Feb 07, 2017
My first acting teacher taught me the incredible importance of proper preparation before stepping into the life of a character and proper preparation started with being PRESENT. One exercise we did before the start of each class was called “Personal Inventory” which … Read More
Jan 11, 2017
This past year, I was invited to a conference hosted by Empowering a Billion Women by 2020 (EBW), an organization that’s seeking to grow and support female entrepreneurs. The conference includes women business owners who run multi-million dollar companies, women who’ve just … Read More
Dec 14, 2016
I’ve always loved homemade gifts. I think when you make something with your own hands, carefully creating something for another person, you’re giving them one of the richest gifts of all: your time. Last Christmas, I decided to give my family and … Read More
Nov 30, 2016
As an actress, my career by nature put my talents on display. But like many women, I am not always comfortable stepping forward and taking ownership for my own contributions, making the work I’ve done known to others. Do you ever struggle … Read More
Nov 17, 2016
In the fall of 2016, I dealt with United States Customs Border Patrol, the USDA, Port of New York Port Director, the Washington DC Program Director for Customs Agriculture and don’t worry, I didn’t do anything illegal. Why did I deal with all … Read More
Nov 02, 2016
I remember when my kiddos were little and days and days would go by feeling like I was in the movie, Groundhog’s Day, wearing the same clothes, doing the same thing. (WAIT! I was wearing the same clothes– sweat pants, baggy tshirts … Read More
Oct 18, 2016
I had a layover in Atlanta on my way to Miami, where I was going to speak with the #BadAss women of Bacardi’s Women in Leadership. I chose to take the 6 AM flight, which meant I rolled out of bed and … Read More
Oct 04, 2016
“I can’t do this.” How many times a day do we tell ourselves that? I know I do, all the time—and if you think about it, you probably do too. Recently, however, I watched someone tell herself a different story. Her name … Read More
Sep 20, 2016
I recently flew to San Diego to meet with a team of developers I work with virtually. I spent a week out there on my own, away from my husband, children, home, office and all the usual demands of a busy life. … Read More
Sep 06, 2016
Last October, I attended a two-day women’s conference in New York City called S.H.E. Summit. The goal of the conference was to celebrate and accelerate the global advancement of women as well as provide opportunities to connect with other female entrepreneurs and thought … Read More
“Coaching with Elle has given a brand new perspective, and I always look forward to our sessions. She tells me what I need to hear and guides me to find root problems and become more flexible. Now, I’ve filled the gaps in my leadership style so that I can be the leader my people need. ”
— Stacy Vorhees, Owner/Operator - McDonald's Corporation
