Ellen J. Burton
Ellen partners with senior leaders across industries to foster healthy, inclusive workplace cultures that enhance wellness, productivity, and profit. With deep expertise in executive coaching, leadership development, and organizational transformation, Ellen helps C-suite executives, senior directors, and academic leaders exceed their goals, sharpen their influence, and strengthen their professional brand to achieve tangible results.
An international speaker and author of two Amazon bestsellers, The Civility Project: How to Build a Culture of Reverence to Improve Wellness, Productivity, and Profit and a contributing author to Professional Leadership, Ellen’s work focuses on building healthier workplaces, enhancing cultural competence, and advancing inclusive leadership. Over her 27 years as an executive coach and consultant, Ellen has worked with high-impact organizations across diverse sectors, driving both personal and organizational growth.
Ellen’s clients include major corporations like John Hancock Financial, SC Johnson, Humana Health Care, AbbVie Pharmaceuticals, and Barclays Financial, as well as leading academic institutions such as The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Notre Dame. She has also supported government agencies such as the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Homeland Security, and the Food and Drug Administration, as well as non-profits and educational organizations like The New York Association for Advancing Racial Equity and The Denver Public Schools finance department.
Ellen is a member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and the International Coach Federation (ICF), and serves on several boards, including Newfield Network, an ICF-accredited coaching training organization, and The Open Studio Project. Outside of work, Ellen enjoys golf, tennis, and serving her community. Her coaching has empowered her to live a life beyond her wildest dreams, and she is deeply committed to helping others make a meaningful impact in their personal and professional lives.