About Us
The Leading Edge
- Delivers customized executive and leadership development to clarify vision and goals; leverage leadership skills; develop and implement strategic, effective action plans; and achieve work/life balance.
- Designs and facilitates offsite retreats and experiential learning events to support team building, strategy development, and change management.
What drives us
We support business leaders to make a difference in the world by challenging them to thrive in both their professional and personal lives.
Elaine Patterson – Executive Coach
Elaine is an international Executive Coach who specializes in empowering and improving performance of both individuals and teams.
She has over 20 years of experience in financial services, human resources and international development. Her business experience spans large scale infrastructure projects, telecommunications, health services and consulting. Elaine has worked for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Price Waterhouse and the World Bank. She has extensive experience in leading strategic change, working in culturally diverse environments and leadership development. Elaine has worked in over 25 countries on five continents.
Elaine holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Bucknell University and an MBA from George Washington University. She is also a graduate of the Georgetown University Leadership Coaching program and is accredited by the International Coach Federation. Elaine is also a licensed CPA.
Coaching Philosophy
Galileo said: “You can’t teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself.” A coach is a facilitator who, by noticing distinctions, cultivating awareness, and asking powerful questions, supports his/her clients to clarify and achieve their goals.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Executive Coaching
- Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
- Team Development
- Action Learning
- Change Management
- Communication and Influencing
- Tailored Workshops and Offsite Retreats
- International Operations
- Financial Planning and Management
- Work-life Balance
- Personal Productivity
- Tools for Stress Reduction – HeartMath, EFT
- Energy and Wellness
- Metrics – MBTI, Reiss Business Profile
