Hello, I'm Elisabeth
I work with leaders and individuals to expand and develop self-awareness and leadership skills, navigate transition and tame inner critics. The outcome of our work together is increased fulfillment, inspired sustainable ways forward and perhaps most importantly deeper SELF-TRUST.
I believe one of the most important skills we can develop is our ability and capacity to listen - both to ourselves and to each other - without fear and without judgement so that we can operate from a place of more acceptance and love. Coaching has been an avenue for me to develop my expertise as a deep and curious listener helping people to know themselves better and generate new perspective and possibilities for themselves.
I recognize that each of our individual beliefs and experiences are influenced by larger societal systems of oppression including but not limited to racism, classism, sexism and ageism. In my 1:1 coaching I acknowledge and create awareness when the impact of these systems shows up in an individual’s experience.
Beyond 1:1 coaching work, I’m also passionate about the ways we meet and gather - from work meetings to around dinner tables and beyond. I believe intentional, meaningful gatherings hold the possibility for people to truly see each other, develop trust and expand perspectives.
Before becoming a coach I co-founded a non-profit focused on eliminating health disparities through community and fitness. I also had a very enjoyable stint at Starbucks Coffee Company in their marketing and creative department. The year I left this job to pursue coaching was a year that changed my life - becoming a coach, falling in love and moving to another country. A lot of change at once!
I have a BA in Visual Communication with a minor in Global & Urban Studies and an MBA with a concentration in Leadership Formation. I am a Certified Professional Coach with Invite Change and hold an ACC credential with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Nowadays, I am based in Porto, Portugal and work with clients globally. I am originally from the United States and my partner is Portuguese. We have a young daughter who is such a bright light in our days. We are lucky to live near enough to the sea that I make jumping in the ocean a weekly ritual - it’s the best way I’ve found to remind myself I’m alive and reset no matter what any given week has held.
If you think coaching could be for you, let’s connect. No pressure, just a chance to know each other as I believe “fit” is really important when it comes to choosing a coach - schedule a free intro call here.
