Helping organizations build stronger leaders, healthier teams, and more effective workplaces.
Every organization depends on people. The right leadership, effective communication, and healthy team dynamics can determine whether an organization thrives or struggles.
Whether you’re strengthening an existing leadership team, preparing for organizational change, or seeking to improve workplace morale, understanding how people think, communicate, and contribute is essential.
Ellen helps organizations build stronger leaders and more effective teams using the principles of Adlerian psychology—a research-validated approach that provides practical insights into human behavior, leadership, and collaboration.
A Different Perspective on Leadership
Unlike personality assessments that place people into fixed categories, Adlerian psychology explores the unique goals, motivations, strengths, and behavioral patterns that influence how individuals lead, collaborate, and solve problems. Developed by pioneering psychiatrist Alfred Adler more than a century ago, this method remains remarkably relevant to today’s workplaces because it focuses on encouragement, cooperation, purpose, and social responsibility.
Ellen’s Background
Ellen was trained in Adlerian personality assessment by Conrad Kaplan, who learned the technique from Edith Foster, one of Alfred Adler’s original students. Ellen had the opportunity to meet with Foster and practice the technique, and she has written a book on the method. She is a member of the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology and a recipient of its President’s Award.
Services
Ellen works with organizations to:
- Strengthen executive and emerging leaders
- Improve team communication and collaboration
- Support organizational change
- Build healthier workplace cultures
- Improve hiring and succession planning
- Facilitate team-building workshops
- Resolve interpersonal challenges
- Increase employee engagement and morale
Every engagement is tailored to the organization’s goals, culture, and leadership challenges.
Let’s Start a Conversation
Strong organizations are built by people who understand themselves, understand one another, and share a common purpose.
If your organization is seeking to strengthen leadership, improve team effectiveness, make more informed hiring decisions, or build a healthier workplace culture, Ellen would welcome the opportunity to discuss how leadership consulting and Adlerian personality assessment can help you succeed. Schedule an introductory conversation today.
Praise for Adlerian trainings
“What an experience to be a part of this training. To be able to see in real time how the connection from childhood experiences connect to our adult life decisions. I look forward to applying this tool with my one-on-one engagements in ministry and professional youth intervention work. Look forward to reading the book. Thank you so very much!”
“This training presented information that was new and exciting. This topic fascinated me very much and I hope to use this knowledge and apply it to myself and those around me.”
“I am interested in learning more about Adlerian psychology because it provides practical strategies for fostering resilience, cooperation, and personal responsibility while maintaining compassion and respect for the individual.”
Learn More
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