Testimonies
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Joseph Machicote, | Certified Executive & Neuro-Linguistic Programing Coach | #1 Best Selling Author, Own they stuff
Elaine is a highly skilled professional with the outstanding ability to move both people and organizations forward. She has an incredible ability to build solid, long-term relationships with individuals and teams with great attention to process and detail. An accomplished organizational development expert and author. Elaine’s journey into the world of mental health is a natural progression for her skills, capabilities and talent as well as her character. I highly recommend Elaine as a holistic expert on humanity.
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C. Dwight Bain, Change Coach | Mental health Thought Leader.
Elaine understands the challenges of mental heath and communicates with impact about overcoming those challenges. She is a gifted writer, speaker and passionate advocate to help people move past the struggle to find new strength. Take time to listen to her insights on YouTube or follow her blog to see why I recommend her so highly.
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Teri Orsini, SPHR: Savvy Senior Human Resources Leader (Retired)
Elaine has countless facets to who she is – consummate professional, learned and knowledgeable consultant, trusted advisor, good friend. In this latest phase of her journey, she’s chosen to open the curtain and share what people have learned to keep a deep, dark secret. She’s chosen to talk about her own suicide attempts with the goal of helping others. While Elaine may downplay the courage such a decision takes, I applaud her in how she’s chosen to approach this previously forbidden topic-with the same grace, caring and humility she lives her life. Elaine’s comfort with talking about her suicide attempts allows her audience to be comfortable with themselves, to listen, to learn. Elaine’s is a message that needs to be heard.
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Chris Olive, Cybersecurity Strategist | Advisor | Evangelist | Consultant | Hands-on Technologist | Human Router
Elaine was in charge of my on-boarding into Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) and therefore my first impression of what it was going to be like working in the firm. Elaine was (and still is) the personification of integrity, knowledge, dependability, empathy, patience, understanding, leadership and so much more. I literally attempted to wring her dry for information, and she was a fount of knowledge, intelligently delivered and thoughtfully and skillfully communicated and taught. The firm hires really only the best of the best, and so it can be difficult to stand out. But Elaine clearly shined quite brightly as she and her cohorts lead hundreds of new hires through our on-boarding journey. I came to quickly respect and admire her in a way that carries through to this day as someone with a unique sense of purpose and unique qualities. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her in any way.
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Elizabeth Paucar Harris, Patient Concierge Services
An awesome speaker, engager, connector, motivator for people from all walks of life. I believe it takes a gifted leader to be able to truly connect with people in a real way and Elaine naturally does so! As a walking testimony of living and dealing with mental health, I recommend her as a great resource and advocate!
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Paul Joyce, Executive Director, Executive Leadership Institute at Queens University of Charlotte (Retired)
I’ve known Elaine for many years, as her client, employee, co-worker, and friend. She is a consultant, coach and advisor who displays a passion for her work and a level of empathy and care for others that is rich and sincere. She is passionate about mental health and well-being for others. If ever you are looking for help that is both professionally competent and attentive to the needs of others, you will find your answer with Elaine Sephton.
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Erin (Webb) Holliday, Assistant Director; Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins Collegee
Elaine jined NAMI Greater Orlando and jumped right in! She is a wonderful public speaker shown by her headlining as a keynote speaker at one of our signature programs – NAMIGO Talks. Elaine also shares her personal story as an In Our Own Voice presenter, which further highlights her skill set as an outstanding speaker. In addition to speaking, Elaine has been certified as a NAMI Peer-to-Peer Teacher where she will expand on living well with a mental condition through lecture, discussion, interactive exercises and stress management techniques. We are blessed to have such a strong, impact=ful member and volunteer as part of our organization.
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Amit Nangalia, Infrastructure Management | Operational Efficiency | Digital Transformation & Process Optimization
I had the pleasure of facilitating PwC Advisory Start training courses with Elaine for close to a year. I found Elaine to be one of the most positive and energetic facilitators to work with. The attendees always took to her charming British accent and trivia. She has a unique ability to deliver content in a way that engages large audiences, while also being vulnerable to build trustworthy relationships with individual participants. The year I spent co-facilitating with Elaine was very enjoyable and I learned a lot from her.
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Cyndee Ewing-Cesari, MBA | Strategy | Product Management | Marketing | Business Development
Elaine is an inspiring, energetic and passionate leader. We originally met during a project at PwC and I admired her positivity as well as her approach to change management. After she left the firm to distribute her novel and start her coaching career, I continued to work with Elaine as my coach. Our regular coaching sessions helped me understand my strengths and direct my attention/focus. Elaine is a great listener and advocate. She supports, encourages, and guides in a coaching relationship.
