Transforming Businesses: The Mission Behind Elevated Coaching & Consulting
I am the Founder of Elevated Coaching & Consulting Global. I am on a mission to empower women to reach their full potential and thrive, and elevate leadership and business practices to foster greater workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and psychological safety.
My team and I have designed multiple women’s coaching programs to support women on their journey to regaining their confidence, harnessing their greatness and achieving success.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner and Emotional Intelligence Coach. I am passionate about creating inclusive, supportive, and empowering environments for women to thrive in their careers.
“As a woman, mother and executive for many years, I have a deep understanding of the challenges women and female leaders experience in their careers.”
From Burnout to Breakthrough: How I’m Transforming Businesses and Empowering Women
Q. It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today?
I have over 14 years of experience providing coaching, career development and employment services to women from diverse backgrounds. My teams and I currently deliver multiple tailored Women’s Coaching programs globally and my consulting practice supports leaders and organizations to create more diverse, inclusive, equitable and psychologically-safe workplaces for women. As a woman, mother and executive for many years, I have a deep understanding of the challenges women and female leaders experience in their careers, and I have a proven track record of supporting women in achieving their professional goals.
Transforming Businesses with Purpose: Why I Started My Coaching Journey
Q. Everyone has a story behind the beginning of their business. Why did you start your business?
I lost myself in my last job. I was burnt out and I no longer felt connected and aligned with the company’s mission and values. I realized that I needed to do more work that was aligned to my purpose of supporting people to reach their full potential and thrive. I wanted to do more meaningful work, like leadership development, coaching and empowering women and people from marginalized groups in the community.
I also wanted to use my experiences in toxic and harmful workplaces and leverage my leadership and HR skills to make a positive change in organizations and elevate business and leadership practices. I want to be a part of the solution in minimizing the psychological injuries sustained by employees in the workplace, and I do this by educating, building awareness and empowering leaders and teams.
Inspiring Change and Transforming Businesses: My Role as a Leader and Speaker
Q. What inspired you to become a business owner / entrepreneur / speaker /author?
I wanted to make a difference in the lives of those I serve, whether that be women, leaders, corporates, nonprofit clients or our community of coaching clients globally. I was and am determined to be a part of the social impact and change I want to see in the world. As a speaker, author, coach, consultant and facilitator, I realized that telling my story was incredibly powerful and inspired and empowered others to make changes in their lives and careers. If I can positively impact one person’s life every day, I am doing my job!
“I want to be a part of the solution in minimizing the psychological injuries sustained by employees in the workplace.”
Overcoming Challenges and Transforming Businesses Along the Way
Q. I’m sure your success has not come easily. What challenges have you had to overcome along the way?
I have experienced workplace bullying, sexism, and discrimination, and been overlooked for promotions because I am a mother. Achieving the right work/life integration or balance has been the biggest challenge throughout my career, especially when my daughter was young, as I was a single mother balancing a demanding leadership role and precious time with her.
“Despite the setbacks and challenges, I have had to remain resilient and tenacious every day.”
I realized in my career and as an entrepreneur that no one is coming to save you, you have to save yourself. You have to be your number one cheerleader. You have to dig deep and regain your confidence, and self-belief and know your worth as a professional. Despite the setbacks and challenges, I have had to remain resilient and tenacious every day. And the biggest game-changer for me has been how I perceive setbacks and challenges. Shifting my mindset to a growth mindset has enabled me to view setbacks and challenges as opportunities for growth and reflection.
Transforming Businesses Through Fearless Leadership and Purposeful Work
Q. What’s your best piece of advice for readers who desire to find success in their life?
Dedicate time to reflect on your work, your life and your purpose. Identify your core values and what ignites a spark in your belly and go after it! When you discover your purpose and find that alignment with your work you will never work a day in your life! My other piece of advice is to feel the fear and do it anyway! So many people allow their fears and limiting beliefs to hold them back from the very things that can propel them to success and fulfillment. Reframe how you view fear, feel it and take a leap of faith, because on the other side of fear is often everything you have ever dreamed of!
Courageous Decisions: How I’m Transforming Businesses and Lives
Q. What has been the most impactful decision in your career?
Being courageous enough to leave my job, launch my company in 2021, expand it into the US a year later, and then relocating to the US with my family on July 4 this year!
Daily Inspiration: My Daughter as a Role Model
Q. Who inspires you every day?
My daughter, making her proud and being a positive role model for her. I want to leave a legacy by creating social change so hopefully the world will be a better place as she grows up.
About the Author
Name: Kylie van Luyn
Professional Title: International Speaker, Award Winning Coach DEIAB & Psychological Safety Specialist, Non-Executive Director, Human Rights Consultant, Psychotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner, Workforce Development Advisor
Bio: Kylie is an experienced Coach, Consultant, and Executive with over 14 years of experience coaching & supporting people from diverse backgrounds. Kylie is passionate about helping people understand the link between mindset, confidence, and success. Her coaching areas of expertise include emotional intelligence, leadership development, fostering workplace diversity, equity, inclusion, psychological safety, shifting mindset, building confidence, and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
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