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About me
Transformational Coaching for Life and Work
Begin a journey of curiosity toward deeper meaning and effectiveness
I think of myself as a bridge. This may be a better title than coach, consultant, or mentor— some of the titles I’ve held over 30 years of client work. In other words, I build a connection for my clients between larger holistic concepts and the everyday physical world, between the invisible and visible, between the quiet hunch and verifiable fact.
In short, I help people find alignment. Often, this is simply a matter of, first, creating a space of rich inquiry, then, asking a different question, and, finally, reframing the problem as an invitation to make a shift. Throughout the process, my job is to remain grounded, practical, and real-life. Whether my clients are leaders inside their own lives or are serving others in a larger context, the outcomes I want my clients to reach must be tangible and concrete.
For 15 years, I consulted almost exclusively in Fortune 100 companies, coaching CEO’s, teaching creativity, communication, and C-level team building to impact corporate bottom lines. This led me to develop Right Fit Hiring, which helps companies assess candidates and predict their future performance.
Today, I work primarily with individuals who, more often than not, are teachers, leaders, and healers. This work combines my lifelong drive to understand the human psyche, the traditional tools I developed early in my career, a cadre of new and emerging frameworks, and my innate intuition. I am privileged to spend my days teaching the teachers, leading the leaders, and sitting for the healers in a way that is uniquely my own.
If you think there may be support for you in this work, please contact me for a complimentary exploratory call at 336-303-1034 or at elisabeth@elisabethvonclemm.com.
Degrees & Certifications
- MA, Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
- BA, International Relations, Pomona College
- Myers-Briggs, FIRO-B, StrengthFinder, SDI Values Certifications
- The Enneagram Institute Certifications
- Human Design
- Right Fit Hiring Assessments
Testimonials
Sarah
I recommend Elisabeth to people constantly. I do not exaggerate when I say that my work with Elisabeth has been the single most impactful thing I have done for my own growth. Ever. Period.
I’ve worked with Elisabeth for about 12 years. In some ways it’s difficult to even remember the person who originally sought her services. I remember that my work life was very stressful, and my personal life was punctuated by one giant shift after another. It felt like things were happening to me, and I had no control over those things. Everything I thought, felt and did was a reaction, a defense, a way of being that had, up to that point, worked beautifully for me but was no longer the way I wanted to exist in the world.
My work with Elisabeth has been a gradual peeling back of the layers of my ways of being in the world. Elisabeth has listened compassionately and actively while creating a safe space where I could explore whether the things I have believed about myself were true. At the same time, Elisabeth has helped me to set up the life I’ve always wanted for myself but thought wasn’t possible. She can see possibilities and creative ways of enacting what I want when I am mired in fear.
Today, I have my own back. I have quiet within the flux and chaos of everyday life. Practically speaking, I have the MFA I have wanted for more than 20 years. I have a level of self-awareness that I didn’t even realize I wanted.
Be prepared to surprise yourself. Be prepared to discover a deeper well of resources within yourself than you thought possible.
Sarah – Author/Entrepreneur/Community Organizer
Amanda
Transformative. Time with Elisabeth has been nothing short of transformative for me personally, professionally, and relationally. Through her gentle wisdom and knowledge, she has taught me to understand myself, have confidence in my unique strengths, and grow in awareness of my compete and total self. I’ve learned that it’s ok to occasionally take a break from my big engine of energy and ideas. And she has taught me through my own self-awareness that I can walk into the boardroom assured of myself and confident by being myself. Elisabeth is brilliant in understanding people and how they relate to each other. I highly encourage you to invest in yourself, your business, or the people around you by spending time with Elisabeth.
Amanda – Managing Director, Financial Services
Kerry
I originally reached out to Elisabeth in May of 2020. I was familiar with her work through my employer, who had collaborated with her for many years. He recognized my need for support during a tough time, so he suggested I start working with Elisabeth as a coach. I was hesitant but very willing to try something new!
I didn’t realize it at the time, but I was struggling with anxiety. This was compounded by a busy personal life, raising a blended family, work-related stress, and trying to figure out how to be a working mom during the pandemic.
Elisabeth is excellent at grasping and comprehending your personality style and coaching you toward your strengths while effectively addressing weaknesses or “strengths overdone.” I’ve observed that she tailors her coaching approach to my employer differently than she does for me, showing her deep understanding of working with each person as a unique individual.
In the first few sessions, Elisabeth immediately gave me tools and action items to help me deal with the key stressors in my life. We talked in depth about my tendency to overthink, and she coached me on identifying and managing triggers before they escalate. She also gave me strategies on what to do when I was already “on the ceiling.” As my professional responsibilities have grown and my children have gotten older, she has continued to adjust our sessions to assist me in balancing my roles as a leader, a mother, and a wife.
Elisabeth has helped me learn so much about myself and the people around me and how to handle difficult situations confidently. I would absolutely recommend her 10 out of 10.
Kerry – Chief Operating Officer, Information Technology Solutions
Chris
Initially, I reached out to Elisabeth to get help with her Right Fit Hiring services. After that, I was looking for guidance in business. Neither of these ended up being why I continued working with Elisabeth. I continued working with Elisabeth because she helped me to grow in ways that I wasn’t sure I could. At minimum, she helped me develop into a confident and accomplished leader with much to offer others.
Elisabeth has been one of the most, if not the most, impactful people in my life. She has a way of opening your eyes to things – a world, a life – in which you may never imagine. Elisabeth has the ability to see into you and your soul so that she can discuss with you things that are important to you in your life and/or business and bring them to the forefront. To help you hone your skills, your being, and your life. I have not met anyone prior to nor since I started working with her who has this sort of ability. I am indebted to Elisabeth for the ways in which she has helped me to be the person that I am – an individual, a person, who has worth and that I am proud of.
Chris – Owner, Commercial Electrical Contracting
Robyn
When I first came to see Elisabeth, I didn’t have any idea I needed support at all which, in retrospect, is surprising since I had just gone through a HUGE transition and I couldn’t fully see how it was impacting me. Self-doubt was clouding my ability to see myself clearly and I didn’t have a conscious awareness that I could also use some support. On top of that, I myself work energetically and coach people through transitions, so I felt well-equipped with the tools to support myself. Trusting my gut over my head, I had an introductory appointment with Elisabeth.
Elisabeth showed me where I was and mirrored that back to me. She met me without imposing any agenda of her own and she allowed me to see the bigger picture, in me and around me. I love that Elisabeth uses different tools than I do. This allows me to see a larger perspective and notice very subtle blindspots. In fact, what I’ve learned is that the further we grow and evolve, the more subtle those blindspots become!
Elisabeth has helped me move through pivotal decisions, referring me back to the answers I already have in me. Elisabeth has no attachment to a particular outcome or “one right way” to do things but always has a clear focus on what I want and how to help me move there. She supports results without forcing. Elisabeth is totally trustworthy, a safe place to be supported and to hear myself, and an invaluable resource with a breadth and depth of experience gained through years of honing her craft.
Robyn, Yoga and Meditation Teacher
Nani
Elisabeth is a gifted coach who utilizes a rare combination of experience, a large toolbox and strong intuition. Her non-judgmental and straight forward approach can meet you where you are at and help you figure out what’s right for you.
I hired Elisabeth as a transformational coach several years ago to help me grow my small business. I was totally stuck, and she helped me get focused on what I love, value and want from my life and my business. She can quickly assess my needs and flow with whatever comes up for me. She can see past my words to my truth. She provides a space for me to get clarity and sort things out. She has the tools to the help me move forward and grow my business.
Elisabeth encourages, support & believes in me and she helps me find the truth or lessons in my challenges. She also reminds me stop sometimes and celebrate my progress.
I would recommend Elisabeth to anyone who is looking for support and guidance in figuring how to make a change in their life or business.
Nani – Human Design Tools
Aubrey
The work we have done has been incredibly powerful and helpful. Thank you for holding space for me while I explore some difficult topics. I am so grateful to have you in my life, Elisabeth. Not only do you bring context to what the world is experiencing, you personalize it in such a beautiful way that it instantly makes sense. I am so grateful to experience the magic of you.
Aubrey, Insurance Agency Owner
Amy
I asked Elisabeth for help after working in the same industry for nearly two decades and was considering a career change. I had some ideas and was stuck on how to move forward. Elisabeth quickly recognized that I first needed a way to identify and state my feelings. I remember being surprised at what seemed a unique way to proceed and have since come to appreciate this method for addressing the challenges of life.
With Elisabeth alongside the journey, I decided to leave corporate America, move to another state, and start a full-time graduate program. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Elisabeth was an invaluable resource in coming to terms with the transition for myself, as well as communicating this significant change to friends and family.
A decade later, I continue to seek out Elisabeth’s services when considering a life change due to her strong listening skills, attention to detail, deep intuition, and thoughtful questions. I highly recommend Elisabeth as a life coach.
Amy – Financial Services Professional