Elissa G.

After working for more than 10 years in the social impact sector as a communications specialist and sustainability consultant, I founded EGCC with the mission to deepen the impact of purpose-driven individuals, teams, and organizations through a focus on purpose alignment and well-being. While based in Paris, France, I work internationally with individuals and teams—either remotely or in-person whenever possible.

I believe that every person has the potential to show up feeling fulfilled and energetic in their personal and professional lives. To get there, individuals need to align their lives with their unique purpose and values and prioritize their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Organizations also play an important role. By living their values through strong cultures and designing work environments that enable their people to thrive, they can deepen their impact through enhanced efficiency, engagement, and performance.

Prior to founding EGCC, I worked in more than 15 countries to advance women’s empowerment, worker well-being, and human rights in global value chains. With a demanding workload, frequent travel, and a deep passion for positively impacting the world, I experienced firsthand the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a positive mindset while working tirelessly for a mission I cared about. However, I refused to accept that doing good work had to come at the expense of one’s own health and happiness.

With this motivation to catalyze change in individuals and organizations, I pursued an Executive Master’s Degree in Change: Transforming Self and Organizations from INSEAD and completed my thesis research on well-being in the social impact sector. I am a Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner from iPEC and a certified holistic health coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I also have a BA in International Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley.