Elena Sarango-Muniz
Leadership and emotional intelligence coach for leaders and new managers
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentEmotional intelligenceTeam performanceAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Startups and foundersLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Managers and Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Career coach |
| Credentials | ICF credentialed coach; EQ-i emotional intelligence assessments; EQ360 emotional intelligence assessments |
Elena Sarango-Muniz is a leadership coach who helps leaders at all levels build emotional intelligence and lead with authenticity. She has more than 25 years of human resources experience in global companies. Her work spans the hotel industry, oil and gas, professional services, and tech. She coaches individuals and teams, runs leadership workshops, and gives EQ-i and EQ360 assessments. She also works as a fractional CHRO.
What Elena helps with
Elena works with leaders who want to grow their emotional intelligence and lead in line with their values and purpose.
- Building emotional intelligence as a leader
- Aligning personal values and purpose with leadership
- Leading with authenticity
- Stepping into a first management role
- Developing leadership skills across a team
- Understanding strengths through EQ-i and EQ360 assessments
- Setting up HR for a startup
Who Elena works with
Elena works with leaders at all levels. This includes first time managers and entrepreneurs. She coaches individuals and also works with whole teams.
How Elena works
Elena uses emotional intelligence assessments, EQ-i and EQ360, as part of her leadership work. She helps leaders line up their values and purpose with how they lead. She offers coaching for individuals and for teams. She also runs leadership workshops for groups.
Background and qualifications
Elena has more than 25 years of human resources experience in global corporate settings, both for-profit and not-for-profit. She has worked in the hotel industry, oil and gas, professional services, and tech. She is an ICF credentialed coach and gives EQ-i and EQ360 emotional intelligence assessments. She also works as an HR consultant, fractional CHRO, and startup HR advisor, and she speaks at events.
Elena Sarango-Muniz pricing
Programs and services
- Individual leadership coaching
- Team leadership coaching
- Leadership workshops
- EQ-i and EQ360 assessments
- HR consulting and fractional CHRO
- Startup HR advisory
Elena Sarango-Muniz reviews
The CoachVouch take
Elena pairs leadership coaching with 25+ years of HR experience across hotels, oil and gas, professional services, and tech.
Best for new managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to build emotional intelligence and lead with authenticity.
Common questions
How much does Elena Sarango-Muniz charge?
Coaching with Elena runs $145 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Elena Sarango-Muniz help with?
Elena Sarango-Muniz helps with building emotional intelligence as a leader, aligning personal values and purpose with leadership, leading with authenticity and stepping into a first management role.
Is Elena Sarango-Muniz certified?
Elena Sarango-Muniz lists: ICF credentialed coach; EQ-i emotional intelligence assessments; EQ360 emotional intelligence assessments.
Does Elena Sarango-Muniz coach teams as well as individuals?
Yes. She offers leadership coaching for individuals and for teams. She also runs leadership workshops.
Does Elena offer HR help for startups?
Yes. She works as a startup HR advisor and as a fractional CHRO.
How do I contact Elena Sarango-Muniz?
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