You need to think, act and lead differently to get the results you want.
But the reality is, you'll never have all the answers. A trusted guide can help. After two decades of building a company from scratch, advising clients, and eventually selling my business, I've found my greatest reward comes from empowering others to succeed.
Today, I'm an executive coach and consultant. I've worked with more than 100 high-performing leaders.
Inspiring keynote presentations and workshops to drive performance and elevate leadership skills
Neuroscience-based strategies and business insights to help you achieve your most important goals
Elise is a Nashville-based executive coach, consultant and keynote speaker. With 20-plus years of experience in both the entrepreneurial and corporate worlds, she specializes in change management and leading through adversity. Her engaging in-person and virtual presentations include inspiring stories, leadership lessons and practical takeaways based on her successful career.
Elise is a three-time founder - most notably, she is the founder of Mitchell Communications Group, which was named a top 10 fastest-growing PR firm globally and a two-time Inc. 500/5000 fastest growing company. Under her leadership, her agency grew more than 500% in five years working with global brands including Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Hilton Hotels and Tyson Foods, as well as other key clients including the Walton Family Foundation and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. In 2013, Elise successfully completed a strategic sale of the company to Tokyo-based Dentsu, Inc., taking on a global role to lead corporate development for the company’s PR investments. In 2019, she launched her own consultancy, Velocity Collective.
Elise is NACD Directorship Certified. She is also certified by the International Coaching Federation and the NeuroLeadership Institute. She is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America and a member of the society's prestigious College of Fellows.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. One of my most popular leadership development experiences helps teams find more energy and greater synergy to perform at a higher level.
Learn seven critical competencies you need to succeed in today's complex business environment. Take the self-assessment to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Identify the gaps you need to close.