
Edna Gelsinger
Leadership, Executive & Organizational Coach
Founder, Elevate Leadership Coaching

Edna Gelsinger is a trusted leadership and organizational development coach known for helping individuals and organizations thrive through change. With more than two decades of experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors, she brings a distinctive combination of strategic insight, human connection, and organizational leadership to drive meaningful business impact.
A dynamic and innovative partner to management teams and Human Capital leaders, Edna is recognized for designing and delivering high-impact leadership development, culture transformation, and career transition programs. She has personally coached over 700 leaders—from mid-level professionals to senior executives—across industries and functions to achieve their most significant career and leadership transitions.
Her deep dedication to Human Resources Management has enabled her to lead strategic talent acquisition and retention initiatives in partnership with Fortune 500 companies. She has served as a trusted advisor on strategic recruiting initiatives for Bank of America, American Express, and Mastercard, among others, helping shape inclusive and forward-thinking talent strategies.
Edna’s professional background spans Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), EY (Ernst & Young), Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac.
Since founding Elevate Leadership Coaching LLC in 2018, Edna has blended business strategy with a human-centered, inclusive coaching philosophy shaped by her Hispanic heritage — empowering individuals to transform themselves, their teams, and their organizations.

Clients & Credentials
More than 700 business leaders coached
Representative Clients
- Zocchi America Inc.
Executive Coach for the FDA Leadership Program - Merrill Lynch
Leadership and team coaching - Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH)
Corporate clients across financial services, non-profit, and professional
Levels Coached
- Senior Executives & Directors
- Operational & Functional Leaders
- Front-Line Managers & Supervisors
- Entrepreneurs & Individual Contributors
Certifications & Professional Training
- ICF, ACC (Associate Certified Coach)
- Executive Coach Certification, John Mattone – Intelligent Leadership (ICF)
- Resilient Leadership Coach Certification (ICF)
- Harvard Kennedy School, Leadership Certificate
- UCLA Anderson School of Management, Leadership Certificate
- Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), Executive Program Graduate
- McKinsey Management Accelerator Program
- University of South Florida Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certification
Who We Are
Elevate Leadership, established in 2018 provides leadership development training and integrated coaching programs, and culture and organizational effectiveness consulting
Our Mission is to empower leaders, teams, and organizations to foster the emergence of new environments where people and organizations are enriched, resilient, and productive.
Our Approach
Blending business strategy and human-centered coaching to elevate leadership, performance, and culture.
At Elevate Leadership Coaching, we help leaders, teams, and organizations thrive through clarity, alignment, and transformation
Our Process
A transformative journey designed to elevate awareness, alignment, and performance.
- Leadership Assessment & Planning
Identify strengths, patterns, and growth areas through a clear, data-informed leadership assessment. - Self-Awareness & Mindset Alignment
Explore values, beliefs, and leadership identity to strengthen authenticity and emotional intelligence. - Current State Diagnosis & Clarity Sessions
Gain clarity on strengths and gaps, define your vision, and set meaningful coaching goals. - Future State Development & Planning
Build an actionable roadmap with tools and strategies to leverage talent and drive results. - Targeted Leadership Solutions
Integrate customized coaching aligned with the greatest areas of opportunity.
Outcomes
- 1 Elevated Leadership Performance
Leaders gain clarity, confidence, and strategic capability — driving stronger individual and organizational results. - 2 Resilient & Inclusive Leadership
Equipped to lead through change and uncertainty, leaders foster cultures of inclusivity, trust, and adaptability. - 3 Collaborative Teams & Partnerships
Teams operate with alignment and shared purpose, creating high-trust environments that elevate collective performance. - 4 Lasting Growth & Behavioral Change
Deep transformation leads to sustainable growth — connecting personal awareness with measurable organizational impact.
