career change.

Pivoting to enriched engagement

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I worked with Elaine during a time of transition in my life – a period that included both exploration of my myself, my purpose and what the next phase of my life would hold, plus a practical journey of career development and change. The process for me was life-changing. Not only did I begin to understand how much I had constrained myself, kept my creativity hidden and oppressed the courageous authentic me, I also changed jobs, moving into a more fulfilling role that I still have today, and I renewed and enriched my relationship with my family.

Elaine brings a magical combination of science, practical experience and structure, all balanced by intuition, creativity and a deep connection with the individual. She instinctively knows when to listen, when to advise and when to push.

For me, Elaine’s holistic approach integrated the intensely practical aspects of being a professional, working mother and primary breadwinner with my need to go deeper and explore the physical, emotional and spiritual qualities of my life. She did this while maintaining a deep respect for me and what made sense for my growth and needs in the moment. She both met me where I was, and pushed me to move beyond.
Working with Elaine was one of the greatest gifts of my personal development journey. My experience and how I show up at work and at home today continues to be significantly influenced by it. I have learned to remind myself of the personal power I have when I am authentic and show up as the real me – the me that came through as a young child who was free-spirited, brave even when afraid, and willing to put myself out there. As a result, I am not only more comfortable and aligned on a day-to-day basis, but I am also seen as a leader who is “real”.
Getting to this point required work. It required an openness on my part to be challenged, to be willing to try different things and to be mindful. If you are willing to engage in this way, then Elaine can truly change your life – not change who you are, but help you discover how to let the real you shine in ways you had not imagined.

How you experience life, and how others experience you, will change – for the better.

Kathy Woods
Partner, Deloitte