My story

I spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder. VP of Strategy at a Fortune 500 company. Managed teams of 30+. Hit every quarterly target. And I was miserable.

I thought the problem was my circumstances. The truth? It was me. I was driving perfectionism, micromanaging my team out of fear, and living for the next promotion instead of the present moment.

When I finally worked with a coach, everything changed. Within 12 weeks, I had clarity on what I actually wanted. Within a year, I redesigned my role, rebuilt my team, and found joy in leadership again.

That experience taught me that the work of real transformation happens on the inside first. And that every leader I coach deserves the same breakthrough.

Elena Mora

Credentials & approach

Education

Harvard Business School

Executive Leadership Program

Certification

International Coach Federation

PCC Level (Professional Certified Coach)

Specialization

Emotional Intelligence

Certified EQi 2.0 Administrator

Experience

18+ years in leadership

Tech, finance, healthcare, nonprofit

Coaching

320+ leaders coached

4.98 average rating across 150+ reviews

Specialty

Executive transitions

Career pivots, promotions, burnout recovery

My coaching philosophy

Real talk, not platitudes

I won't tell you what you want to hear. I'll tell you what you need to hear, delivered with compassion and grounded in evidence.

You already have the answers

My job isn't to fix you—it's to ask the questions that unlock clarity you already possess. True coaching is a partnership of discovery.

Measurable outcomes

We track progress. At every session, we define what success looks like and measure how close you are. No vague metrics, just real impact.

Whole-person approach

Leadership isn't separate from life. We look at your energy, relationships, boundaries, and values—not just your P&L.

Evidence-based

I use assessments like EQi 2.0, 360 feedback, and behavioral frameworks. Data + intuition = transformation.

Coaching philosophy

Who I work with best

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You're ready to change

Not curious about coaching. Not "thinking about it." You're ready to invest time and honesty in real transformation.

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You're self-aware

You can own your part. You don't blame others for everything. You're willing to look in the mirror.

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You value growth

You're not the smartest person in the room—or you know better than to believe you are. You stay curious.

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You're committed

This isn't a casual hobby. You'll show up, do the work between sessions, and give it your full attention.

Featured in

Harvard Business Review

"The Future of Executive Coaching"

Forbes

"6 Leaders Share How Coaching Changed Their Path"

The Wall Street Journal

"Coaching for the Modern Leader"

Let's see if we're a fit

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