Ela Staniak

Ela Staniak champions those corporate and business leaders who are ready to elevate their trajectory and secure their rightful place at the boardroom table or claim their space in their entrepreneurial zone of genius with confidence, purpose, and fulfilment, all while staying true to their values and boundaries.

For over 15 years Ela has worked closely with high-performing corporate and business decision-makers, as well as emerging leaders worldwide, across sectors such as government, media, STEM, HR, finance, banking, real estate, healthcare, mining, social housing and construction. She is passionate about enhancing the capabilities of impact-driven leaders, supporting them in learning, implementing, and integrating tools that drive effective team leadership and organisational success.

One of Ela’s core purpose pillars in championing women in leadership – helping them thrive and excel in top decision-making roles – has been featured in hundreds of print and broadcast outlets, including Forbes Australia. She also delivered a 2020 TED Talk titled “Diversity & Inclusion Are Logically Impossible.”

In 2024, she was recognised as one of the top 20 ‘WOW’ Dale Carnegie Trainers globally in the Voice of the Customer category.

1) Client Assessment & Analysis

Ela starts the process by clarifying the desired objectives and shaping the vision of the future – both short-term and long-term – together with the coachee.

2) Self-Image & Identity Shift

Secondly, they start uncovering blind spots, reshaping perceived limitations, and strengthening self-perception to align with leadership aspirations and organisational KPIs.

3) Behavioural Alignment

With an upgraded identity, they will commit to new leadership behaviours while eliminating self-sabotaging habits. This includes clarifying core values, leading to a stronger Leadership Presence– including:

• Projected confidence
• Influential communication
• Stronger relationships at work and home

Leaders learn to become more trustworthy, reliable, and influential.

4) Strategic Decision-Making

Leaders develop the ability to make clearer, values-aligned decisions, reducing hesitation and increasing their ability to influence and lead effectively. They explore: Decision-making frameworks; Coaching for performance ; Navigating conflict effectively/ Conducting Difficult Conversations; Increasing employee engagement. These skills are essential for driving impact and leading with confidence.

5) Sustainable Growth & Next Stage

The final step is integration, ensuring that mindset, behaviour, and decision-making improvements lead to measurable, long-term leadership success. Together they develop a vision beyond the vision- stretching aspirations, stepping outside comfort zones, and fast-tracking results.

Both, emerging and senior leaders.

Ela understands the unique needs and challenges leaders face at different stages of their careers. Emerging leaders may need guidance in building confidence, developing foundational skills, and navigating new responsibilities, while senior leaders often benefit from strategies to refine their leadership style, break through limiting patterns, uncover blind spots, and tackle high-stakes decisions. Ela prioritises building trust with clients personally, ensuring she understands the unique nature of their roles and the specific demands of their industries.

Ela has worked with individuals from the following organisations: Westpac, NAB, ANZ, Sanitarium, PwC, Caterpillar, Lockton Australia, IMB, McCarrolls as well as other privately owned businesses.