Unleashing Radiance in Leadership

Ellen is a dynamic force in leadership development and organizational transformation, known for empowering high-achieving leaders and teams with the communication tools they need to lead with clarity, confidence, and courage. With a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and over 15 years of cross-sector experience in corporate, nonprofit, higher education, and government, she brings a rare blend of strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and radiant coaching to every space she enters.

As Director of Learning Transformation and Master Facilitator at Fierce Conversations, Ellen delivered high-impact keynotes and empowerment workshops to executives, entrepreneurs, and frontline leaders. Her work centered on helping leaders embrace the conversations they’ve been avoiding—ones that build trust, ignite performance, and drive cultures of authentic leadership and holistic empowerment. Whether coaching privately or facilitating a room of decision-makers, Ellen has a gift for unlocking honest dialogue that leads to real, lasting change.

Certified as an ICF Associate Coach (ACC), Gallup Strengths Coach, DiSC Practitioner, and Wayfinder Life Coach, Ellen offers a holistic and transformative experience—rooted in deep listening, mindset shifts, and bold strategy.

Her mission? To support leaders and empower entrepreneurs in finding and using their voice with intention. Through her training as a leadership coach and authentic facilitation style, Ellen helps leaders stop walking on eggshells and start leading with presence, purpose, and a radiant mindset—building thriving teams, strong relationships, and confidence for leaders and teams ready to rise.

Unleashing Radiance speaker presenting confidently on stage in blue jumpsuit.

Client Industries

Ellen has supported leadership development initiatives for global consumer brands, including Fortune 100 companies in the food and beverage industry—focusing on authentic communication, change leadership, and team alignment.

She has delivered leadership and communication workshops for professionals in high-security and mission-critical environments, equipping teams with tools to foster trust and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics.

Ellen played a critical role in facilitating enterprise-level training for leaders in the telecommunications sector, empowering teams to lead with clarity and drive performance during periods of rapid transformation.

Ellen partnered with medical centers and healthcare organizations to provide coaching and facilitation around burnout prevention, courageous leadership, and emotionally intelligent communication in high-stakes settings.

Ellen led dynamic workshops for fast-growing startups, focused on building high-performing cultures and improving communication across teams. These sessions equipped emerging leaders with the management skills, authentic leadership presence, and strategic tools needed to scale effectively and sustainably.

She also worked with faculty and administration at major U.S. colleges and universities as well as K-12 school systems to strengthen leadership presence, improve cross-functional collaboration, and create cultures of inclusion and innovation.

Consumer Brands

Government Contractors

Telecommunications

Healthcare

Startups

Education