Coaching

Leadership at Scale Requires Structural Clarity.

- Philosophy -

Our executive coaching is reserved for senior leaders navigating high-stakes growth, transition, or expanded responsibility.

These are often leaders who have been promoted quickly, entrusted with complex change, or asked to stabilize teams without formal preparation.

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    Our Coaching Focus

    Executive coaching engagements may address:

     • Clarifying leadership identity and decision-making style
    • Strengthening executive presence and communication
    • Navigating organizational politics with integrity
    • Leading teams through structural change
    • Moving from reactive management to intentional leadership
    • Building accountability frameworks that sustain performance

    This work is strategic, direct, and grounded in execution — not abstract theory. At ELLA Consulting, we believe leadership is not about holding the title, it is about knowing how to use it.

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    How Our Coaching Is Structured

    Executive coaching is offered as:

    • Standalone premium engagement for senior leaders
    • An add-on to consulting engagements for leadership teams
    • Part of organizational transition or restructuring initiatives

    Coaching engagements are structured, goal-oriented, and time-bound — designed to create measurable movement, not indefinite conversation.

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    Ideal For Leaders Who:


     • Have recently stepped into C-suite or senior roles
    • Are leading complex organizational change
    • Are being developed—but without the right alignment of mentorship, sponsorship, and support
    • Have the desire to strengthen their impact without compromising integrity
    • Are committed to evolving how they lead — not just what they manage

- The Outcome -

  • Clarity

  • Confidence

  • Structural Discipline

  • Sustained Leadership Impact

- Testimonials -

  • Her impact on our 80-person intern cohort was truly remarkable. She led a session on organization and time management, and it became the most engaging and interactive session to date.

    Her expertise in facilitation shone through in her ability to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment — the interns were actively involved, asking questions, sharing experiences, and truly grasping the concepts.

    ★★★★★ — Ke'Andrea Rivers, Partnership for Inclusive Innovation

  • Dr. Gross Kittles helped us put our values into action.

    She worked intensively with our senior leadership team to hone our vision into an actionable work plan — identifying pain points, building clarity, and preparing us to work with all our program leaders in a second full-day retreat. Her inclusive, open, and interactive approach meant we had fun while we did all that work. Our team highly recommends Dr. Gross Kittles to colleagues seeking to advance their strategic planning while strengthening team understanding and communication.

    ★★★★★ — Goddard Riverside Senior Leadership Team, Goddard Riverside

  • Dr. Gross Kittles is a highly polished professional and dedicated to excellence

    I enthusiastically recommend Dr. Sharitta Gross Kittles for program evaluations and design. She is an expert in the content and used that expertise to provide support and professional development to program staff as well as an accurate evaluation.

    ★★★★★ — Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres, Bivona Child Advocacy Center

  • Sharitta's presentation was very carefully prepared and engaging — it encouraged student reflection and our student leaders were listening intently, reflecting thoughtfully on their own experiences and how best to support their peers.

    She did a wonderful job preparing our student leaders to create a supportive and inclusive environment on campus.

    ★★★★★ — Amy Bauer, Nazareth University

  • Dr. Gross Kittles gave us her authentic self.

    She is highly skilled and exceptionally dedicated — a remarkable professional with a unique blend of talents who displays an unwavering confidence and ethical conduct in every interaction.
    I am confident without reservation you would not be disappointed with Dr. Sharitta Gross Kittles as a mentor, consultant, or facilitator.

    ★★★★★ — Deonna Edwards, Rochester Gas & Electric

  • My team and I engaged in a six-hour retreat with Dr. Sharitta Gross Kittles — and words cannot describe the level of engagement and connectedness we all felt throughout.

    She effectively communicated our strategic plan, led us through discussions, and helped us understand change management.
    Dr. Gross Kittles empowered my staff to realize that they are all leaders, regardless of their titles. We are so grateful for our time with her.

    ★★★★★ — Evan Williams, Paul Robeson Cultural Center at Penn State

  • Working with Dr. Sharitta is a masterclass in professional identity and refinement. Through her mentorship, I'm learning who I am as a professional and shaping how my future aligns with the professional I want to become.

    Her coaching has given me an audited, realigned career plan that clarifies how my current steps advance my core values and long-term vision. Her feedback is incisive and grounded in real-world application, with a gift for breaking complex goals into manageable milestones.

    For anyone looking to elevate their professional standing or gain clarity on their next level, her coaching is an invaluable investment.

    ★★★★★ — Crystal Winter

Leadership at this level isn't taught in a classroom. Let's talk about what coaching could unlock for you.

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