I promote a holistic approach to eating, physical activity, recovery, and self-care. I have coached hundreds of individuals and groups in dozens of organizations and companies to help them make lifestyle changes moving them from "knowing" what to do "actually doing it" with real and lasting results.
I've dedicated the past 20+ years to coaching professionals like myself through workplace wellbeing programs, promoting a holistic approach to eating, physical activity, health, resilience and self-care.
I grew up in the United States and it was not until moving to Switzerland to study French that I discovered the healthy, grounded lifestyle I live and breathe today. As an Economist and Senior Management Consultant in the Finance Industry, I was faced with corporate responsibilities, extensive travel, lack of time and stress. I truly understand the challenges of a busy working lifestyle which leave us feeling frustrated, burned out and stuck. In 2003 I decided to empower myself through nutrition and lifestyle changes. I lost 20 kilos, discovered the vibrant Swiss lifestyle I was craving and have dedicated the past 25+ years to helping others do the same. I am married, have 3 children and live happily near Geneva, Switzerland.
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With over 30 years of experience as an external and internal senior consultant in dozens of multinational organizations, Ellen serves as a strategic business partner for Boards, Committees and Executive Leaders. She brings a global view and a multi-cultural voice to everything workplace wellbeing.
She advocates co-creating the organizations needed to attract, inspire, and retain the best people possible while supporting health and wellness coaching as a means to doing so.
So often, we know what to do about our wellbeing, but how many of us are actually doing it?
Ellen’s outgoing American personality, combined with Swiss precision, motivates us to go from knowing what to do to actually doing it. Nobody leaves one of Ellen’s talks without a new habit or thought ready to put into action.
In English or French, Ellen addresses workplace wellness from a holistic, results-driven place, including everything from nutrition and exercise to relationships and DEI initiatives. She inspires with an empowering energy that makes not taking action – quite simply – not an option!
Recognizing that nearly 1 in 3 people in the world is over 50, Ellen confronts demographic challenges at both the individual and the organizational level. Her book is a unique wake-up call designed to inspire the 50+ generation to grasp the modern ageing paradigm before it’s too late, to shake-up mindsets to embrace the years ahead, and to offer vision, tools, tips and guidelines to thrive NOW.
In addition to her book (published in both English and French), Ellen also publishes regularly for her own blog, Thrive Global, The National Wellness Institute, The International Coaching Federation and other renown international publications.
Partnerships and Collaborations
International Coaching Federation
WhealthyU Workplace Wellbeing, Wake-Up, Shake-Up Thrive, and Essential Branding for Coaches coach training programs are approved for Continuing Education credit by the International Coaching Federation. The ICF is the leading global organization for coaches and coaching. ICF is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.
National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching
WhealthyU Workplace Wellbeing, Wake-Up, Shake-Up Thrive, Menopause Matters and Essential Branding for Coaches coach training programs are approved for Continuing Education credit by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). The esteemed NBC-HWC credential represents training, education, and assessment standards, allowing for the profession to advance in all aspects of health care and wellness.
Chair: Global Wellness Coaching Initiative
The Wellness Coaching Initiative of The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) empowers individuals and businesses around the world to confidently partner with wellness coaches, optimizing health and wellbeing. Our mission is to clarify wellness coach specialties and global guidelines through education and community resources. The GWI is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower wellness worldwide by educating the public and private sectors about preventative health and wellness. GWI’s research, programs, and initiatives have been instrumental in the growth of the wellness economy and in uniting the health and wellness industries.
Swiss Diversity
I am honored to act as president of the jury for the Swiss Diversity Awards 2023. Swiss Diversity is an association that strives to promote social recognition and promotion of diversity and inclusion in Switzerland. Swiss Diversity is a platform with the vision of promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. The focus is on the recognition and promotion of equal opportunities for people of different ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, skin colors, social origins, ages, impairments, or religions. To realize our goals, we have launched various diversity events such as the Award Night, the Forum, the Think Tank, a Label, and many more. As the Swiss Diversity Association, we stand up for the recognition and promotion of diversity in Swiss society and are convinced that living diversity and inclusion have a positive effect in all areas of life.
Medical Coaching Institute
I am honored to collaborate with Shiri Ben Arzi. MCI is an international coaching school providing advanced coaching training programs founded in 2011 and has been actively training medical and caregiver coaches as well as developing cutting-edge coaching programs for healthcare professionals in the fields of adherence, patient-centered medicine, self-care and resilience, and leadership.
Health Promotion Switzerland
As an accredited consultant and assessor for the Friendly Workspace Label and Job Stress Analysis, I support organizations to assess, strategize or improve their workplace well-being programs. With intentional workplace well-being, organizations prove their ongoing commitment to good working conditions and healthy employees — a must in today’s talent market.
Studies in Switzerland show that by systematically implementing Workplace Health Management (WHM), organizations:
- Save CHF 8000.- per year/employee in lost productivity,
- Reduce by 25% the number of stressed employees,
- Save 2.6 days of absence per year/employee,
- Obtain a return on investment (ROI) of CHF 1: 3 - 6.
The Women Circle
Our mission, our motivation is to motivate and support women to lead a self-determined and healthy life. At The Women Circle, we are breaking a taboo subject - menopause. The Women Circle is a site specifically designed for women seeking help and support to cope with menopause. We offer solutions and recommendations tailored to your specific needs, including hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. THIS IS OUR MISSION, OUR MOVEMENT, OUR STORY.
Collaborative Partners Eco-System
Accreditations and Distinctions
- Chair of The Global Wellness Institute Health and Wellness Coaching Initiative
- ICF Mentor Coach for multiple globally recognized training programs
- 2022 National Wellness Insitute Circle of Leadership Award for outstanding contributions to the field of wellness and service to the wellness community
- 3-Year (2020-2022) Global Leader of the International Coaching Federation Health and Wellness Coaching Community of Practice
- National Wellness Institute Member of the Multicultural Competency Committee
- Board Member The Inclusion Foundation
- Amazon best selling author in several categeories