What Our Clients Say

  • “My career and life are lucky to have been influenced by her.

    Elaine brings a certain something that most consultants try to manifest, but what she brings to the table can’t be taught. It’s her innate ability to bring joy and positivity to each project and partnership. Regardless of the scope of the project, she is fiercely committed to providing transformational education programs. The first time I worked with Elaine she was an exceptional mentor and coach, guiding me through the process and being my biggest cheerleader along the way. My career and life are lucky to have been influenced by her.

    – Carrie Addington, Master Facilitator & Author at Association for Talent Development (ATD)

  • “You have inspired me in so many ways."

    Thank you so very much for all that you shared with the team and myself today. You have inspired me in so many ways. From the way you facilitated to the way you answered questions, and just your content in general… it truly is beneficial to me in my current role and inspired me to think outside of the box for the future.

    - Mathieu Miranda, Manager of Artistry and Products at bareMinerals

  • “I can not say enough about Elaine Chugranis."

    Elaine brings the right balance of strategic leadership, coaching, and education all while being deeply kind and engaging to those she is working with. She understands the needs of an organization and what drives success. She is adept and creating programs to best support the needs of a business and its employees. I have been fortunate enough to work with her professionally and am in awe of her drive and passion to bring the best out of individuals and teams. I have enjoyed our partnerships as I know everyone who works alongside Elaine does and will continue to find ways to collaborate with her in the future.

    - Lisa Seligman, Senior Vice President Human Resources at Douglas Elliman Real Estate

  • “Elaine has a sincere, authentic, and energetic approach to the art of education."

    She gets to the gist of every module she creates or delivers and her personality captures her audience every time. When I worked with Elaine (for approximately 9 years) I observed nothing but a person with true leadership, a great team player, a dynamite personality, and a passion for education. We didn’t call her “Dr. Elaine” for nothing ~ she’s one smart lady!”

    - Ron Roberts, Owner of Next Level Design

  • "A wonderful experience!"

    Elaine’s expertise and enthusiasm were a wonderful addition to me and my team’s professional journey. Her personalized approach and candor allowed for the growth, application, and effectiveness we were striving for.

    - Robert Ham, Vice President, Global Education at Moroccanoil

  • “I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Elaine Chugranis.”

    She has the exceptional ability to coach, train, and teach people, while also making the learning experience fun. Elaine’s education is always a hot ticket—but no matter how many people are in her tutelage, she always makes you feel like you are the only person in the room. She keeps you engaged while fostering growth, and does it all with a smile that extends ear to ear. It has been my great privilege to be her student, and I hope to have the opportunity to learn from her again!

    -Susan Standing, Regional Sales Manager at Obagi Medical

  • “Working with Elaine has been nothing short of life-changing.”

    I met her through ARISTA’s Discover Your Strengths workshop we did with my company, and she has been back several times to facilitate other seminars—all of which I highly recommend! What sets Elaine apart from the rest is her vast experience and first-hand knowledge of what it’s like to be an employee, mid-level manager, and C-suite executive, having worked for the biggest brands in the industry. On a personal level, she has helped me avert what could have been a catastrophic burnout, and the tools and tips I gained from working with her have helped steer my career in the right direction and allow me to get closer to that much-desired—yet often elusive—work-life balance.

    -Mariel Jimenez, Global Copy Director at Moroccanoil

  • “Elaine is a thoughtful leader and an incredible coach who cares deeply about setting people up for success.

    Her communication skills are second to none — she listens attentively and asks just the right thought-provoking questions to get your creative problem-solving engine going. She combines serious intellectual horsepower and an unmatched eye for detail with a fun approach to the work–in other words, she takes the job seriously but doesn’t take herself too seriously. A true advocate for her people, Elaine has continued to be a supportive, trusted mentor to me long after working together. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.

    – Christina Vargas, Executive Director of Leadership Initiatives at the Estee Lauder Companies

  • “She is an incredible leader who is extremely fair, hard working and full of passion."

    I am very fortunate to have worked with Elaine for over 10 years. Elaine is one of the most kind and thoughtful people I have ever met. She is an incredible leader who is extremely fair, hard working and full of passion. She is well respected by everyone she comes into contact with.

    Elaine is extremely intelligent and down to earth. She treats everyone with respect. Elaine has been a mentor to me and has helped to shape my career in the most positive way. In my opinion anyone who has the opportunity to work with her is considered lucky.

    - Wendy Bonner, Director of Professional Education at Olaplex