What's Keeping You Awake?

 
Every business has strengths and weaknesses. But when an unresolved problem threatens your success, it's time to address it. 

 

 

 

Business Consulting Services

 

Using diagnostic tools, I help you identify underlying issues.
I draw upon 20-plus years of business experience as both an entrepreneur and a global corporate leader to devise solutions that will work for you.

 

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Expertise

Leadership and Team Performance


  • Leadership team assessment and strengthening
  • Building and leading high-performance teams
  • Creating a compelling company culture, establishing norms and effective working behaviors
  • EOS methodology

Entrepreneurial Business Advising and Consulting

 

  • Strategy
  • Visioning and growth planning
  • Utilization and profitability
  • Digital marketing
  • Preparing for a sale, M&A

The best consultant is someone who has walked in your shoes.

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Elise Mitchell's Bio

Elise is a Nashville-based executive coach, consultatant 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 as the founder and CEO of Mitchell Communications Group, one of the top 10 fastest-growing public relations firms globally. 

 

Education and Accreditations

  • Harvard Business School, executive education
  • Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth, executive education
  • The Aspen Institute
  • University of Memphis, M.A.
  • Abilene Christian University, B.A

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.

 

Elise is located in Nashville, Tennessee but travels anywhere in the U.S. and abroad. She has spoken in 13 countries around the world.

 

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Credentials

Academic


  • Harvard Business School, executive education
  • Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, executive education
  • The Aspen Institute, leadership cohort
  • Syracuse University, Newhouse School, adjunct professor
  • University of Memphis, M.A.
  • Abilene Christian University, B.A.

Professional


  • National Association of Corporate Directors, Directorship Certified
  • Public Relations Society of America, APR, Fellow PRSA
  • Associate Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
  • Results-Based Coachâ„¢, NeuroLeadership Institute
  • CEO Forum
  • President, International Communications Consultancy Organization
  • Endeavor Global
  • Arthur Page Society
  • Women Presidents Organization

"Elise provided the consulting and coaching I needed to effectively lead an organizational change. She helped me clarify the right direction to take and map out crucial conversations. Through her listening and questioning process, I discovered the insights I needed to take our team to the next level."

BEN K.
COO
"This was the best investment I could have made for myself and my company. Elise is pragmatic, insightful and enjoyable to work with. She helped me gain clarity on some of my most pressing issues"

JOHN D.
CEO
"Elise gave me confidence in who I am as a leader and who I can become. Her leadership content gave me a flood of encouragement and knowledge on how to tackle tough problems such as communicating challenging messages and managing work-life balance. She provided valuable tools and techniques like the five steps for effective delegation and cognitive optimization."

 

JILLIAN A.
VP
"Elise’s experience, coupled with a deep understanding of the science of leadership, make her a superb coach. She will help you take action and up your game."

 

MARY S.
VP
"Elise provided the consulting and coaching I needed to effectively lead an organizational change. She helped me clarify the right direction to take and map out crucial conversations. Through her listening and questioning process, I discovered the insights I needed to take our team to the next level."
BEN K.
VP AND GENERAL MANAGER

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