Elisa Johnson
Executive and leadership coach in San Jose, California
| Rate | $200 to $350 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentTransitions and new rolesAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Career clarity and purposePromotions and advancementLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Executives, Professionals and Managers |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Based in | San Jose, California, United States |
| Credentials | Hudson Institute of Coaching coaching certification; CTI Co-Active Training Institute; BA in Language Arts; MA candidate in Human Resource Development; Hogan Assessment certified; Leadership Circle Profile certified |
| Practice | Purpose, Balance, Journey People Consulting & Coaching |
Elisa Johnson is an executive and leadership coach in San Jose, California. She works with professionals, emerging leaders and executives who are making a life or career transition. She has over 25 years in people and culture and global executive leadership. Her past employers include UnitedHealth Group, Cargill and Datacard. She has led HR work in Singapore, Paris, Tokyo and Seoul.
What Elisa helps with
Elisa helps leaders who are changing careers or life direction. She also helps leaders get ready for a bigger role, or settle into one.
- Career and life transitions for professionals
- Preparing for a bigger role in an organization
- Adjusting after moving into a larger leadership role
- Leadership development for emerging leaders
- Aligning growth goals with faster progress
- Team performance
Who Elisa works with
Elisa coaches professionals, emerging leaders and executive leaders. Many are in a transition in life or career. She also works with leaders who want to prepare for a bigger role in an organization, or who have just moved into one.
How Elisa works
Elisa uses personality and team assessments in her coaching. These include the Hogan Assessment, the Leadership Circle Profile and the Drexler/Sibbet Team Performance model. She focuses on the whole person and ties a client's growth goals to faster progress.
Background and qualifications
Elisa spent over 25 years in people and culture, global executive leadership and executive coaching. She held executive roles in healthcare, food and beverage, technology, manufacturing and retail. Employers include UnitedHealth Group, Brown & Toland Physicians, Cargill, Datacard, Donaldson Company and Wilson's Leather. She led HR and projects across APAC, Australia, EMEA and Brazil, and worked in Singapore, Paris, Tokyo and Seoul. She holds a BA in Language Arts, is an MA candidate in Human Resource Development, and earned her coaching certification from the Hudson Institute of Coaching.
Elisa Johnson pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Elisa is a former HR executive who worked in Asia, Europe and the U.S. before she became a coach.
Best for professionals and leaders who are changing roles or preparing for a bigger leadership position.
Elisa's rate sits above the range most executive coaches charge ($102 to $239 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Elisa Johnson charge?
Elisa Johnson's rate is $200 to $350 per hour.
What does Elisa Johnson help with?
Elisa Johnson helps with career and life transitions for professionals, preparing for a bigger role in an organization, adjusting after moving into a larger leadership role and leadership development for emerging leaders.
Is Elisa Johnson certified?
Elisa Johnson lists: Hudson Institute of Coaching coaching certification; CTI Co-Active Training Institute; BA in Language Arts; MA candidate in Human Resource Development; Hogan Assessment certified; Leadership Circle Profile certified.
Has Elisa Johnson worked in global companies?
Yes. She led HR and projects across APAC, Australia, EMEA and Brazil. She also worked in Singapore, Paris, Tokyo and Seoul.
Which assessments does Elisa Johnson use?
She is certified in the Hogan Assessment, the Leadership Circle Profile and the Drexler/Sibbet Team Performance model.
How do I contact Elisa Johnson?
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