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Careers like software require updates to keep them fresh. Just as with software, Version 1.0, while it works, is just the beginning. There comes a time when even the current version requires an update, when it is time for a pivot.For me, the people who become intentional about version changes are the successful ones. I enjoy working with people who are ready to explore a new version of themselves and their careers. My clients typically fall into two groups: CEOs and Executives who have recently begun a move toward 2.5 or those who may already be in Version 2.5 and are looking toward 3.0.You Pivot™ is a three-part program that guides you through your next pivot, helping you discover answers and move toward action – seamlessly and effectively. Below is a sampling of the essential questions you will contemplate in the program.WHAT IS YOUR TODAY STORY?When and where did you begin?Where are you in your life journey?How many career versions are left?WHAT MATTERS TO YOU?How does today compare to what matters?What has worked so far in your career?What has not worked? WHAT IS YOUR TOMORROW STORY?Write the next chapter of your life.What endings are necessary to achieve your tomorrow story?What will you do to create the story you wrote?

Greater Chicago Area

Elisa is a difference-maker for those she coaches. Her motivational approach is a pragmatic blend of emotional intelligence and unwavering accountability that enables her clients to maximize their outcomes in both individual and group settings. She challenges them to embrace their excellence, focus on their genius, and delegate or let go of the rest.Prior to coaching business owners and senior executives, Elisa advised financial and risk management analytics firms on design and development of products and services for the Institutional Investor market. Key clients included State Street Bank, SunGard, Barra/MSCI and Northern Trust.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Leadership and Society Initiative (LSI) supports accomplished executives in successfully transitioning from their longstanding careers toward purposeful next chapters of leadership for society. As a founding instructor and executive life coach, I support a select group of Fellows as they pivot with purpose and identify ways to extend the assets from their careers to bolster future social impact activities.In this yearlong immersion in UChicago’s unparalleled environment of discovery and impact, LSI Fellows envision and launch ambitious futures—for themselves and for the world around them.

Greater Chicago Area

Independence Equity creates exceptional capital appreciation by investing in early-stage companies that deliver sustainable, innovative resource efficiencies that disrupt established competitive dynamics.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Social Venture Partners Chicago (SVP Chicago) is a growing movement of effective philanthropists engaged in eliminating systemic poverty. We scale social impact by fueling the capacity of entrepreneurial nonprofits in Chicago, through pro bono capacity-building support and unrestricted grants. Through our hands-on approach, we continually apply our learnings to refine our approach toward effective philanthropy. We apply a racial equity lens to our work because we believe all people should have equal opportunity to succeed. Because collaboration is central to our mission, we strive to develop trusting relationships with the nonprofits we support. We believe, together, nonprofits and SVP make a greater impact in providing pathways out of poverty.

Greater Chicago Area

Vistage Group 3361 is designed for CEOs and presidents who wish to transform as leaders, positively impact their organizational culture, and are prepared to give themselves up to the group process. The group is comprised of CEOs from various industries, market sectors, and company sizes. In excess of 30% of member companies doubled in size within two years of joining Elisa’s group. Elisa cites Group 3361 as transformational in shaping her perspective on leadership and ability to develop the skill sets and attributes of great leaders. She transfers her wisdom and experience authentically, inspiring others through the use of story. Elisa provides unbiased feedback that enables her members to gain clarity, align action with vision, and make better decisions. ● WHY VISTAGE GROUP 3361What separates this group from others is the degree of preparedness and accountability that the members bring to each session. Elisa sets the tone for personal and professional growth, creating an environment for the free exchange of ideas, and supporting each member through crucial transitions and leadership challenges.

Greater Chicago Area

Vistage gives CEO's the perspective they need to thrive. Elisa currently chairs a CEO private advisory board providing professional development and leadership coaching to business owners, CEOs and presidents.Vistage International is the world’s leading chief executive leadership organization. Membership is selection-based and by invitation only.Members have access to the Vistage worldwide membership network, with more than 23,000 business leaders around the world in 20 countries, participating in over 1,000 groups, lead by 500 professional Chairs and inspired by 1,000 world class speakers.

Greater Chicago Area

The group has an identical mission as Group 3361, and is comprised of growth-minded senior leaders who have ambition to run their companies or internal business units, and are already charged with significant responsibilities.

Greater Chicago Area

The ChallengeNorthern Trust executives reached out to Vistage Inside to help them more effectively and continuously develop some of their key up-and-coming leaders following a major client service model reorganization.The SolutionInitially, half of Northern Trust’s Midwest leaders—with a focus on those with one to five years of experience—were invited to join the Vistage Inside group. What started out as two Vistage Inside groups that focused on the next generation of leaders grew into a third group to work with their senior leadership team.The ResultsThe leadership team as a whole developed a common language and deeper professional relationships with one another with implicit trust and faith as they go forward in the company. They now have leaders who are more accountable, make better decisions, accelerate growth, and have a more global perspective.“Individuals involved in the Vistage Inside program make much more active, engaged leaders, both internally and externally. There is a palpable change in their approach to things—their directness, candor and focus on the objectives they’ve set out for themselves and their teams.”David C. BlowersPresident and CEO PFS Midwest Region

Evanston, Il

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Under Elisa’s leadership as founder and head of Strategic Initiatives from 1989 – 1998, Northern became known as an innovator in technology based investment products and services for institutional trust and investment clients worldwide. One the four founding leaders of Northern Trust’s global custody business – today a $2.1 billion business with client assets of $3.8 trillion in 80 countries worldwide.

Mba, Finance, Marketing

Bachelor’S Degree, Labor And Industrial Relations