Rachael Ellison

Consultant and Coach

Rachael is an organizational development practitioner and executive coach with over 20 years of experience helping leaders and organizations navigate workplace transformation. In her most recent role at Harvard University, she led Dynamic Work initiatives and coached deans and directors through organizational change.

Drawing from extensive research in organizational behavior and neuroscience, she helps leaders build psychological safety, embrace growth mindset, align purpose with performance, navigate change, and strengthen workplace connections. Her approach combines evidence-based strategies with practical tools that leaders can immediately apply.

Clients value Rachael's ability to bridge theory and practice, helping them move from reactivity to intentional leadership. Her style emphasizes self-awareness and regulation as foundations for organizational change. She excels at helping leaders identify their strengths and leverage them to create sustainable transformation.

Through individual coaching, group facilitation, and organizational consulting, Rachael guides leaders to develop the skills needed for today's rapidly evolving workplace. She specializes in helping organizations build cultures of trust, learning, and resilience while maintaining high performance.

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Professional Highlights

  • 20+ years experience in

    organizational development

    and executive coaching

  • Former Dynamic Work Lead

    and Senior OD Consultant at

    Harvard University

  • Co-host, The Breadwinners

    Podcast, Boss Like Belle

  • International coach and

    consultant for Fortune 500

    companies, startups, and

    nonprofits

Industry Experience

  • Higher Education

  • Technology

  • Pharmaceutical

  • Professional Services

  • Advertising

  • Non-profits

  • Commercial Real Estate​

Certifications & Education

  • MA, Social Organizational

    Psychology, Columbia

    University

  • BA, Sarah Lawrence College

  • Brown University Coaching

    Certification

  • International Coaching

    Federation (ICF) ACC

    Certified Coach

  • Internal Family Systems

    Foundation

  • Predictive Index, Cultural

    Competence Certification

  • Trauma Informed Coaching

    Training

  • LEA 360 Assessment

    Certified