HI! I’M ELLE ~
As with many of us, it was quite a journey that lead me to where I am today. Due to life’s many twists and turns, I finally found my way to becoming self-aware enough to realize and live up to my full potential.
It was through a series of life changing events that I discovered the empowering combination Emotional Intelligence and the CliftonStrengths which gave me a clear perspective of myself.
Not only did this clarity provide me with a stronger self intelligence, it lead me right to the path meant for me, connecting and inspiring others to feel empowered every day.
FEEL EMPOWERED EVERY DAY
Although my personal story is common, many are surprised by it
Due to my family situation, I had to grow up fast even though independence was not encouraged. While I appeared confident because I was outgoing, I was anything but self-assured. I struggled with not having a strong sense of self and often relied on others’ opinions and validations to determine my decisions and worth.
The struggle led to many challenges in my adult years including morphing myself into my family. I married young and was a stay-at-home mom for 25 years raising 3 boys until my whole world turned upside down.
MY PIVOTAL MOMENT
Time and resentment caught up to us and we ended up divorcing the same year we were approaching empty nesting. I knew I would never heal if I didn’t make a change, so I sold most of my belongings, packed up what was left, and moved across the country to a place I knew no one and had no connections. This was the hardest and scariest thing I’ve ever done, but it led me to find the path that allowed me to grow as an individual.
WHERE I AM TODAY
I landed a job at a middle school and it reminded me of my teen years. Back then I knew I wanted to pursue a career helping teens and their families, but I let my high school counselor talk me out of it.
During my time working in the middle school, I tapped into my natural abilities (which I now know as my Strengths) to offer students the kind of guidance they may not be used to receiving.
Upon realizing my gifts, I was eager to share with not only students but adults as well so I set out on a new adventure.
I’ve learned to connect with others based on who I really am. Now, I am in a healthy and respectful relationship and have authentic bonds with my adult sons.
My passion-built business is based on my strengths and gifts. My natural need to teach combined with my entrepreneurial spirit has led me to follow my heart at last. And has lended toward the creation of a collaboration of like-minded professionals where we collaborate with one another to offer you the best of all worlds. Check out the SMW Collective Here
And now I get to help people just like you feel empowered every day!
ARE YOU HEADED WHERE YOU WANT TO BE GOING?
Your greatest Strengths are the Compass that points you in the right direction for YOU
Self-Intelligence is a process I created that uses my Emotional Intelligence training with a foundation of the CliftonSrengths Assessment.
This is a powerful combination that fuels understanding of yourself so you can minimize disappointments, appreciate yourself and others more deeply, and feel more confident in moving forward in the direction that is best for you.
I promise you don’t have to change who you are to change your life. You just need to understand who you are.
Simple is not always easy but working with me is both.
