Darrell Hammond Sr. named on Black Impact Magazine's 100 Entrepreneurs To Know

Darrell Hammond Sr. is an international speaker, executive coach, and founder of Higher Ground Consulting—a firm committed to helping mission-driven organizations elevate leadership, strengthen team performance, and drive meaningful change. With over three decades of experience across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors, Darrell brings a powerful combination of strategic insight, cultural fluency, and a results-oriented mindset to every engagement. Known for his high energy, humor, and straight-talking style, he has delivered impactful keynotes, coaching, and customized training for thousands of leaders across the U.S. and internationally. A former semi-professional athlete and Team USA silver medalist, Darrell translates the lessons of elite performance into practical strategies that inspire alignment, accountability, and transformation.

Darrell’s leadership journey has included senior executive roles such as COO, VP of HR, and Organizational Development leader at Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. His proven track record includes strengthening leadership pipelines, integrating cultures post-merger, and repositioning HR from transactional to strategic. Today, through Higher Ground Consulting, he serves as a trusted advisor to executives, public safety leaders, and government teams—particularly across Colorado—where his culturally attuned coaching and facilitation have led to sustained performance improvements and increased employee engagement. Darrell holds a degree in Business Management, multiple professional certifications, and is a recognized voice in the fields of inclusion, systemic change, and organizational excellence.

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