Elissa Shuck

Elissa Shuck :: Strategic Career Coach

I help my clients uncover their unique traits, talents and strengths with a simple survey tool that generates a comprehensive personal dynamics report. Then we create a narrative that brings together the accumulation of your experience, skills and accomplishments so you can take control of your career trajectory. You'll trade confusion and doubt for confidence, clarity and direction. 

When you believe in YOU, the person on the other side of the desk does, too.

Career Strategy Coach + Career Pivot Advisor + Interview Consultant

Lead your team. Manage your manager. Equipping middle managers for influence and success with their team and the leaders above them. 

Learn strategies for communication, expanding your influence. communication and employee engagement. I use a proven system for uncovering individual and organizational strengths and provide coaching that elevates your skills as a leader so you can relax because you have a team that's consistently performing at a high level. 

Middle managers are the glue that hold companies together. Invest in them and if you're a middle manager, invest in yourself. You deserve it.

Middle Management Leadership Coach + Team Development Consultant

Place people in roles where they'll thrive and you'll have better performance and a company culture that thrives, too. I'll partner with your cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization including executive management and Board of Directors to develop a sustainable people strategy. We'll ensure you have a roadmap for professional development and motivate your teams around company culture, mission and vision.

Candidate Evaluation & Hiring + Employee Engagement + Workplace Culture

ES-STRATEGIC, LLC is a progressive, mission-driven service offering Leadership Development, Professional Development, Team Development, Employee Performance Strategy, Consulting and Advising. My StrengthFinders Top 5 :: Strategic, Responsibility, Maximizer, Positivity and Developer

Certified PDP Global Coach/Consultant measuring the dynamics of individuals with ProScan®, building caring and productive culture with TeamScan® and getting the right people in the right roles with JobScan®. 

PDP Global studies working professionals and links behaviors to organizational performance. Research is based on statistical analysis, not proving a theory. Uncover and recognize individual and team strengths so you can create organizations that help people feel seen, safe and part of a future together.

I'm familiar with multiple assessment tools, including StrengthFinders, DiSC and Enneagram and believe in utilizing behavioral strengths analysis tools and personalized coaching to provide insight and help clients create growth, build resourcefulness and achieve their full potential.

Accomplishments emphasize responsibility, maximizing strengths, and contributing to positive environments and results. An innovative thinker and leader who has been consistently successful in multiple professional roles and industries.

Founder & CEO

Love Your Work Life Podcast

Not your Executive Leadership Coach. I spent most of my career in middle management and I'm keenly aware of the challenges they face on both sides of their responsibilities. Listen to get practical advice and inspirational encouragement to you can enjoy your job as a manager.

Leadership Coach

Love Your Work Life is the perfect combination of career path coaching and life coaching. Listen in to get the practical tips, coaching and encouragement you need to have a career and work life you love. Episode topics include everything from intentional thinking for an high-achieving mindset, managing challenge and uncertainty to professional and leadership development. 

I help you get super clear on your value, teach you how to leverage it and communicate it in a way that helps the person on the other side see your value, too. Times are different, but the accumulation of your experience, transferable skills and strengths create value that transcends.

Career Coach

Get practical coaching and encouragement every week on topics related to your LIFE and career. You'll spend 30% of your life working. Make it a work life you love!

Life Coach

Randstad Enterprise

Coached clients in a variety of roles and experience levels who were affected by layoffs. Industries include software, tech, fintech, real estate and entertainment with an average time of less than 90 days to land their new job.

Empowered clients to successfully acquire new roles, make career pivots or start a business. Coaching included providing significant value around communication strategy, role and position alignment, mock interviews, interview preparation, offer evaluation, salary negotiation coaching, as well as information on networking best practices and LinkedIn profile optimization strategy and how to deal with ageism

Kahala Brands

Leader on the Interactive Marketing team with responsibility for developing and executing innovative digital strategies from concept through completion for a $1B company with more than 25 QSR brands. A thought leader in adopting and pushing creative, consumer focused and data-driven strategies in social media and email marketing. First-year results include increasing social media marketing impressions by more than 35% which resulted in an over 200% increase in link clicks on a flat social media marketing budget.

Major Achievements ::

- Collaborated with cross-functional brand marketing and loyalty program teams in support of the overall company goals and driving increased traffic to Kahala Brands locations.  

- Initiated shifts in creative direction to ensure marketing alignment across all digital platforms to minimize customer confusion and maximize brand marketing messages.

 - Created ROAS analytics and strategic reports and recommendations to ensure marketing relevance, audience growth, and increased engagement. 

- Elevated and brainstormed new and creative consumer growth strategies using social media marketing alongside core business metrics and KPIs to help guide strategy development.

- Due diligence and migration of email marketing platform to enable more robust and responsive consumer-focused campaigns

- Delivered social and digital marketing training and best practices to new franchisees

Digital Marketing Director

Gold Canyon International, LLC

Launched and led comprehensive digital marketing strategy  resulting in increased online sales by 40% in less than 6 months. Increased annual Facebook channel sales results by over 47%. IG campaign with over 1M impressions in under 3 months at less than $15 spend per influencer.

 Keynote speaker at live and online events with audiences ranging from 50 to 1000 participants.

 Elevated brand and product identity in print and online while reducing cost

Head of Merchandising & Marketing Strategy

Established open  collaboration between product development and  manufacturing teams which resulted in higher product quality and efficiency in translating lab creations to mass production.
 
Interpretation of trends and execution of innovative product concepts, strategies and positioning. Product performance analysis – historical and forward-looking strategic planning.

 Re-imagined design of long-standing company heritage product into an aesthetically relevant, timeless design resulting in new life into stagnant product sales and increased product profit.

Product Design Development Manager

Umi Children's Shoes

Assisted in the acquisition of Umi Children's Shoes to Weyco Group. Successfully facilitated the transition of product design and development, sourcing, and supply chain functions to Weyco Group infrastructure after Umi acquisition. Educated and inspired a men’s footwear sales team with product information, strategy and sales materials resulting in the successful integration of children’s shoes as a category to their skillset.
 
Managed initial and ongoing relationships/communication with Far East development and production partners to ensure execution of technical details development processes, quality control, and commercialization.

Provided creative vision, research, strategic planning, and analysis for product collections.
Managed all aspects of design and development from concept and merchandise plans to the delivery of on-time, complete samples as well as confirmation sample process for manufacturing.

Product Development + Sourcing Transition - Weyco Group

𝐂𝐨-𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Worked directly with CEO and Board of Directors.
Provided business intelligence, strategic planning and research related to P&L, budget, sales forecast, product development and supply chain/distribution.

First-year sales of 4 million with growth to 7 million when acquired by Weyco Group.
 
Key decision‐maker and influencer in the business, participating in every facet of company launch as 
 including day to day brand and product initiatives, budget, sales management, and supply chain.

Launched first product collection within 4 months of investment and business incorporation.

Established key sourcing relationships to ensure long-term stability and profitability.

Senior Vice President Brand Strategy

Elefanten USA Inc

Worked aggressively to sustain and improve overall health and profitability of the USA division of a German footwear company. Established new disciplines and strategies resulted in the first profitable year in 10+ year history since launching the US division. Reported directly to USA division president and maintained communication and relationships with executive management and product design /development teams in Germany.
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Director Business Planning Analysis

Developed long-term consultative relationships with top boutique brands and retailers including Nordstrom, Hanna Andersson and Dillards. Trained Account Executives in retail profitability, inventory turn, mark-downs, mark-up and gross margin. Offered recommendations for curated shoe collections and maintained customer inventory manually and utilizing automated replenishment systems.

National Sales Manager

WHAT I DO: I help individuals empower their careers and leaders increase their impact by providing transformational, strengths-based one-on-one coaching and online programs.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY:
✳️ "Elissa's in-depth strategy meeting helped me overcome imposter syndrome, and her accurate assessment tools proved to be incredibly useful. Through personalized one-on-one sessions, she ensured my professional goals were understood, leading to multiple job offers. Her dedication, practical coaching, and attention to detail make her an outstanding choice for anyone seeking career guidance. I wholeheartedly endorse her services." - Nancy Coleman-Chavez

✳️ "Elissa has a unique ability to see all the dimensions of her [clients]. Her "EQ" is extraordinary. She is able to see circumstances and understand how they relate to her clients as they engage in career growth and pursue professional aspirations. In a relatable and effective way, she is able to move people in the right direction with her wisdom and expertise. It's an honor and a pleasure to endorse her." - Jim Alexander

✳️ "I recently worked with Elissa in my executive finance search, and could not speak highly enough of Elissa. Her insights on every step of the process far exceeded expectations, and I'd highly recommend Elissa for anyone beginning a career transition." - Kristopher Harris

UNIQUE APPROACH:
My expertise in human behavior and strategic coaching methodology includes practical psychometric assessments and proprietary coaching tools in combination with the latest thought leadership on neuroplasticity, thought management and the timeless teachings on the power of the subconscious mind.  

We focus on uncovering individual and organizational strengths.  You get actionable insights focused on human and organizational transformation that drive your professional growth and resourcefulness. 

MY STORY: 
My career journey includes being laid off three times, role pivots, and changing industries multiple times, all the while achieving 12 promotions, through the skills and methodologies I now teach my clients.

What I've learned is everyone has the capacity to find happiness and success in their work life when equipped with the skills to uncover and leverage their unique behavioral strengths, experience and skills. 

Whether working with teams or individual clients, my mission is to help people take control of their destiny and create positive, productive work environments where everyone can thrive. 

READY TO TALK:
Connect with me or schedule a free consultation through the link in my headline.

Do people get hired every day with mediocre resumes and interview skills they wish were better? Yes. Here's why... it's about 5 core behaviors.


The common behaviors for how quickly anyone lands a new job are all the same. And they were all 100% in your control.

CLARITY >> Having constraint about direction vs. applying for everything

CURIOSITY >> Evaluating roles based on inclusion vs. self-elimination

DETACHMENT >> Staying unattached from outcomes vs. clinging and regret

CONSISTENCY >> Keeping your promise to show up vs. allowing distraction 

OWNERSHIP >> Knowing your professional value vs. doubt and lack


I've seen first hand how applying these common denominators can change a job search withiin days (in my own career) and in the hundreds of clients I've coached. 

It's these realizations that hit me upside the head and turned my job search (which was heading into month number 5 with minimal traction) into three job offers in 47 days.

I love what I do because helping people develop the above habits in a job search is transformational. Meaning, you'll always know what to do when you want to change jobs or are facing an unwanted search.

But the truth is you don't need me to have CLARITY, CURIOSITY, DETATCHMENT, CONSISTENCY and OWNERSHIP any more than you need someone to write your resume.

If you're super self-aware and have a clear picture of the value you bring to employers, showcasing your awesomeness on your resume and in interviews is the natural by-product.

Commit today to developing these behaviors in your search and watch what happens.


Always for you,
Elissa

Founder + WorkLife Coach | Career Pivots + Transitions • Leadership Development • Toxic Workplace Escape • Career Advancement | Helping people who want meaning and purpose in their career

Your job search doesn't have to feel this hard.

If you're battling the system, avoiding action, or stuck in analysis paralysis, you're in survival mode.

Fight. Flight. Freeze.

These stress responses are supposed to protect you. But in a job search? They're sabotaging you.

Swipe through to learn:
>> How each survival instinct shows up
>> The shift that changes everything
>> A simple exercise to escape the spiral

Your next job is inevitable. 
Time to search like you already know that.

Always for you,
Elissa

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