Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching
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, enhance influence, and navigate complex challenges. As Senior Counsel at Mackey Strategies, Elise specializes in executive coaching, offering personalized sessions, team training, and strategic guidance to empower leaders to excel in their roles, be heard, and accomplish their goals.
With real-world experience at the intersection of leadership, public service, and education, Elise brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her coaching, with particular expertise in effective communication, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement.
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.
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.
Educator 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.