Finding Clarity and Confidence

When I think about our work together, what stands out the most is your extraordinary ability to create a safe space for reflection and growth. Every time we spoke, I felt clearer, more confident, and simply better.

You helped me recognize patterns, personally and professionally, and gave me the awareness and confidence to change them. During a devastating breakup and company crisis, you were my structure—helping my creative brain breathe. You helped me deal with conflict, stand up for myself, and believe in who I am.

You once encouraged me to move forward, even when I didn’t feel ready—and it changed my life. I now take myself more seriously and make decisions from clarity, calm and compassion.

Elena, your gift for seeing people and helping them see the best version of themselves is unmatched. You’ve changed my life in a meaningful way, and I’ll be forever grateful.

~  Laurie Segall – Founder & Journalist

Leading with Love and Authenticity

Before we started working together—and even for the first year or two—I felt a constant dissonance between the leader I wanted to be and how people were experiencing my leadership. There was burnout and anxiety on my teams, which was painful given that my research focuses on inclusion and altruistic capital.

Through our work, that has completely transformed. I now lead from a place of joy and genuine connection. Even rejected candidates thank us after interviews because they feel the culture and love within our team. We’re living what we teach: how you do your work and how you treat people is your real impact.

Elena encouraged me to be true to myself and face my shadows with compassion. She helped me unite light and strength—accepting who I am and leading from love. Now, even under stress, I act from connection rather than reaction. This shift has changed everything about my leadership and relationships.

I’m deeply grateful for how our work has allowed me to live and lead from the energy of love. Thank you, Elena.

~  N.A – Professor of Economics & Director

A Transformational Experience

Elena is spiritually generous, affirming, kind, tremendously creative and positive, and a mastermind at fostering transformation. I'm grateful for how she helped me think beyond the boxes in my mind and expand my sense of possibility.

Now I’m ready to launch the next phase. Our work together has given me a sense that no matter what obstacles my mind may entertain, they can be dissolved by love, attention (sometimes), action, acceptance and staying true to your deepest purpose.

Thank you, Elena! You are awesome.

~ Sara Tarana Jobin – Conductor & Creative Leader

Trusting My Inner Self

Working with Elena elevated my inner self through a process of authentic self-discovery. The biggest mindset shift was trusting my inner voice and recognizing that the answers lie within me.

By letting go of what no longer served me, I gained clarity and courage to align my life with my values. I now move through life with confidence, remove roadblocks with ease, and embody my values in every decision.

Elena is an outstanding partner—guiding you hand in hand until you realise you can walk your unique path on your own.

Thank you for an amazing journey!

~  Sonal Bhatia – Global Healthcare Executive and Coach

A Space for Growth and Authenticity

Our coaching sessions created a caring, supportive space where I was challenged to dig deeply into who I am and be vulnerable. Each week built on consistent principles that helped me approach life with clarity and balance.

The biggest shift I experienced was uniting my personal and professional selves. This allowed me to live and lead with full authenticity and joy. I now know not only what I want but also what I’m willing to let go of—and that’s liberating.

As a musician, the idea of “more is better” was hard to shake, but Elena helped me find thoughtful focus and alignment. That clarity has been a tremendous gift.

~  John Devlin – Musician & Educator

Creating Emotional Connection in Leadership

Elena created a space for my team and me to efficiently reach an emotional depth that encouraged openness and connection. She helped each of us refocus on the kind of leaders we strive to be—and how to get there.

Her tone, intentionality and warmth made our time with her incredibly valuable.

~  Heather Russo – Chief Clinical Officer, Alsana

Choosing Flow and Boundaries

The words that come to mind are gratitude, boundaries and flow. The woman I am today is not the same woman who entered coaching with Elena a year ago.

I’ve learned to honor my boundaries, reduce friction and invite flow into my life. Elena taught me that we can choose ease by being unattached to outcomes we can’t control. One note from her still sits on my monitor: “Who will you choose to be about it?”

I’ve gone from being reactive and people-pleasing to someone who pauses, reflects, and responds consciously. This awareness has brought peace and empowerment.

Elena’s empathy and love made me feel supported in a way I never had before. She created a space free of judgement, where I could open up and truly grow. I’m so grateful for this experience and look forward to working together again.

~  Adrienne Rees – Leadership Professional

From Skeptic to Evangelist

I started seeing you as a hopeful skeptic. Having seen others working with you emerge stronger and more centered, I was willing to put aside my skepticism to give it a try. So, the first thing that stands out is that I’m no longer a skeptic, but an evangelist. I have historically been frustrated by therapy and self-help books. The former tends to feel like dwelling in the past and failed to provide me with practicable skills. The latter often seems trite and superficial.

You married an approach to unpacking what has been holding me back – acknowledging that those traits and practices have helped me to be successful – with a focus on building “juicy” future in order to help me appreciate why the work and why change were worth it.

It also stands out for me that my shoulders no longer feel like they are up next to my ears. While stress still encroaches on my life – 4 kids, a full time job, ailing parents – I am better able to create space to breath, to think about a productive way to make connections with those who needs support, and to recognize I cannot solve the problems that those people are facing.

I can’t even “fix” my own problems or at least not perfectly. That knowledge is very liberating and somehow that is incredibly surprising – the idea that I can’t fix it is freeing. That is not something I ever thought I would think.

Understanding that I can’t fix things, particularly that I can’t fix things for others, leaves me with space to be curious about other’s perspectives, to approach communication with an eye towards candid and authentic information sharing rather than convincing.

I’m enjoying myself more now. I thought leadership meant I needed to have the solutions and an agenda. Instead, it means that one should create space and opportunity for others to grow, for others to lead, and for others to influence the path forward.

In terms of my life, I definitely have more time and energy for my family – which was the primary objective from the start. My life feels more full and satisfying and I’m enjoying my time with my kids much more.

My family and my personal life are much richer now. I have more time and emotional space for these things. This is the biggest gift of our work together.

I have recommended you to everyone I think can benefit from real partnership in this work. Unlike “consultants” who work with organizations to identify/name performance gaps, I really appreciate you and your teams approach to pushing direct conversations and introspection. I had fabulous service!

~  Rebecca Kirk Fair

Empowered, Grounded, and Intentional

Working with Elena has been not only empowering, but also fun and enjoyable. She really pushed me to stop and reflect on the choices that I’ve made, and to be much more intentional going forward.

I went from feeling quite lost professionally to feeling satisfied and grounded in my values. I have a better understanding of why I’m doing what I’m doing, and have better frameworks for making decisions which involve clearly defining success and leadership in my own career.

Perhaps most importantly, I know that she’s on my team rooting for me and believing in me, which also helps me do the same for myself.

Elena just has a very special kind and powerful energy that lifts up the people around her. I feel very lucky to have had the chance to work with her and know that I’ll be able to rely on her in the years to come.

~  A.S

Fully Held, No Matter the Depth

It was fully embodied and totally natural, informative and also tailored to my needs. I particularly appreciated the space to set a meaningful and personal intention.

In terms of Elena's presence, my favorite parts were her clear invitations back to my breathing pattern and sensing that she could hold me no matter the depth I went. Her intuitive knowing about the music was next level.

The entire technique and facilitation from inviting me into the space to wrapping up the session feels so second nature already.

She was fully with me in every aspect.

She gave me all the room needed to share my experience fully and put pieces together for myself while also offering acknowledgement and extremely useful impressions from her vantage point about parts that I was releasing.

Thanks so much for this opportunity. What a gift!

~  Melanie - Breathwork Client

A 10/10 Experience

She demonstrated significant confidence, I felt clear and safe.

The opportunity to receive and be present in my body.

I see an opportunity for time for a longer pause for integration between ending the experience and giving words to what I experienced.

Perfect and clear.

Attentive and tapped in.

I was asked what I experienced and I shared and felt very seen and hear.

It was a 10/10 experience for me and I'm so grateful to Elena for it.

~  Liz Haber Zambrano - Breathwork Client

A Highlight of the Conference

Thank you for facilitating the Courageous and Daring Leadership Training session and for delivering such a meaningful, engaging, and impactful experience for our conference attendees.

Participants consistently highlighted the depth of discussion, the interactive format, and your ability to create a safe space for authentic dialogue.

Several attendees also requested access to your presentation materials, underscoring the practical value and applicability of your content.

Your session made a lasting impression and was a highlight of the conference.

~ Courtney Ash -  MHSA, RRT Director, Respiratory Therapy & Pulmonary Function The University of Kansas Health System

Truly Invested in My Success

I'm taking away valuable lessons on how to approach difficult situations.

One significant shift I experienced was in becoming more self-aware of certain behaviors.

Elena's coaching has significantly bolstered my confidence in tackling challenging situations, enabling me to guide and support my team more effectively.

Her support directly contributed to my ability to successfully advocate for the promotion of two of my direct reports and my own promotion to director.

I felt like Elena was truly invested in my success and my team's success.

The service was consistently professional, supportive, and tailored to my specific needs.

~ Marcela Gelhoren - Director of Underwriting and Portfolio Management