About Us

Our work sits at the intersection of organizational psychology and workplace wellbeing.

Drawing from nearly 20 years of research and practice, we help leaders build psychologically safe, high-performing organizations.

Our focus builds of deep knowledge of how organizations adapt to change while supporting employee wellbeing. We developed the SHIFT framework (Security, Horizon, Impact, Fluidity, Ties) to help leaders:

  • Create psychological safety

  • Navigate uncertainty

  • Align purpose with performance

  • Manage change effectively

  • Build genuine connection

Our clients span professional services, advertising, education, technology and non-profits. We meet you where you are, bringing both the research that explains why certain approaches work and the practical experience to implement them effectively.

  • BA, Psychology, Sarah Lawrence College

    MA, Social-Organizational Psychology, Columbia University

    ACT Leadership Coaching Certification, Brown University

  • Nearly 20 years coaching and facilitating organizational change

    Former Dynamic Work Lead and Senior OD Consultant & Executive Coach at Harvard University

    International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certified Coach

    Co-host of The Breadwinners Podcast

  • A sample of our coaching clients:

    CCO, Medical Devices

    Director, Office of Foreign Assistance

    CEO, Educational Technology Consulting Firm

    COO, Charter School Network

    COO, Commercial Real Estate Firm

    Harvard Deans across disciplines

    CIO, Higher Education Director, University Library

    CSO, Higher Education

    Executive Director, Foundation

    Managing Partner, Advertising Firm

    Founder, HR Technology Start-Up

  • A sample of the organizations we’ve served:

    Achievement First

    AskFora

    Backpack Interactive

    KPMG

    Gensler

    Covidien

    Maximum Entertainment

    Microsoft

    NRT

    Oxford University Press

    Phillips 66

    Proskauer

    Sidley Austin

    United Jewish Federation

Rachael Lowell Ellison, MA, ACC
Founder and Managing Principal

With over two decades of experience, Rachael Lowell Ellison brings deep expertise in executive coaching and consulting to guide leaders through professional challenges and unleash their full potential. Her unique approach seamlessly integrates theoretical knowledge, practical research, and real-world insights gained from her own leadership roles.

Rachael specializes in providing empathetic, intuitive, and highly customized support that enhances her clients' self-awareness, adaptability, and decision-making capabilities. She excels at shifting leaders from a reactive to a creative mindset, offering a comprehensive perspective on navigating complex leadership challenges.

As the creator of the transformative SHIFT framework – encompassing Security, Horizon, Impact, Fluidity, and Ties – Rachael equips leaders with powerful tools to thrive in today's dynamic workplace environments. Her diverse clientele, spanning professional services, advertising, higher education, technology, and non-profits, attests to her versatility and broad appeal. Clients consistently acclaim the significant professional growth and personal fulfillment they achieve through her guidance.

Whether through personalized one-on-one coaching or inspiring group workshops, Rachael fosters authentic, empathetic, and impactful leadership practices. Her approach not only addresses immediate obstacles but also prepares leaders to capitalize on future opportunities in an ever-evolving professional landscape.

Rachael's passion for empowering leaders, combined with her wealth of expertise, makes her an invaluable partner for individuals and organizations striving to unlock their full leadership potential.