Elise Partin

Empowering Leaders Through Strategic Communication and Coaching

Elise Partin is a dynamic leader, seasoned executive coach, and expert communicator who helps individuals and teams refine their messaging, strengthen executive presence, and navigate complex challenges. As Senior Counsel at Mackey Strategies, Elise specializes in executive coaching for professionals at every level—with particular experience supporting women leaders—offering personalized sessions, team training, and strategic guidance that empowers leaders to clarify their professional goals and chart a practical roadmap to reach them.

With real-world experience at the intersection of leadership, public service, and education, Elise brings deep expertise in effective communication, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement. Her coaching focuses on helping leaders be heard, be trusted, and move their priorities forward.

Expertise in Coaching and Communication

As a professional coach and public speaker, Elise helps leaders find their voice, develop resilience, and set and achieve ambitious goals. Her areas of expertise include:

• Executive Coaching: One-on-one sessions tailored to enhance communication, leadership, and management skills.

• Public Speaking & Messaging: Practical guidance on preparing for board meetings, major presentations, and difficult conversations.

• Career Mapping & Advancement: Structured goal-setting and action planning to define next steps and build a strategic professional trajectory.

• Team Training: Group engagements focused on building collaboration, improving effectiveness, and navigating challenges.

• Crisis Management: Strategies for staying focused and proactive before, during, and after crises.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Guidance on building consensus and aligning teams for institutional success.

Elise’s strategic and empathetic approach ensures that her clients are equipped to succeed, no matter the challenges they face.

Education and Values

In addition to her role at Mackey Strategies, Elise teaches at the University of South Carolina’s School of Public Health, where she shares her expertise in communication and leadership. She is passionate about helping others discover their potential, build resilience, and make meaningful contributions to their communities and organizations.