Why us?

We focus entirely on unlearning the inherited mindsets and workplace structures that keep us in survival mode, creating unwanted behaviors and outcomes – then designing alternatives that allow us to flourish.

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This focus becomes even more important as work gets faster, more complex and uncertain. While AI adds possibilities, it also increases the risk that our workplaces and societies will become even more dehumaned.

‍Human-Centric Leading gives us a practical way to tap into our humanity to address the small and grand challenges of our times with creativity.

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We value honesty, transparency, measuring outcomes and long-term relationships. We bring our global experience, commitment, passion and insight to everything we do.

Who we are

We are a group of practitioners who evoke human greatness and foster workplaces that become hotbeds for learning, innovating and the successful implementation of ideas that are good for humans and nature. 

Our collaboration is a community of experts who foster workplace transformation. We have experience leading teams within organizations, teaching at executive education institutions, coaching leaders and teams and debriefing a variety of leadership assessments. We have advanced degrees, coaching certification with the International Coaching Federation and we continually practice what we teach.

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Eleni Pallas
Executive Coach, PCC
Creator of Human-Centric Leading

Our "why"

We've observed endless projects and initiatives fail within organizations even when people have worked diligently to succeed. We've also witnessed countless well-intentioned leaders react in face of challenges and create more problems than solutions.

That's why we dedicate our lives to "how" leaders and teams show up at work and interact with each other in pursuit of their intended impact.

Chronic stress, unhealthy competition and burnout aren't needed for excellence.

There is a better way and it's based on a the Human-Centric Leading mindset that sees humans as creative in harmony with nature.

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Even if you can't believe things can get better at work, they can. We'll be happy to share unbelievable turnarounds with you.

Some Client Feedback

“The thinking styles helped me be less judgmental and more patient with myself and others.”
- Stella Antonakis, Magellan Health, Senior Account Executive
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"Very informative, interactive and insightful. Will be recommending it to coworkers.”
- Catherine Riedel, Learning Specialist, California State Government
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“The training was not only helpful, I would honestly consider it life-changing. It truly changed my outlook on how to communicate with others and to be able to look at what I need to improve on going forward.”
- John Storniolo, Supervisor II, California State Government

“With Eleni, I learned to question perfection and choose my own goals, which relieved a lot of pressure. That led me to be more open when I could better listen and appreciate my team’s contributions..”
- Sophie Vaucher, former VP Finance, Presto Engineering Group SAS

Coaching under the Human-Centric Leading framework allowed me to be a more responsible – able to respond appropriately - leader and person.
- Adrienne Kimball, Chief Talent Officer, Rubicon Programs