, communicate more effectively, manage change, and perform with greater clarity and confidence. His experience also includes leadership development, career coaching, team building, strategic planning, and organizational consulting. He works particularly well with leaders and professionals who are navigating growth, transitions, complex relationships, or demanding performance environments. Aki brings a culturally aware and people-centered approach to every engagement. His ability to connect individual behavior with broader team and organizational outcomes helps participants move beyond theoretical concepts and apply leadership and performance principles to real workplace situations. Through coaching and facilitated learning, Aki helps professionals build stronger relationships, make better decisions, communicate with greater intention, and create the conditions for both individual and team success.
Pittsburgh - PA