About Elevare
We are a collective of curious minds who excel at coaching, consulting and asking the crucial questions among those who want to stretch beyond the present and achieve new growth. We are about building up individuals, teams, leaders and business to levels they have not achieved on their own. In line with today’s challenges and opportunities, Elevare provides a unique blend of capabilities designed to elevate those they serve.
The uniqueness of Elevare lies in our process based on discovery, collaboration, and reflection. We believe that the path to solutions starts here, no matter the business question. Whether engaging us to coach high potential teammates to the next level or to facilitate a team workshops to draw out opportunities and align on next steps, we are your partner. Research indicates businesses want more for their team and clients but lack the time to map a course of action. Partnering with an objective team focused on the work to be done could be the difference between wishing for change and making it happen.
About Debby
Debby Schlesinger-Hellman is a leadership coach and consultant who advises business owners and their teams on continued growth. Debby is passionate about people, their growth and their happiness. She is curious by nature which leads to discovery beyond coaching for success and allows people to uncover a new excitement for themselves. As a result, Elevare was founded with the purpose of helping people and organizations to identify and elevate what matters.
Debby has worked 30+ years building teams, coaching individuals, and developing a path for leadership within organizations. She has worked directly with clients to build successful brands.
Debby has been active in the Insights Association ( formerly the MRA) for her career, leading as Chairman of the Board, chairing conferences, speaking and lobbying for reform when needed. While on the Board, Debby was instrumental in leading the board to develop new guidelines, a five year strategic plan and changes to the standards of the association.
Debby worked for Schlesinger Group as an executive in strategic development. She built effective teams, coached many individuals, created new offerings and developed successful client relationships. She was instrumental in developing new areas for business growth.
Debby has a B.S. from American University, has taught classes at USC Business School, served on the board of private institutions, and serves as an advisor for a number of start-up firms.
She currently resides in southern California while spending much time in New York and around the world.
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“Debby’s depth of knowledge about human behavior and her innovative mindset are a powerful combination that I don’t see in many others. She has a strong collaborative spirit which allows for ideas to develop, build and strengthen without losing the driving insight. She is my ‘go-to’ person when I know the work will be hard because I know the journey will be made easier by having her on the team.”
— Jill Donahue-Director, Consumer & Marketplace Insights Nestle Purina
“While spearheading our global brand, Debby imparted wisdom and principles that profoundly shaped my journey as a leader, transcending the office to impact the way I communicate in all aspects of my life. Debby incorporates her unique experience that is timely, necessary, and powerful for leaders of today.”
— Nadine Casaletto- Vice President Schlesinger Global Qualitative
“Debby is a one-of-a-kind business leader, mentor and human being. I have had the honor of getting to know and watching Debby manage a large global research company, encourage and coach young professionals, and oversee philanthropic efforts for a non-profit. There is no one I trust more for professional -- and personal -- advice. Her enthusiasm, pragmatism, experience and kind-heartedness bring something very unique to the table. Business owners and individuals seeking professional coaching or leadership would be extremely lucky to find someone with her breadth and depth of experience. I'm so grateful to know Debby and have been indebted to have her support.”