Episodes

I want to thank you all who have listened to this show this year. The people that I've interviewed and brought to you are very dear and close to my heart and leaders in the world I see having a huge impact on disrupting the norm and creating a world that they envision for all of us in the future. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for listening. I want to wish you all a very warm and healthy holiday season. We're going to take a short break and be back at the beginning of the year with ...

Why do we stay committed to our dreams? Elena and Angela Shanker discuss this question as they talk about being a successful musician in NYC and following your dreams despite hardships. Check out Elena’s website to learn more about how she can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. What is your current relationship to commitment? For some, commitment is a burden. For others, it’s an obligation or responsibility. But let’s dig a little deeper. What is your commitment b...

Can you be a strong leader and feel deeply? In this episode, Elena and her guest, Lauren Borden, discuss the leadership strengths of HSPs, the benefits of emotional awareness, and more! Check out Elena’s website to learn more about how she can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. What gifts would more emotional awareness allow you to receive? Deeper relationships? Better communication with others? A stronger business? When you become more aware of your own emotional...

On this episode, Elena speaks with screenwriter and podcast producer, Eric McKeever, about his show, The Coach, why audio comedy is important, and how to stop resisting creative ideas. What creative project or idea have you been resisting? If you’re a creative or an entrepreneur, it seems new ideas are always coming to mind. Oftentimes, this can result in us acting on all of our new ideas, which keeps us from moving forward because we’re going in so many directions. Or, in response to spreading ...

John Biethan discusses the power of being heard, and podcasting’s unique ability to make that possible, because we all have something of value to say. What do you want to be known for in the world? What would you want people to say “thank you” for when you’re gone? In her Weekly Coaching Tip, Elena provides insight on how to look into the future, consider the qualities you want to be remembered for, the legacy you want to leave, and how to work backwards from there to start making them a reality...

In her weekly Coaching Tip, Elena provides insight on what it means to be vulnerable and highlights the benefits of emotional exposure. Blaine Heck discusses the complexities of fertility and pregnancy for women in the workplace, as well as the hurdles that must be overcome with a disability. What does “being vulnerable” actually mean? While conventional wisdom says being vulnerable is being exposed to the potential of physical or emotional harm, Elena gives her own thoughts, using an illustrati...

What is your current relationship with spirituality? We'll take a closer look at that in our coaching tip for the week. And in our interview segment, we’ll be joined by Meghan Smith, a spiritual teacher, leader, and coach. Learn more about how Elena can support you here https://elenaarmijo.com/ Meghan completed the Accomplishment Coaching Program in Victoria, B.C. Canada in 2019 and stayed on in a leadership role with the company for an additional two years upon graduation. Her podcast “The Skep...

With the Great Resignation, the current recession, and other issues, so many teams are facing several crises now. Find out what you can do to lead more effectively through all of these challenges and more. Did you know that what happens throughout an organization is magnified at the C-Suite or executive level? Of course, each department and each level of the organization struggles with certain things. Today’s guest says something that might surprise you: she says it moves upward. The person at t...

Where are you neglecting to celebrate in your life? We'll look at that in our coaching tip for the week. In our interview segment today, we have Alex Terranova, professional certified coach, founder of The Dream Mason, Inc., and author of Fictional Authenticity. Elena says of him, “I love this man so much. We met in our coach training program, and after an entire year of intense immersive training, we came out better humans and coaches for the world.” Learn more about how Elena Armijo can suppor...

In this episode, Elena talks with Hilary Hoffman about how she got integrated into the C-Suite Collective. After nearly a decade in finance, spending her time most notably at Goldman Sachs and Oaktree Capital Management, Hilary Hoffman launched her fitness platform The SOTO Method in 2021. The SOTO Method is a program she initially created for herself; strapped for time, she craved a more efficient burn. The workout needed to reflect her reality: she had only 35 minutes, and every single second ...

What is the difference between a mentor and a coach? We look at that in this episode, and in our interview segment, we have Steve Friedman. Steve is an executive coach and consultant who has had several professions. He was the president of Pace University from 2007 to 2017, and he served as the dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. He was a well-established lawyer and created many, many breakthroughs for people in the world. He says, “For the last four or five years, I've ...

Vibrant and passionate executive coach Juanita Molano Parra speaks with Elena Armijo about the double-edged sword of authenticity, creating a world of belonging and kindness, and expressing anger in a positive way. Learn more about how Elena Armijo can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. In this segment of The Collective Corner, Elena Armijo speaks with overcomer, creative, and executive coach Juanita Molano Parra. Originally from Bogota, Columbia, Juanita pursued ...

Elena’s special guest this week is her childhood friend, Santino Jimenez. In this episode, you’ll learn how they were both shaped by their childhoods in Las Cruces, the lessons Santino has learned in his entertainment career, and why it’s vital to take action! Check out Elena’s website to learn more about how she can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. What gifts from your past have turned out to be your superpowers today? Sometimes, what is hindering us in the pre...

Are you a small business owner or someone who’s considering launching your own business? Then, you’ll definitely want to listen to Elena’s conversation with Small Business Consultant and Certified Business Coach Robyn Koenig. Together, they talk about the lessons she’s learned, how to utilize structures in your small business, the power of simplifying, and more! Check out Elena’s website to learn more about how she can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. What could...

Do you ever feel lost or that you’ve forgotten who you are? Well, Business and Life Coach Aisha Crumbine is here to talk about how you can get clear on who you are, set boundaries, and embrace the journey so you can thrive! Learn more about how Elena Armijo can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. On the latest episode of The Collective Corner, Elena Armijo speaks with powerhouse Business and Life Coach Aisha Crumbine. Aisha is a certified trainer in psychological s...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra conductor and music director John Gennaro Devlin joins Elena Armijo to talk about living in light of your values, the importance of relationships when you’re creating change, how to create a bridge between the artistic, business, and blue-collar communities, and more! Learn more about how Elena Armijo can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. What do values have to do with leadership? Too often, we are either not clear on our values or do ...

In this segment of The Collective Corner, Elena Armijo talks with the wonderful Melanie Paez and Liz Haber Zambrano about their shared experiences as Latin American women, their approaches to coaching, and the beauty of looking at the world through the relationships you can create. Learn more about how Elena Armijo can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. In this episode of The Collective Corner, Elena Armijo talks with the wonderful Melanie Paez and Liz Haber Zambr...

Do you want to find support? Take a listen to Elena’s latest interview with Michelle Mercier for tips on creating space for what you need and developing yourself. Check out Elena’s website to learn more about how she can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. What does giving yourself permission look like today? If you gave yourself permission to get what you need in the moment, what would change? Would it bring you more joy? Would it create more opportunities? Would ...

As we navigate life, it’s easy to forget our dreams, or to give up on dreaming altogether. Today, Elena talks with Tynan Davis, who encourages us to dream bigger, remember who we are, and live with joy. Check out Elena’s website to learn more about how she can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. What dreams have you forgotten about? As we navigate life, it’s easy to forget our dreams or to give up on dreaming altogether. But dreams are important. Eleanor Roosevelt ...

Learn more about how Elena Armijo can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. On the second segment of The Collective Corner, Elena Armijo is joined by the beautiful Bebuo Ewa and Hillary Hittner. Bebuo’s name means “persevere,” which is exactly what she has done and what she is passionate about helping others do by engaging in transformational leadership. Hillary is an inclusive leader who is committed to creating an empathetic space so that everyone can be courageous...

Learn more about how Elena Armijo can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. How do I create a culture of diversity and belonging in my organization? This is a question that has saturated much of the conversation surrounding company culture. Contrary to popular belief, creating the culture you want is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Instead, it requires you to take a good look at four distinct areas and adjust accordingly in order to begin creating a culture of belo...

Learn more about how Elena Armijo can support you in seeing and using the power that resides within you. Welcome to a new feature on our podcast called The Collective Corner! As the founder of the C-Suite Collective, I realized that we have SO MUCH gold on our platform and we want to share it with the world. Twice a month, we will be bringing you a conversation around leadership from the viewpoint of coaches, specifically the ones on our team, to amplify the conversations we are having with clie...